News
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Compliance unit transparency questioned
A LEAD investigator with the Australian Conservation Foundation has criticised the transparency of the Federal Government’s environment compliance unit. Annica Schoo described the Federal Government…
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New book traces a tragic voyage
A LOCAL author released his book Esperanza on Thursday, with the tome telling the story of his great-grandfather, who was killed in the Solomon Islands…
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Lifeline finds a home at uni
LIFELINE volunteers have moved into a new Mildura office at La Trobe University, creating what both organisations hope will be a mutually beneficial partnership. Lifeline…
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Irymple park plan refused
MILDURA councillors have lamented a “lost opportunity” to develop a parcel of land in Irymple Avenue as a result of “difficult” and “frustrating” planning legislation.…
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Wenty just plane fun
AVIATION enthusiasts from around the country are flocking to Wentworth for the second AusFly event to be held in the region. The first day of…
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Robinvale riverfront renovations underway
ROBINVALE’S riverfront makeover is underway as the Swan Hill Rural City Council has begun a long-term project aimed at improving public spaces in the area.…
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Strapped in for the journey
A DUAL accredited child car restraint educator will be running a checking event this weekend as part of a monthly community-based initiative. Strapped Safe Sunraysia…
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The sky’s the limit for stargazing club
IN what has been described as a dream come true, Oasis Stargazers Mildura has been absorbed by the Astronomical Society of Victoria. The merger will…
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Program for Indigenous kids going swimmingly
MURRAY Valley Aboriginal Cooperative staff have been running a swimming program for First Nations children to help reduce the demographic’s drowning rate. According to the…
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Paddle steamer joins the planes
THE Paddle Steamer Mundoo is joining the action at the AUSfly airshow today, embarking on a seven-hour voyage from Mildura to Wentworth. The boat will…
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Mildura Airport absent from security review
MILDURA Airport has not been asked to conduct a risk assessment on its security, after a teenager allegedly boarded a flight at Avalon Airport last…
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Visitor Centre officially open
CLOSE to six months after the building first opened its doors, the Wentworth Visitor Centre was officially opened on Wednesday. The Thuukalu Barkindji Traditional Dancers…