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Disarming the weapon words
FROM being an African youth gang member to delivering messages of hope and resilience to students across Australia, Eric Agyeman’s path has been rocky, to…
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Ali Cupper asks planning minister to visit Mildura Older Irrigation Area
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has called on the Victorian Government to review regulations that prohibit Mildura growers from developing their land. Amid the ongoing…
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Sharmeen finds freedom on wheels
SHARMEEN Sandhu’s parents have never seen her smile bigger or brighter then the moment she first laid eyes on her brand new bike. The 5½-year-old,…
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Liberal Party to aim for longer campaign
A SHORT campaign hampered efforts by the Liberal Party to win the federal seat of Mallee, according to Mildura branch president Russell Lamattina. After returning…
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Mildura crime rate rises
MILDURA’s crime rate has increased by 13.5 per cent in the latest quarterly report compared to a 2 per cent rise across Victoria. In the…
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Subdivision approved for land opposite Irymple Primary School
STUDENT safety has been made a “priority” in a controversial Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) appeal on Monday. The appeal followed a permit approval…
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Ratepayers branch aims big ahead of 2020 Mildura Council elections
RATEPAYERS Victoria Mildura branch says it would be “ideal” to have nine of its members elected as the region’s representatives at next year’s Mildura Council…
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Mildura panel to mull over challenges facing regional students
A CONSULTATION to address challenges facing students in regional Victoria is set to be held in Mildura in July. It comes as Minister for Education…
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Plastic bag ban for Victoria
Lightweight, single-use plastic shopping bags will be banned across Victoria from November. The State Government introduced a bill in parliament yesterday to ban the bags…
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A work fair full of opportunities
JOB seekers in Sunraysia were exposed to a wide range of employment opportunities at yesterday’s Mildura Disability Jobs Fair. Disability employers, job agencies, the National…
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Jail for Mildura man’s ash tray assault
A MILDURA man has been sentenced to six months’ jail for throwing an ash tray at his partner and threatening her with a pair of…
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Ali Cupper wants Murray Basin Rail Project blame game to end
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper says political finger-pointing over the Murray Basin Rail Project (MBRP) was senseless as she demanded the Victorian Government ensure it…













