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Events help tourism, says Mark Eckel
WELCOMING sporting tournaments to Sunraysia is “key” in boosting tourism according to economic development councillor Mark Eckel. The recent Australian Baseball Intermediate League Championships held…
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Leaders on same page
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have pledged to work together on indigenous recognition as the new term of parliament begins. But the prime minister rates…
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Police guns focus
POLICE will place a heavy focus on the correct storage of firearms following the theft of 50 guns in the Mildura and Swan Hill regions…
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Mural unites creative ideas
A COLLABORATION between Cultivator Inc and La Trobe University Mildura aims to drive joint work on various design thinking and community engagement projects. One major…
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Hopetoun’s new fire station
THE community of Hopetoun has a new fire station, officially opened on Sunday. It replaced the brigade’s 43-year-old station and includes three bays, a multi-purpose…
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Police non-urgent number launch
SUNRAYSIA residents can now report non-urgent crimes online and to a 24-hour phone line. Victoria Police yesterday launched the Police Assistance Line, a system designed…
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In the Classroom: Overhauls for play
SCHOOLS across Victoria can now apply for a funding boost to build all-access play areas, sensory gardens and outdoor learning areas to support students with…
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Fish still dying
KAROOLA Station owner Wayne Smith has started making the grim discovery of dead Murray cod as the situation on the lower Darling River south of…
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Low-impact key to festival
MILDURA Fringe’s newest festival aims to bring the community together to celebrate all things creative, cultural and sustainable. Off the back of the popular Summer…
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In the Classroom: Kids make magic on stage
THE much-loved Australian classic book Possum Magic was brought to life by students at Wentworth Public School. The sold-out show was performed as a matinee…
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In the Classroom: Small school, big help
DESPITE being on the small side, Euston Public School is enjoying a raft of opportunities introduced by principal and proud Wiradjuri woman Lee-Ann Thomson. Ms…
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Rex fires back at safety allegations, blames “disgruntled engineer”
REGIONAL Express, which operates flights from Mildura, has hit back at allegations of a poor safety culture in the airline, saying the “cowardly” attacks came…









