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Mallee not pulling its weight – report
LODDON Mallee productivity rates are plummeting, according to new data revealed in the State of Regions report. The annual report released on Sunday by the Australian…
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Fruit fly solutions growing on trees
RESIDENTS in greater Sunraysia are being encouraged to share their experiences and feedback about managing Queensland fruit fly in their home gardens. The Greater Sunraysia Pest…
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Barley industry updates China
THE amount of Australian barley exported to China every year could fill 4.5 Melbourne Cricket Grounds, 2900 Olympic-sized swimming pools, or 56 million portable coolers. It’s…
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NBN scammers triple losses
SCAMMERS are using the broadband brand NBN to trick customers out of more than $110,000 a month. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said…
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Some Murray-Darling Basin water plans behind schedule
PROGRESS to complete new water resource plans for the Murray-Darling Basin is well under way, however delivery of some plans is behind schedule, according to…
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Scholarship aims to lift up voices
VOCALLY gifted Sunraysia students have until the end of this month to submit their applications and auditions online for Opera Australia’s Regional Vocal Scholarship. Students…
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Farmers see tough winter
THE nation’s farmers are bracing for a tough winter after autumn rains eluded much of the country, hindering crop planting and pressuring livestock producers, the…
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New look at how drugs should be prescribed
Australian health authorities will this year reportedly consider changes to the way antibiotics are prescribed, in an effort to curb the spread of superbugs. One…
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Broken Hill to Mildura bus trial to start
NEW regional coach connection between Broken Hill and Mildura will begin this month. The six-month trial, which will also include a Broken Hill to Adelaide…
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George Chaffey Bridge jump riddle as investigation continues
THE investigation into a man who jumped from the George Chaffey Bridge more than a week ago continues, with his whereabouts and condition unknown. The man…
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Deakin Avenue centre plantation works begin
TREE removal works started Monday to revive the Deakin Avenue plantation strip. Stage two of the redevelopment project will remove 25 sugar gum trees removed…
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Basketball helping children
A SIX-week, volunteer-based midnight basketball tournament in Mildura has been hailed a success by organisers who hope to establish it as a permanent fixture in…








