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Caltrop spike leaves council in a prickle
MILDURA residents are being encouraged to send council photographs of troublesome prickle areas that are causing havoc with cyclists and gopher users. Councillor Glenn Milne…
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Council puts brakes on Mildura CBD speed limit debate
CONSIDERATION of a plan that would result in Mildura’s inner-city speed limits reduced to a maximum 30kmh has been further delayed, after council again failed…
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Visa workers missing as costs rise for battling growers
DISAPPOINTED horticulturists remain in the dark as the Federal Government looks set to fail in its commitment to secure overseas workers on agriculture visas by…
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Mixed causes behind Mildura worker deficit, says City Heart
MILDURA worker shortages cannot be blamed on any one cause, says Mildura City Heart manager Danielle Hobbs. “No one seems to be able to put…
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From the Philippines to Mildura, a family’s story
LAST week, the Serojales reflected on their first 12 months as leaders of Mildura’s Salvation Army, and the chaotic departure from their home in the…
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Menindee Lakes flood brake ‘doesn’t make any sense’
THE decision to protect Menindee from flooding by cancelling planned extra releases from Menindee Lakes has met with controversy in the township, where there are…
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Rotary Club lends backing to myeloma support bid
MILDURA has been identified as one of a handful of regional areas in need of a support group for people suffering from myeloma, an incurable…
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Powerline works cut fire risk, says government
THE Victorian Government says its Powerline Bushfire Safety Program has led to a huge reduction in bushfire risk, following the release of an independent report…
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Mildura T20 idea gets a social media bashing, but …
A SUGGESTION to bring top-class T20 cricket to the new Mildura Sporting Precinct has copped a big bashing on social media, but could it be…
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How can we help? Mildura libraries survey public
MILDURA libraries are looking to improve services and want the public to contribute opinions about meeting local needs. The Mildura Rural City Council library team…
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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.…













