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Showgrounds are back in shape
A BIT of rain is nearly always good for the livestock and produce of Wentworth Shire, and it looks like this year it will help…
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First public tour of rare species sanctuary
THE Mallee Cliffs National Park, east of Mildura, will offer the first exclusive opportunity for the public to step inside mainland Australia’s largest feral predator-free…
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New rooms to ease Robinvale housing shortage
MORE worker accommodation will be made available in Robinvale to help ease the housing shortage in the town. The Victorian Government said accommodation for up…
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Helen Dalton calls for GP JobKeeper
ADVOCATES are calling for the Federal Government to spend $300 million on a JobKeeper package to stem the loss of doctors in rural areas, saying…
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We’re back! Bumper Easter crowds return to Mildura
MILDURA Mayor Liam Wood said the crowds at Good Friday’s Show and Shine were the biggest he had ever seen, as tourism roared back to…
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Forecast rain could be farmers’ autumn break
APRIL has begun with hardly a drop of rain, but it’s possible northwest Victoria will receive a much-needed soaking in the coming week. In a…
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Father, son admit brutal robbery
A FATHER and son have faced the County Court over a “cruel and brutal” attack and subsequent car chase in Merbein. During the attack, Tristian…
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‘Dream come true’ for migrant farmer
A HISTORIC land-share agreement in Merbein is allowing one migrant farmer to achieve his dream of farming local land. After fleeing the civil war in…
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Princes Court gets into the Easter spirit
RESIDENTS of Princes Court Homes Mildura got into the Easter spirit on Thursday, with games, activities and prizes. Residents and visitors participated in arts and crafts…
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Thousands of eggs for family hunt fun
THE Garden of Hope will bring families together this Easter, with a huge day of fun planned for Easter Saturday. Games kick off at the…
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Sunraysia ready to shine over bumper Easter weekend
A RECORD spend in excess of $10 million is predicted for Sunraysia this weekend, as visitors begin to roll into town for a full schedule…
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Lib leader sees Mildura as a key hub city
THE man who wants to be the next premier of Victoria says he wants it to be “a state of cities, not a city state”,…













