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White Ribbon liquidation: Mildura Council to continue fight
MILDURA Council has vowed to continue its commitment to ending men’s violence against women, after charity organisation White Ribbon went into liquidation on Thursday. Councillor…
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Ouyen firies celebrate 100 years of service
THINGS have definitely changed since Arthur Wilton first joined the Ouyen Fire Brigade more than 70 years ago. The former captain (1955-1964) recalls a time…
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New SMECC program aims to break barriers
SMASHING down barriers of social isolation is at the heart of a new female-focused Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council (SMECC) program. SMECC programs manager Jo…
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Closing the door on family violence
TACKLING family violence in Sunraysia starts with better services, according to Prevention of Family Violence Minister Gabrielle Williams. Ms Williams was in Mildura on Wednesday…
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A mother’s heartache: Agony of a son lost too soon
If you, or some you know, needs help, call Lifeline on 131 114, beyondblue on 1300 224 636 or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800.…
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Peeps in the Past: Wentworth doubles war loan quota
Presented by Mildura & District Historical Society. Compiled by Judi Hyde for Mildura Rural City Council Service. 100 YEARS AGO CROPS: Curlwaa has attracted the…
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Another dry outlook for Murray-Darling Basin
HOTTER and drier conditions are likely to persist over the Murray-Darling Basin to the end of this year, at least, a seasonal water outlook session…
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Mallee kangaroos on new harvest list
MALLEE kangaroos will be harvested and turned into pet food as part of a new state government strategy which was launched on Tuesday. The Kangaroo…
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Centurion tank to headline Red Cliffs tractor pull
CHRIS Kovac’s childhood dream to one day own an army tank became a reality early last year. This weekend, his recently restored 51-tonne Centurion tank…
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Sunraysia urged to fire up barbie for battling farmers
SUNRAYSIA residents are encouraged to “be a mate and fire up the barbie” this month in support of farmers doing it tough through drought, floods…
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Summer arrives in early October with 38C Mildura forecast
MILDURA is set for a burst of summer this weekend with temperatures forecast to reach “a very notable” 38 degrees on Saturday. The last October…
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Joy as great-great grandmother celebrates 100th birthday
SURROUNDED by family and friends, Valma Joy Horsfall (nee Wescombe) celebrated her 100th birthday at Princes Court Homes on Monday. Born in Merbein on September…












