News
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Pick of the bunch
THE best of Sunraysia’s dried grape producers will go head-to-head this Saturday at Mildura Field Days. Dried Fruits Australia (DFA) will pick the best sultanas, currants,…
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Hot Stuff: Applause for Menopause
Menopause The Musical will be performed in Mildura for the first time.The sold-out performance will be brought to life by four women, who at a…
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Summit opens Pryor’s eyes
Angela Pryor knows who she is and understands her identity.But a simple question asked at the Koorie Youth Summit last week, “who are you?”, challenged…
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Writing workshops
FORMER principal, English teacher and poet Hilary Thiele has been announced as the writing mentor for the Write-ability program, that will begin in Mildura next…
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Driver thought he’d ‘get away’
A YOUNG man told police he tried to outrun them in an unregistered car because he “thought he was going to get away”.The driver, who…
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Pumped over pipes
A MILDURA resident has called for the removal of discarded pipes in Kings Billabong over fears they contain asbestos. Ian Felton said the old pipes had…
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Rate help on the way in Wentworth
AN intention to provide concessions for struggling ratepayers in Wentworth Shire Council’s draft operational plan for the 2019/20 financial year was adopted during Wednesday’s meeting. Shire…
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Larry leaves a lasting legacy
MILDURA’S Larry Dichiera never got to walk down the aisle with the love of his life.He never got to become a father and he never…
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Anne Webster connects personal and political
ANNE Webster moved to the Mallee from Melbourne in 1977, two weeks after her wedding, when husband Philip was posted to complete a one-year internship…
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Cross-border force
Multiple emergency service agencies from both sides of the border came together to reopen the George Chaffey Bridge after a hypothetical horror crash yesterday.Barrier Police…
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Mildura labour hire operator jailed
A MILDURA labour hire operator has been jailed for six months for tax fraud offences related to ‘phoenix activity’ in the horticulture industry. Suleyman Erdogan,…
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Shire appoints new general manager
KEN Ross has been appointed the new general manager of Wentworth Shire Council, it was announced today. Mr Ross has served in the acting position since the…












