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Wentworth citizens honoured
WILDLIFE warrior Gwen Wilkinson has been honoured as the Wentworth Shire Council’s 2023 Citizen of the Year. Ms Wilkinson was one of four nominees for…
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U3A primed to welcome new learners
THE University of The Third Age is leaping into the new year at a new venue and is inviting new students and tutors to join…
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GALLERY: From flood to mud – latest drone images
THE Murray is almost back in its box as floodwaters rapidly recede. Here’s a collection of drone images showing what the flood has left behind. …
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Council asked to take over residents’ levee
MILDURA Rural City Council has been asked to retain and maintain a Karadoc Avenue levee, likely to cost millions of dollars, for future flood protection.…
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Youngsters explore new dimensions of art
BUDDING young artists were able to tap into their creative talents in Mildura on Tuesday. The National Gallery of Victoria again teamed up with Mildura…
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No, it’s not snow, but Mungo smashed by icy desert blast
MUNGO Lodge will continue to trade “as normal” despite having been “hammered” by golf-ball-size hail at the weekend. The 20-minute deluge left a sea of…
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Details emerge on Red Cliffs human remains
HUMAN bones found near Red Cliffs late last week have been identified as ancestral Aboriginal remains. A crime scene was established at the site after the…
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Wentworth Winedown moved to new venue
NEXT month’s Wentworth Winedown has been moved to the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens in Buronga. The free event, on Saturday, February 25, was originally to…
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Trial bus service from Robinvale
A SIX-month bus trial in Sunraysia aims to address transport barriers to attract and retain workers in the horticultural industry as well as providing apprenticeship…
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Kids sports program up and running
A MULTI-SPORT program for little kids is back up and running in Mildura. Early childhood teacher Christa Cronje is the new owner of Ready Steady…
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Nowingi Adventure Park project put on hold
MILDURA Council says it is “sensible” that funding allocated for the now stalled Nowingi Adventure Park project due to flooding be put to other use.…
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Bocce throws an Australia Day party
TRADITIONS are always at the forefront of Australia Day. Some have a barbecue, others play a family game of cricket and many decide to crack…













