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Outdoor playground an adventure in makeshift mischief
THERE was no shortage of imagination at the Loose Parts Adventure Playground yesterday, with children creating everything from “spaceships” to cubby houses and bikes. The…
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Sex pest goes to jail
A SUNRAYSIA sex offender has found himself behind bars for the second time in six months after breaching a court-imposed order. Simon Prothero pleaded guilty…
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Working wonders
THE Mildura Arts Centre foyer became a place of imagination and skill with many experienced and beginner artists taking part in a paper sculpture workshop…
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Murray catches artist’s eye
WHILE on a short stay in Mildura, it was the Murray River that caught the attention of Melbourne-based artist Senye Shen. The Art Vault artist…
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Big investment in wine
Wine Australia will invest a record $79 million on behalf of the grape and wine sector in 2019-20, investing in research, development and extension, market…
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Five detained after Australian Border Force raid
AN alleged dodgy subcontractor who attempted to flee Australian Border Force (ABF) authorities is among eight Malaysian nationals found during a raid near Mildura last…
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South Mildura Sporting Club backs move to Mildura South Sporting Precinct
SOUTH Mildura has confirmed the club has had discussions with Mildura Rural City Council (MRCC) about relocating to the new Mildura South Sporting Precinct. South…
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New restaurant to bring flavours of Vietnam
VIETNAMESE street food will come right to Mildura’s doorstep when Mr Bun Mi opens in the coming weeks. Chef and owner of popular restaurants Andy’s…
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Nancy celebrates turning 102
IT’S not every day that someone in Sunraysia turns 102 but that was the case for Nancy Turner (nee Austin) yesterday. The Mildura great-great grandmother…
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Plan to plonk roundabout on Calder Highway at Hattah
A ROUNDABOUT planned for the Calder Highway south of Mildura will help reduce the prospect of “an accident waiting to happen”, according to a nearby…
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Public supports water gift
THOUSANDS of Australians surveyed have said they support the idea of reallocating a small amount of water from irrigators to Aboriginal communities. Aboriginal native title…
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Woman ‘stable’ after Calder Highway crash
A 44-year-old Mildura man died and his female passenger remains in a Melbourne hospital after a car crash at Bimbourie early Saturday. The man, who…










