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Swan Hill Deputy Mayor elected after debate over need
BILL Moar was appointed Swan Hill Deputy Mayor at Swan Hill Rural City Council’s November meeting, but not before elected members were split on whether a…
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Victoria’s COVID-19 death toll rises
VICTORIA has recorded its second-worst daily COVID-19 toll this year, with another 19 people losing their lives – the majority of whom were not vaccinated.…
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La Trobe University gets funds for 30 regional scholarships
LA Trobe University has received $1.8 million to deliver 30 scholarships at its regional campuses – more than any other Australian university. Vice-chancellor Professor John…
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More rain ahead for Mildura in a strange November
MILDURA recorded an unusual weather event on Saturday as maximum temperatures remained low. Mildura’s maximum temperature, 16.1 degrees, was recorded at 7.49pm. Bureau of Meteorology…
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Rotary Club effort goes around to help community
AS Sunraysia producers try to recoup lost profits as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, the Rotary Club of Mildura Deakin has found a…
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Silver Lining riders hope for ‘a future without ovarian cancer’
SOME familiar faces including former AFL star Campbell Brown and sports journalist Clint Stanaway have hit the road to raise money and awareness of ovarian…
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at Merbein Market
FRESH faces brought new items to the table as Merbein Markets returned for Christmas shopping. The Merbein Markets, which restarted in June, had an increase…
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‘Excitement’ over Cullulleraine and Wentworth light projects
PROPONENTS of two large-scale light installations forecast to generate more than $100 million in economic return to the region will progress to the next stage…
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Wentworth Shire spends $63 million on growth over five years
AN “unprecedented” increase in government grants has resulted in rapid development in Wentworth Shire over the past five years, according to Mayor Susan Nichols. Cr…
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Container deposit system on the way for Victoria
VICTORIANS may soon be able to exchange containers for cash as legislation passes the Lower House. On Thursday, the Legislative Assembly passed The Circular Economy…
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You can dance if you want to (and leave your masks behind)
THE youth of Sunraysia were dancing like no one was watching on Friday night, except that almost everyone was. The lifting of most COVID-19 restrictions…
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Two hurt in Irymple dirt bike collision – police seek help
MAJOR collision investigation unit detectives were heading to the scene of a collision between two motorbikes in Irymple on Sunday. Investigators have been told two…












