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Select Harvests closes in on $129 million almond orchard deal
SELECT Harvests is set to snap up Piangil Almond Orchard for $129 million. The agreement, signed by United Almonds, Bright Light Agribusiness and Lake Lucas…
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Burst of summer for Mildura, but more rain is coming
MILDURA is set for a burst of summer weather more than 10 degrees higher than the October average, however the Bureau of Meteorology has warned…
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$50,000 scratchie win for Merbein woman
A MERBEIN woman has explained how a weekly tradition led her to fill up with a $50,000 Instant Scratch-Its prize. The top prize winning $4…
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Council offering parking refunds
THOUGHT you were dealt with harshly by the council for a parking ticket? Now’s your chance to get your money back. Mildura Rural City Council…
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Mildura forest damaged by bike tracks and jumps
TWO Sunraysia men were fined a total of $990 for damaging the environment by driving off-road and creating motorbike tracks and jumps in Airport State…
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Invest in Murray solar powerhouse, say councils
THE Murray River Group of Councils says there is a unique opportunity to unlock northern Victoria’s huge potential for large-scale solar energy projects. The group,…
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Let’s show city folk the best of Mildura
REPORTS that real estate agents in south-east Queensland are being besieged with inquiries from Victorians should come as little surprise. Locked down Melburnians, in particular,…
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Stunning book captures colourful history of The Mallee
A FORMER Manangatang local turned AFL journalist has returned to his routes to produce a stunning new book detailing the history of The Mallee. Adam…
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Mildura ratepayer group pushes for one-year rate freeze
THE Mildura branch of Ratepayers Victoria has outlined its criteria for preferred candidates in the upcoming local government elections. The branch said it would actively…
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Dareton house burnt out as roof collapses
FIRE crews arrived to find a Dareton house engulfed in flames on Thursday afternoon. Fire trucks from Dareton, Wentworth, Curlwaa and Buronga were called to…
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Robinvale Golf Club needs gaming to get out of a hole
LAST week’s easing of restrictions across regional Victoria came as welcome news to many, but it wasn’t what staff at the Robinvale Golf Club needed…
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Mildura man’s trail of ice addiction and crime
A MAGISTRATE has told an ice addict he “paints a good picture” of what happens when people get hooked on the drug after the man…













