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‘Conversations needed’ after Mildura Black Lives Matter demo
WANGKUMARRA woman Sharon Johnson says conversations must continue after a peaceful protest in Mildura last weekend demanded an end to racial injustice and inequality suffered…
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Mildura paddleboats start journey back to full steam
A SYMBOL of Sunraysia has returned to Mildura’s rivers, with paddlesteamers allowed to set sail once again. Since COVID-19 restrictions came into effect, the paddle…
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$500,000 boost for Wentworth Library shift
WENTWORTH Shire Libraries has received a $500,000 boost to help fund the relocation of Wentworth Library. A library infrastructure grant from the State Library of…
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Clean broom for Irymple op shop
IRYMPLE’S Second Choice Op Shop has undergone a significant clean and renovation since closing its doors in late March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
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Swan Hill Council flying school talks halt
SWAN Hill Rural City Council has suspended negotiations with Mildura-based Australian Aviation Alliance (AAA) over the potential for a flight school to train 200 students…
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Self-belief a key to study success, says former Mildura girl
FORMER Mildura resident Ruth Hibburt has launched her debut book Do Make Mistakes, focused on empowering students through their education journey. Ms Hibburt migrated from…
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South Australia sets date for reopening of state border
SOUTH Australia’s borders will reopen on July 20, Premier Steven Marshall announced on Friday. Restrictions put in place in March to slow the spread of…
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New Calder Highway roundabout at Irymple Avenue
WORK on a new roundabout at the intersection of Irymple Avenue and the Calder Highway is set to start at the end of August. The…
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Click and collect library service for Robinvale
RESIDENTS in Robinvale will soon have access to a click and collect library service. Swan Hill Rural City Council libraries manager Camille Cullinan said the…
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Mildura Council backs benefits of cloth nappies
MILDURA Council encourages current and expecting parents interested in learning about the financial and environmental benefits of cloth nappies to register for this month’s free…
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Wentworth Junction Rally cancelled, says organiser
ORGANISERS of the Wentworth Junction Rally have decided to cancel this year’s event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The popular event was scheduled to be…
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Mildura Corroboree wins reconciliation award
MILDURA’S 2019 NAIDOC Corroboree has taken out the top gong at the Reconciliation Victoria HART Awards. The HART (Helping Achieve Reconciliation Together) Awards were established…













