News
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Storm warning: Wind, hail, heavy rain
SEVERE thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall are likely to pass through western parts of Victoria and New South Wales this evening,…
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Wentworth placement just the ticket for health students
WINNING the free bingo at the Coomie Club has been part of the rural experience for two visiting healthcare students this week. Caitlyn Moore, who…
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What brought a US Black Hawk down our way?
A BLACK Hawk helicopter drew some attention at Mildura Airport this week as it made the final leg of its journey from the US to…
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Restrictions on Murray River use
RIVER use between the George Chaffey Bridge and Mildura Weir will be restricted this weekend as big wakeboarding names compete in the Mildura Classic. With…
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Funding for priority projects in the Mallee
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says more than $5 million in federal funding has been invested in priority projects across the Mallee, supporting local jobs,…
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Our kids are bearing up well
CREATIVE kids are building a small army of teddy bears at Mildura Central this week. Sunraysia children can join in the build-a-bear workshop, complete with…
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Retailers hit by staffing shortages
WITH a surge in local COVID cases, Mildura retailers and hospitality have struggled to keep their doors open. Multiple retail stores in Mildura Central and…
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New mayor to lead Wentworth Shire
WENTWORTH Shire Council has elected a new mayor. Cr Tim Elstone, who had served as Deputy Mayor since 2016, will take over the leadership role…
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Kids’ vaccines set to go, says Federal Government
COVID-19 vaccines are available to children aged 5 to 11 from Monday and the Federal Government says schools are on track to open as normal…
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Power prices falling, says ACCC
HOUSEHOLD electricity prices across the national electricity market have fallen to eight-year lows, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The ACCC’s latest report…
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Hopes build as students wait on university offers
EXCITEMENT and tension is building for recent Year 12 graduates who are only days away from receiving their first- round university offers. La Trobe University…
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Psyche Pumps get up a full head of steam
THE Psyche Pumps running day was at full steam on Sunday, as good weather allowed the delayed event to go ahead. The run had been…













