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Wentworth Show makes triumphant return
AMID whip cracks, the buzz of sheep shearing and the squeals of excited kids on amusement rides, the Wentworth Show has made a triumphant return…
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Floral design show brings out a world of creativity
WORLD-renowned floral designer Alan Randell-Smith was a “drawcard” for this year’s Sunraysia Garden Club Spring Flower and Floral Design Show. Mr Randell-Smith, a Maryborough florist…
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One story of homelessness reveals the plight of many
A MILDURA councillor who played good Samaritan to a woman living out of a shopping bag has lamented the treatment of the region’s homeless. Cr…
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Students turn page on book week
STUDENTS across Sunraysia have been celebrating Book Week, and Mildura Primary and Henderson College was among schools hosting parades on Friday. Students dressed in a variety of…
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Mildura’s gaming rebound ‘nothing to be proud of’
MILDURA’S electronic gaming spend has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but Mildura councillor and Local Government Working Group on Gambling member Glenn Milne says this is…
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Council’s school crossing burden ‘unfair’ at $300,000
THE Victorian Government will be asked to fork out Mildura Council’s “unfair” share of costs to ensure the region’s 26 school crossings are manned by…
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Council grants for community groups
WENTWORTH Shire Council has allocated more than $25,000 to community groups under its financial assistance program for August. The council has an allocation of $160,000…
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Free entry for children to Mildura Show
CHILDREN aged 16 and under will be able to attend this year’s Mildura Show at no cost, thanks to the Victorian Government’s new children entry…
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Botanic Gardens funding grows
WENTWORTH Shire Council has agreed to increase its financial contribution to the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens by 5 per cent for the current financial year.…
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Dog breeder gets around Wenty Show
GOOD people and wide-open spaces for his dogs to run are among several reasons South Australian farmer Rex Hocking has visited the Wentworth Show for…
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Blue skies ahead for RAAF Museum
PRICELESS memorabilia and artefacts detailing Mildura’s involvement in World War II have returned to public exhibition after its former home was damaged by storms in…
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Glitzy launch raises $1.7 million for new hospital foundation
ALMOST $1.7 million was raised as the Mildura Base Public Hospital’s foundation was launched at the new Larry’s Prosciutteria building in Irymple on Saturday night.…













