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Mildura Indigenous suicide rate among highest, says Coroner
MILDURA has one of the highest rates of Victorian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander suicides in the state, according to a report released by the…
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Site search the first step for Mildura rehab centre, says MP
IDENTIFYING a suitable location should be the first step in the process of establishing a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in north-west Victoria, according to…
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Supernova claims Murray Darling 110 after Super gear fails
THE Supernova ski racing team took advantage of some misfortune for the Superclass boats to provisionally claim the 2022 Murray Darling 110 – Ted Hurley…
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Mildura band Loose Bricks hopeful of ‘bounce back’
MILDURA band Loose Bricks is hoping for a smooth 2022 after a frustrating two years of Australia-wide show cancellations. Band members Todd Griffiths, Aaron Lucchesi, Levi…
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Keen backing for regional Games bid
MILDURA Regional Development says it would be “keen” to try to secure any of the 2026 Commonwealth Games sporting competitions should the event be staged…
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Hearing in drug trafficking case
ALLEGED drug trafficker Jaron Pavis will contest a charge of trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine. The 36-year-old appeared before Mildura Magistrates’ Court via videolink…
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Sunraysia students hope to fill nursing shortage
SUNRAYSIA will be making a difference to the nursing shortage Australia-wide with the highest number of VCE offers at La Trobe University Mildura Campus given…
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Water and booze make a lethal cocktail for young men
ROYAL Life Saving Australia has renewed its call for increased water safety, particularly for young men, ahead of Australia Day. The drowning tally for this…
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Rubbish dumping along Murray River comes at big cost
PARKS Victoria rangers are investigating several cases of people illegally dumping rubbish at popular spots along the river. Throughout the Christmas holiday period many community…
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Merbein Fire Brigade fights on after 99 years
FROM a makeshift group of locals taking it upon themselves to fight fires in Merbein’s township, to a now 30-strong group of firefighters who have…
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Building plan the first stage in vision to refresh Robinvale
AN eight-house construction project for critical workers in Robinvale could be a prelude to the revitalisation of the town’s shopping centre. Robinvale-based Swan Hill Mayor…
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Sunassist says services are at risk
SUNASSIST says Sunraysia people have stepped in to fill empty roles but the organisation still needs more volunteers to service the area. Driving elderly and disabled…













