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Price data gives growers power
WINE-grape growers will soon have online access to market intelligence, with the sector securing a $989,000 government grant to build an online wine-grape price indicator…
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Wheels in motion for Field Day’s return
THE Mallee’s signature agricultural event, the Mallee Machinery Field Days, is set to return to Speed following its cancellation in 2020 and 2021 due to…
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Easter miracle as crowds flock to Mildura
PERFECT conditions, a buffet of events and packed eateries all point to a “sell-out” Easter and renewed confidence for Mildura’s hospitality and retail industries. Anyone…
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Steam train fun back on track
THE Red Cliffs Historical Steam Railway has bounced back from COVID restrictions with record-breaking crowds and big plans for the future. RCHSR President John Fitzgibbon…
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Migrant soccer program launches in Mildura
A SOCIAL soccer program to encourage newly arrived migrants and refugees to take up the sport in Mildura has been launched by settlement agency AMES…
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Merbein Anzac Day march returns to ‘the good old days’
MERBEIN RSL sub-branch says it will return to “the good old days” with an Anzac Day assembly and march for the first time since 2019.…
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Communities find their voice through art
CULTURALLY and linguistically diverse communities are showcasing their COVID stories and messages, with a new exhibition at the Mildura Arts Centre. Arts exhibition coordinator Emmie…
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Crowd numbers exceed ‘wildest dreams’ of organisers
A TURNOUT never seen before had competition among Easter egg hunters at a premium at the Garden of Hope’s Easter Games and Hunt activity on…
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Mildura’s generosity helps Good Friday Appeal reach $22m record
MILDURA’S fundraising efforts have contributed to a record $22 million for The Royal Children’s Hospital, as part of this year’s Good Friday Appeal. About 28…
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Artists bloom at community house
SUNITAFE Mildura Students have brightened up the Mildura Community House with help from community artist Nichola Clarke. Recycling junk from around the Mildura area, eight…
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Irymple in state’s top four for house price rise
HOUSE price values in Irymple have skyrocketed to be one of Victoria’s leading growth regions over the past 12 months. Property values have jumped by…
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Funding boost to help threatened species
THREATENED species of black cockatoos and Murray hardyhead fish and black-eared miner birds in the Mallee will benefit from $724,547 in federal funding for four…













