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Dust storms, despite rain, show how dry Millewa is
DUST storms have continued to hit Sunraysia this week, despite 11mm of weekend rainfall. Bureau of Meteorology duty forecaster Miriam Bradbury said while the rain…
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Local government rates not equitable, say MAV
COMMUNITY members are “unfairly” cross-subsidising universities, private schools and solar farms which do not pay council rates, according to the state’s local governments. The Municipal…
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Judges ready for Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show
JUDGES, get your pallets ready. The annual Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show began in Mildura on Wednesday, with more than 800 entries from 106 different grape…
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Japan visit strengthens ties, says Mildura councillor
COUNCILLOR Mark Eckel says a recent trip to Japan with Mildura Council was a lesson of respect, conversation and connection. Cr Eckel and Mayor Simon…
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Perfect conditions for Wentworth Cup race crowd
ORGANISERS of the annual Wentworth Cup races were “feeling lucky” to have perfect weather on Tuesday, after the event was rained out last year. PHOTOS:…
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Fashion on show at Wentworth Cup races
BOLD colours, loud patterns and statement fascinators were all common themes on the Wentworth Cup Fashions on the Field runway on Tuesday. PHOTOS: Wentworth Cup…
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Sun shines on Melbourne Cup Day races in Mildura
MANY first timers descended on Mildura Racecourse for a glass of bubbly, a sneaky bet and to soak up some racing action for Melbourne Cup…
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Familiar faces blitz the field with colourful fashions
IT was deja vu at Fashions on the Field at Mildura on Tuesday, with last year’s Classic Gent and Lady of the Day again taking…
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Your next home? World War II bunker in Yelta up for sale
AFTER decades buried beneath dirt, a top-secret World War II bunker has been transformed into a quirky two-story home and is now listed for auction.…
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Discount card a welcome step, says Mildura war veteran
MILDURA veterans say the announcement of a Government discount card at the weekend has the potential to make a “big difference” to the cost of…
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Farm workers rally for better pay, conditions
SUNRAYSIA farm workers marched in Mildura on Sunday to confront major supermarket retailers and demand fair wages, visa reform and respect from their suppliers. About…
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Bumper crowd expected for cup day fun in Mildura
THE rain has hit, the dust has settled and the Mildura racecourse grounds are looking pristine ahead of Tuesday’s big Melbourne Cup day event. A…













