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Ali Cupper defends Victoria’s state of emergency extension
REGIONAL Victoria will not be lumped into harsh lockdown rules because of a COVID-19 cluster in metropolitan Melbourne following negotiations that will allow the State…
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Anne Webster says keeping emergency powers is unnecessary
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says the extension of Victoria’s emergency powers by Daniel Andrews is “unnecessary”, but says the nuanced approach is right for…
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Down the years: Four new shops appear in Merbein main street
Presented by Mildura and District Historical Society. Compiled by Ann Ziguras and Sue Kelly for Mildura Rural City Council Library Service. 100 years ago Today’s Slogan: Keep on…
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Jacki Turfrey takes MDAS permanent top job
BARRISTER and Palawa woman Jacki Turfrey has stepped into the permanent chief executive’s role at Mallee District Aboriginal Services (MDAS) after six months as acting…
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Wentworth Showgrounds Community Pavilion is ‘very upmarket’
THE new Wentworth Showgrounds Community Pavilion has been unveiled, marking a new era for the 135-year-old show. The $1.1 million project was completed last December…
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Treaty push gains momentum
FORMER Mildura man and acclaimed musician Phillip “Philly” Murray has joined a chorus of community leaders sharing his story about Victoria’s rich heritage of Aboriginal…
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Local doctors break free of lockdown after tough year
Local doctors were able to get together and celebrate the three-year anniversary of specialist cardiology clinic Australian Cardiology last week after lockdown restrictions were lifted.…
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Ouyen Lake cements place as jewel in Mallee’s crown
THE Ouyen Lake Project has taken out a statewide award for excellence, cementing its place as a jewel in the Mallee’s crown. Members of the…
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Domestic violence a big issue for Mildura, says council
MILDURA Council says the inclusion of a gender equity portfolio should send a message to the community that domestic violence in the region is “a…
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Mother roo hops into central Mildura
IT was definitely cool enough for a jumper on Friday morning, but this wasn’t exactly the kind we had in mind. Deakin Avenue motorists near…
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Red Cliffs centenary celebrations put on hold
COVID-19 has brought Red Cliffs’ centenary celebrations to a halt. This year marks 100 years since the township was founded and planning had been well…
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Search on for special adoption homes
Kittys Krib has teamed up with PETstock Mildura to find Sunraysia residents looking to give a feline friend a “second chance”. PETstock National Pet Adoption Month…













