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‘Stay 200 km away’: Frecker bailed onstrict conditions
AN Irymple man has been banned from coming within 200km of Mildura after being released on more than 10 strict bail conditions as he awaits…
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Lowering speed limits on roads in country Victoria ‘doesn’t add up’
MEMBER for Northern Victoria Tim Quilty has quizzed Roads Safety Minister Jaala Pulford over reports the government was considering reduced speed limits on country roads.…
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Paying water and energy bills a ‘big concern’ in Sunraysia
BEING unable to pay water and energy bills was the No.1 concern raised by participants at two community forums held yesterday. Led by Victorian Energy…
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In the Classroom: Koori day
MILDURA South Primary School celebrated NAIDOC Week early this year with a day of activities. Koori co-ordinator Hannah Snow said students were thrilled to immerse…
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Not all sugar’s ‘the same’
Choice is demanding an overhaul of Australia’s health star rating system for food, saying consumers aren’t getting the full picture when it comes to added…
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Fund takes youth focus
WENTWORTH and Central Darling shires have been allocated more than $1.5 million for youth programs as well as infrastructure and beautification projects. The NSW Government…
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Anne Webster joins boot camp for new MPs
Member for Mallee Anne Webster joined Australia’s newest Federal members of Parliament – the “class of 2019” – for a political boot camp in Canberra…
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Fine for Mildura Council over landfill licence breaches
THE Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has come down hard on Mildura Council, fining it more than $16,000 over two licence breaches at Mildura Landfill. EPA north-west…
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Mildura Eisteddfod show must go on
THE Mildura Eisteddfod is thriving with more people than ever wanting to continue to support the popular event, which has showcased the talent of locals…
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It’s a lesson in family at Nichols Point Primary School
THE special relationship between grandparents and their grandchildren was celebrated at Nichols Point Primary School yesterday. With nannas and poppies in tow, students provided guided…
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Sharing culture, history
ABORIGINAL history and culture will be celebrated during NAIDOC Week with the community invited to attend a corroboree on Mildura’s riverfront next month. Mildura Council…
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Anger at rollout of traffic islands on narrow Mildura streets
A $3 MILLION Mildura Council initiative that includes the installation of pedestrian islands and safety platforms in residential streets are a “colossal waste of money”…












