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Building permits on the rise in north-west Victoria
MORE than 7000 building permits were issued across north-west Victoria last year, signalling an almost 7 per cent increase on 2020. New data from the…
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Rapid tests coming for firefighters, says CFA
THE CFA says it is expecting more than 60,000 rapid antigen tests to be delivered in the coming weeks, following delays in global supply chains.…
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More money for fruit fly effort
THE National Fruit Fly Council has secured funding from Hort Innovation for phase four of the project that will co-ordinate fruit fly management in Australia until…
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Cooler, drier week ahead for Sunraysia
MILDURA can expect some respite from hot and humid conditions this week. For the first day of February on Tuesday, southerly winds are forecast to sweep…
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Mildura could win from a Commonwealth Games bid, says mayor
MAYOR Liam Wood says Mildura could benefit from a successful Victorian bid for the Commonwealth Games following a change to the games’ scheduling. Mildura was…
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Mildura detective recognised for fight against child abuse
A MILDURA detective who investigated the sharing of child abuse material overseas has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Mick Miller Regional Investigator of the Year…
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New Mildura COVID-19 cases rise
THE number of new COVID cases in Mildura spiked over the weekend, but active-case numbers have fallen significantly. Sunday’s new-case figure of 41 brought the…
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Menindee Lakes water release plan scrubbed
WATER NSW has cancelled its plan to increase water releases from Menindee Lakes after on-ground data showed that Menindee homes could be flooded. Water releases…
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How can anglers help keep fish stocks healthy?
MILDURA is set to host a fishing forum dedicated to educating and inspiring the Mallee fishing community. Fishing conservation charity OzFish will be hosting a…
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Ruby steers her own course on the Murray
A YOUNG female is not always what you would expect behind the wheel of a large craft, but Ruby McLaughlan is smashing all expectations piloting…
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Online hub to sell our food bowl to the world
MILDURA Regional Development wants to lure more visitors to the area through an online marketplace where people from around the world can get a taste…
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As home prices soar, buyers go to town
ROCKETING property values are changing the social makeup of Sunraysia’s smaller towns as buyers looks for more affordable options than Mildura – and that demand…













