News
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‘Cheat’ label wears thin
MILDURA-born designers Bianca and Bridgett Roccisano have been making national headlines since a polarising reality star wore one of their designs on national TV this…
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In the Classroom: Hats off to them at Henderson College
Students of Henderson College were encouraged to be as creative as possible at this year’s Easter hat parade. The Easter festivities were timed with the last…
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Stay safe on the water this Easter, authorities urge
RIVER-goers are being urged to put safety first this Easter amid concerns about the growing number of life jackets observed in disrepair over summer.Maritime Safety…
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In the Classroom: Big basket of ideas at Irymple Secondary College
IRYMPLE Secondary College students unleashed their creativity to design the best Easter basket last week.The annual Easter basket competition – a school tradition for many…
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Doctor shortage has Dareton feeling the strain
CONCERNS over health services being shifted out of Dareton have been raised by the community as progress continues on a new NSW Government health hub…
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Drain on small farms: Water policy backs big business and almonds, researcher says
WATER policies that have allowed a rapid expansion in horticulture industries, including almonds in Sunraysia, are putting family farms at risk in upstream regions of the…
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Merbein stairs rise from ashes
MERBEIN’S Blandowski Walk stairway has reopened to the public, seven months after its viewing platform was set alight in an act of arson.The well utilised…
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Aldi all set for Mildura opening
THE line-up is expected to be long, but eager shoppers won’t care when Aldi opens its doors in Mildura tomorrow.The German supermarket chain officially opens…
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Hong Kong trade deal is a winner for our wines
AUSTRALIAN Grape and Wine has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement that it has signed the Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement. Australian Grape and Wine chief executive Tony Battaglene…
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Taking vision on air
THE Mildura Mallee Wanderers Trefoil Guild ticked off another first during a recent visit to the local Vision Australia Radio (VAR) station.The group of women,…
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Protect farmers from extremists – Walsh
VICTORIAN farmers should be able to go to work without fear of harassment, intimidation or threats against them, their family or their business, according to…
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Food for thought in clay exhibit
LOCAL artists Renae Pennicuik and Jennifer Gadsden spent months preparing for their new exhibition Nourish.Following the success of their first joint exhibition with Jayne Bawden…












