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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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Activity test a barrier, says group
A SPECIALIST child development service has weighed into the childcare policy debate ahead of the Federal Election, saying Labor’s three-day-a-week guarantee will help rural families.…
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Big yabby set for triumphant return
A BIG Yabby statue that once resided in Wentworth will be making a grand return next to the Wentworth Pioneer Museum. Also known as ‘Herbie’,…
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City grants open for clubs and non-profits
EVENT organisers as well as other not-for-profit sporting and community groups can now apply for funding through three Mildura Rural City Council grant programs. The…
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Towns to share in $5.1m for health worker housing
WENTWORTH, Buronga and Dareton are among five locations named to host a portion of 120 new dwellings for health workers in Far West NSW. The…
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Safety upgrades at Cardross tragedy site
THE safety of the road where the Cardross tragedy occurred will soon be improved, following repeated requests for change. Minor but important revisions will occur…
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Caravan park plans not welcomed
RESIDENTS surrounding a proposed caravan park at Irymple have taken their objections to Mildura Rural City Council, claiming the development would spoil the amenity of…
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Free legal advice to community
LEGAL Aid NSW will be visiting towns in the Wentworth Shire this month. The Family & Civil Law Services for Aboriginal Communities will return to…
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Houses destroyed in Colignan bushfire
TWO houses in Colignan were destroyed Sunday afternoon by fires believed to have been caused by a lightning strike. District 18 Commander Shane Bailey said…
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Firefighters battle a blaze in Ouyen
MORE than 80 firefighters battled a 750-hectare blaze in Ouyen on Sunday after lightning strikes ignited two separate fires. Emergency services were called to the…
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Lawns closed for Lights Trail works
MILDURA’S Lock 11 lawns will be closed on Tuesday as preparations continue for the upcoming Trail of Lights: Fireflies and Gone Fishing art installations. To…
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