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It will be ‘weird’, but St Joseph’s student ready to conquer Year 12 remotely
ST JOSEPH’S College Year 12 student Xavier Kendall was looking forward to his school retreat and bonding with his classmates this year. But a global…
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Push for backpackers to move into regional areas
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is encouraging working backpackers into regional areas on strict provisions. VFF vice-president Emma Germano said if the 14-day isolation period…
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Sunraysia mother and daughter cleared of coronavirus
TWO further cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in Sunraysia on Wednesday, but two of the region’s original cases have now recovered from the virus. Sunraysia…
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Detective trades city’s crime heat for Sunraysia heat
ARRIVING in Mildura for his first day of work, Detective Senior Sergeant Nathan Kaeser’s first impression was of a place comparable to Alice Springs. But…
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Merbein parent embraces home schooling
MANY parents may be concerned about home schooling their children but for Merbein’s Kristie Brice it is the perfect chance to spend more time with…
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Mildura Base Hospital Good Friday Appeal countdown starts
THE countdown is on for the return of one of Sunraysia’s most iconic community events. In exactly one year the annual Good Friday Appeal for…
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Rain brings sweet relief to farming family
IT has been just over a month since I paid visit to Menindee sheep farmers Craig and Rebel Bell. The authentic farming family bit the…
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Celebrating a 21st birthday in isolation
Music pounding, cheap drinks flowing and cake being cut. Your typical start to a 21st birthday, only this time, without the people. So what was…
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Strong demand for Sunraysia’s dried fruit
PANIC buyers and the coronavirus pandemic have driven a strong demand for dried fruit, forcing supermarkets to cut into next month’s supply. And Dried Fruits…
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Ouyen Livestock Exchange ploughs on through crisis
IT is business as usual for Ouyen Livestock Exchange (OLE) amid the coronavirus pandemic with the next sale scheduled for Thursday, April 16. But the…
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Mildura Council announces rate relief measures
MILDURA Council has introduced a Financial Hardship Policy to help ease the burden the COVID-19 pandemic is placing on the Sunraysia community. Residents and businesses…
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Police to launch Easter operation in Sunraysia
VICTORIA Police’s Easter operation will look a little different this year, however the focus will remain the same. Operation Nexus kicks off in Mildura and…










