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Drought-stricken Millewa farmers say situation is a ‘ticking time bomb’
THE devastating drought throughout the Millewa farming community is a “ticking time bomb” with fears that for some growers, this year’s failed grain crop could…
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‘Pretty poor’ Mildura rainfall leads into spring
MILDURA saw less than half its average winter rainfall, with the Bureau of Meteorology deeming it a “pretty poor” result for the region. “The rainfall…
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Father’s Day: Time to sock it to Dad
WITH Father’s Day fast approaching, Sunraysia Daily got the scoop on what are expected to be the most popular gifts this year. Socks and jocks…
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Millewa grain farmers just want hope
THERE’S not much more that farmers out west of the Calder Highway between Red Cliffs and the South Australian border can do these days than…
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Kokoda Trek efforts knit together
COUNTRY Women’s Association Carinya branch members have been busy knitting beanies for young people and mentors tackling next month’s Kokoda Trek. On Monday, knitted beanies…
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Mildura Council backs climate strike
MILDURA Council will support a global climate strike in Mildura next month, despite it potentially taking students away from school. At Wednesday’s council meeting, deputy…
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Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph to return to Merbein
MERBEIN will be the new home of The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph for the next three years. Following an expressions of interest phase, Mildura…
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What’s on this weekend in Sunraysia
FRIDAY Group Show – Friends, Artists, Colleagues The Art Vault – 10am-5pm IN September The Art Vault is hosting a collection of new artwork by…
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NSW Government fears ‘fish Armageddon’
MENINDEE resident Graeme McCrabb says the NSW Government’s $10 million plan to combat fish kills further highlights the failing of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan. Minister…
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For Mildura policeman, time out was a good career move
AFTER more than 20 years of service to Victoria Police, Steve Phelan made a decision that would extend his career by almost another two decades.…
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Red Cliffs teenager off to Australian Fire Cadet Championships
A RED CLIFFS teenager will travel to Sydney next month to represent Victoria in the Australian Fire Cadet Championships. Joel Bailey was one of 12…
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Sturt Highway more than a passing concern, says Mark Eckel
A MILDURA councillor will challenge VicRoads amid safety concerns associated with lack of overtaking lanes on Sturt Highway. Mark Eckel is advocating the upgrade of…













