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Anzac Day: Mildura Vietnam veteran who cheated death twice
VIETNAM veteran Wayne Scheer shouldn’t be alive today. The 67-year-old cheated death twice after being sprayed by gunfire, surviving a fiery helicopter crash and suffering burns…
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Federal election 2019: Record field of 13 to contest Mallee seat
TOP spot on the ballot paper may not deliver a substantial surge in votes, but Liberal Party Mallee candidate Serge Petrovich can’t complain with yesterday’s…
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Anzac Day: Mildura’s band that marched in war and beyond
The Mildura Pipe Band has had a long end esteemed history and not even global conflict could separate the members. Tomorrow, descendants of those who…
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Teacher awards up for grabs
SUNRAYSIA residents are encouraged to recognise and celebrate the role early childhood professionals play in nurturing young children. Nominations for the 2019 Victorian Early Years Awards…
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Something for everyone at Ladies Lane
LIME Avenue Arcade will be transformed into a marketplace this Saturday.The second Ladies Lane event will feature a range of stalls, entertainment and a fashion…
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Down the years: Bowlers roll up for Easter tournament
100 years agoACTIVITIES: A large number of visiting bowlers arrived by Friday morning’s train to take part in the Easter Tournament, Warracknabeal, as usual, and…
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Happy camping . . . with a few exceptions, say Mildura rangers
CAMPERS who spent the long weekend exploring Sunraysia’s national parks and bushland were generally well behaved, however their toilet habits need some serious work, according…
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Mildura Council to consider workplace violence policy
MEMBERS of the public may be banned from council buildings, meetings and events if they show threatening or violent behaviour towards council staff or councillors…
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A reminder in measles
DOCTORS are reminding Sunraysia residents about the importance of staying up to date with all vaccinations, including the flu vaccine, to make sure vulnerable community…
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Draft report lists priorities
THE launch of a study investigating the economic and social benefits of a passenger rail service linking Melbourne to Mildura has been listed as a…
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Quad bike alert
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is urging all farmers to take extreme care when using quad bikes or consider using safer farm vehicle alternatives following…
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Mallee ballot up for draw
A FINAL list of federal election candidates – and their ballot order – will be revealed today, after nominations to stand for next month’s contest…










