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After-dark test sites needed by trucking industry – Cupper
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper says round-the-clock COVID testing stations along Victoria’s regional freight corridors are “desperately needed” for truck drivers. She said three freight-friendly…
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Mildura Council aims for high-profile sports precinct launch
RECENTLY retired AFL star Eddie Betts and Richmond Football Club president Peggy O’Neal have been suggested as official guests at the delayed opening of Mildura…
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Kmart fire electrical, says Fire Rescue Victoria
FIRE crews were called to extinguish a fire at Mildura’s Kmart store for the third time in as many years on Friday night. Fire Rescue…
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New post-natal service arrives in region
MILDURA Health has introduced a new approach to post-natal services following the closure of a post-natal service at Mildura Health Private Hospital (MHPH) in 2019…
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Time to brighten up ugly buildings, says Mildura councillor
A MILDURA councillor wants to give free rein to individuals and community groups to spruce up some of the region’s “never great looking buildings”. Cr Liam…
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COVID restrictions bring more frustration for soon-to-be newlyweds
SOON-TO-BE newlyweds are once again doing a juggling act to reschedule what is expected to be one for the best days of their lives. With…
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Merbein man’s Father’s Day share is the image of protection
WHILE lockdown is not exactly how CFA firefighter Karl Zibell expected to spend his first Father’s Day, he says it will be special nonetheless. Mr…
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Ruses exhausted, scornful killer Daryl Suckling dies in jail
EVEN in his dying days, Daryl Francis Suckling was thumbing his nose at authorities, haunting the families of his many victims and taking great delight…
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Multi-talented Zappia moves to different beat
NATHAN Zappia is nothing short of talented. The 17-year-old Sunraysia dancer and singer was a show-stopper at the 2021 Mildura Eisteddfod being awarded the TASCO…
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Aspire fulfils student’s desire
AN early Aspire offer at La Trobe University’s Mildura campus left Kaitia Phillis-Thornton “dumbstruck”. The Red Cliffs Secondary College student couldn’t believe her luck that…
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Mildura councillor calls for separation from regional Victoria status
MILDURA Council could seek to separate itself and other rural councils from regional Victoria in an effort to accelerate out of strict statewide lockdowns. Councillor…
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Sunraysia flower businesses are blooming
WHILE most people are still in bed, Joe Wright and his wife Jacqui are busy picking beautiful flowers ready to be admired in many Sunraysia…













