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Testing the water: Federal Government ready for trading probe
THE Federal Government will “not shirk away” from an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission inquiry into southern basin water trading with terms of reference close…
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Chaffey Secondary College gets SEAL of approval
CHAFFEY Secondary College has improved prospects for high-achieving students by joining the SEAL program. The SEAL (Select Entry Accelerated Learning) program targets outstanding, high-achieving students…
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Road rager strikes twice in Irymple
A WOMAN driver encountered two road rage incidents in one day, involving the same man. Samuel Jaska pleaded guilty to charges including using threatening words…
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Murray River Organics finds a China partner
MURRAY River Organics’ (MRO) export push into the China market has been boosted by a partnership expected to provide more than $6.5 million in sales over the…
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Hot Stuff: Maddy plans career path
MADDY Barbary was only a toddler when she learnt to play her first instrument, the violin. That love and passion for music has never dissolved…
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Early learning ‘pays off’
EARLY childhood education could double the return on its investment, a study shows. The study analysed the benefits of early learning in the year before…
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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…











