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  • Pretty fly pest techs create a buzz

    Pretty fly pest techs create a buzz

    A LOCALLY owned and operated pest control company is seeking to tread new ground. Mildura and District Pest Management have the only two female technicians…

  • Bigger planes back on radar

    Bigger planes back on radar

    MORE than 200 extra seats will soon become available on the Melbourne-Mildura flight route. Qantas this week reintroduced a Q400 plane to the route, a…

  • Webster backs aged care revamp

    Webster backs aged care revamp

    SENIORS could receive greater support to live out their autumn years after sweeping changes to aged care became law. The Federal Government’s Aged Care Bill,…

  • MBHP wheely wants chairs back

    MBHP wheely wants chairs back

    THE Mildura Base Public Hospital staff are pleading the public to return wheelchairs that were been taken from the facility. MBPH deputy chief executive officer…

  • Red Cliffs team pushes for podium

    Red Cliffs team pushes for podium

    SUNRAYSIA school students have showed off their ingenuity at this year’s Energy Breakthrough event in Maryborough. Enduring stifling conditions, seven teams from primary schools with…

  • More Telstra mobile upgrades

    More Telstra mobile upgrades

    FURTHER short-term disruptions are set for the local Telstra mobile network as the telco’s techs seek to further expand the 5G network in the area.…

  • Kinder staff blow the whistle on snakes

    Kinder staff blow the whistle on snakes

    IT was a case of perfect timing recently, when staff at the Shine Bright Irymple Kindergarten purchased whistles to alert children and colleagues a snake…

  • Power flows at huge electricity project

    Power flows at huge electricity project

    A MAJOR milestone has been ticked off for Australia’s largest transmission project EnergyConnect. The Australian Energy Market Operator recently began inter-network testing, to find out…

  • Rain event pours down on region

    Rain event pours down on region

    MILDURA experienced its rainiest day in almost three years when a widespread storm dumped 42mm of rain the region for the 24 hours to 9am…

  • Millions raised for cancer accommodation

    Millions raised for cancer accommodation

    THE Dr Julie Zrna Centre is now projected to officially open in July of 2025 with Mildura Health Foundation announcing the fundraising target of $5…

  • Fresh focus on farm security

    Fresh focus on farm security

    NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Victoria has urged people living in regional areas to improve security following a rise in crime. Recent crime statistics showed the regional areas…

  • Options for rates notices

    Options for rates notices

    RATEPAYERS in Mildura are being reminded to review what payment and notification options best suit them. Second-instalment rates notices are due on Monday, December 2.…

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