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Families in regions need extra help
MALLEE Family Care has called for the Federal Government to reform family and children’s programs, to better serve regional communities. In its submission to the…
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We don’t like grants, we love them
CRICKETS clubs and other organisations linked to the sport in Victoria can now apply funding under a grant scheme, with successful applicants to receive up…
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Anti-Israel graffiti attack ‘disappointing’
ANTI-Israel graffiti sprayed onto a public stage in Red Cliffs’ Barclay Square has been described as “disappointing” and quickly removed. The graffiti was painted onto…
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Councils push for more essential worker housing
THE peek lobby group for New South Wales councils has called for urgent action to increase the supply of affordable housing for essential workers and…
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Massive fires declared contained
AFTER nearly two weeks of firefighting efforts, two major bushfire south of Sunraysia have been declared contained by authorities. The fires in the Grampians and…
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Stars to shine at space science party
THE president of the Astronomical Society Victoria visited Mildura on the weekend to help plan an event aiming to spark interest in space sciences among…
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Honour roll nominations open
PEOPLE were being encouraged to nominate exceptional women for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Established in 2001, the roll seeks to recognise outstanding leadership,…
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Club envy misplaced
QUERIES about changes at a Deakin Avenue address have been answered by Mildura Rural City Council. A sign at a premises between Kalimna Drive and…
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Butcher a cut above
AN apprentice butcher at Robinvale has been crowned Sunraysia Regional Consulting’s employee of the month for November last year. Wade Best commenced employment at Hammet’s…
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Timber pile blaze tests firefighters
A SPECTACULAR blaze at a Cabarita salvage yard tested firefighters on Tuesday afternoon, taking nearly four hours to bring under control. In hot conditions, timber…
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Second fire at Walnut Ave block
FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a blaze at a Mildura block of flats for the second time in less than a month. A Fire Rescue…
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Housing tax breaks ‘impacting vulnerable families’
MALLEE Family Care has used a Federal Budget submission to back a reduction in the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing, saying the move…
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