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For Northern Mallee Leaders, isolation is a chance to upskill
THE Northern Mallee Leaders (NML) program looks slightly different this year, due to COVID-19. But, thanks to an online program, participants are still learning leadership…
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Mallee family violence hub lacking, says Auditor-General
A MALLEE hub created to support victims of family violence opened before it had all the infrastructure, staff or processes needed to meet demand. A…
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Hospital on COVID-19 winter watch
WITH the arrival of winter, Mildura Base Hospital (MBH) is on a COVID-19 readiness footing and will remain so for the foreseeable future, despite the…
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Mildura Sacred Heart priests depart to spread the word
MILDURA’S Sacred Heart Parish farewelled two beloved priests on Monday, as both departed Sunraysia for new assignments. Father Michael McKinnon and Father James Kerr said…
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Draft budget provides rates help for Robinvale businesses
ROBINVALE business will be among those to score a 10 per cent reduction in rates under Swan Hill Rural City Council’s 2020/21 draft budget. Mayor…
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Mildura Council puts event funds on hold
MILDURA Council has postponed awarding funding for events amid concerns COVID-19 restrictions may further disrupt planned activities. The council had earmarked eight applications for funding…
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Ouyen council meeting reverts to Mildura due to COVID-19
MILDURA Council has abandoned plans to hold its June monthly meeting in Ouyen due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Councillors were told that due to the…
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Woodsies Gem Shop burglar drunk at time, court told
THE Irymple man who stole more than $134,000 worth of jewellery from Woodsies Gem Shop last year says he was so intoxicated it was hard…
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Peeps in the Past: De Garis family takes up irrigation challenge
May 31-June 6, 2020. Presented by Mildura & District Historical Society. Compiled by Judi Hyde and Sue Kelly for Mildura Rural City Council Service. 100…
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Job hub to recruit for family violence workforce
A NEW jobs hub, dedicated to employing people in the family violence workforce, has been launched to help link people wanting to work in the…
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Children to add colour to Mildura Council green bin campaign
MILDURA Council’s waste services team has launched a new colouring competition to help younger residents learn how to use their household’s new green bin. Green…
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Irymple draft plan up for discussion
IRYMPLE residents are encouraged to offer feedback on the Draft Irymple Community Plan 2020-2025. The draft plan has been developed by the Irymple Progress Association,…













