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Merbein school takes icy plunge in fight against MND
STAFF and students at Merbein P-10 College took an icy plunge on Wednesday to raise money for a motor neurone disease cure. The school held…
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Webster wants nuclear options on table
AUSTRALIANS should be talking about nuclear energy, says federal MP Anne Webster, who will push for a national forum on the topic. The Member for…
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Women win from aged care teamwork
MILDURA’s new peer-supported earn-and-learn program, the Placement Circle, will create sustainable aged care jobs, says Regis Aged Care executive general manager Paul Cohen. Launched in…
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REX to add more Mildura-Melbourne flights
REGIONAL airline REX has announced it will increase weekday services between Melbourne and Mildura by 33 per cent, after observing strong economic recovery in the area.…
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Plea for help as gas prices soar
MORE needs to be done to lower gas prices, as business experience up to 400 per cent increases in gas costs, says Member for Mallee…
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Help shape Merbein’s future
TRANSFORMING Merbein’s main street into a more vibrant place to visit, playground upgrades, and more walking and cycling paths are among ideas that have emerged…
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Boat facilities ramping up
FISHERS and boaters will soon find it easier to get out on the water, with plans to upgrade two boat ramps on the Murray River…
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Watching out for the signs of elder abuse
TODAY’S World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is an opportunity to eliminate misconceptions around abuse to help those suffering, says Mildura Mayor Liam Wood. The annual…
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New funds put rail freight capacity on track
THE Victorian Government has committed to upgrading the rail freight corridor in coming months, to allow for heavier and more frequent trains between Mildura and…
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From little things, big plans grow
UPGRADES are to be made to Red Cliffs East Primary School’s veggie garden to help educate the school’s green-thumbed students on sustainability. Red Cliffs East…
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Drivers escape serious injury in Irymple crash
THE occupants of two cars have escaped serious injury in an Irymple crash that caused one to roll on its roof just metres from a…
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Green light for key Swan Hill projects
ALMOST $3 million will be spent on the Robinvale Leisure Centre expansion and nearly $1.5 million to help ease the town’s housing crisis after Swan…













