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Mallee Regional Innovation Centre seeks CEO
A NEW research and developement facility for the Mallee is seeking a chief executive officer. A joint venture by La Trobe and Melbourne universities, the…
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Mildura swimmer Josh Barila recognised at Victorian Sport Awards
MILDURA swimmer Josh Barila’s dedication to helping his sport grow locally was recognised at the Victorian Sport Awards (VSA) on Wednesday night. The 17-year-old took…
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Late to the party: Expert critical of water administrator inaction
THE Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is “late to the party” with an announcement it would look closer into the impacts of climate change in the…
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Andrew Broad reflects on political career
ANDREW Broad conceded no-one chooses to go out in disgrace as he reflected on some of his achievements in Federal Parliament this week. The outgoing…
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Man gets jail for assaults: Victims’ ordeal terrifying, says judge
A MAN will serve at least four years behind bars for his part in aggravated carjacking and two armed robberies against Malaysian and Chinese nationals,…
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Good signs for childcare system
More children are in childcare for more hours than the government envisaged under its new subsidy system, initial data shows. Education Department officials said while…
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Daniel Andrews vows ‘personal responsibility’ on Mildura Base Hospital future
VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews will take “personal responsibility” for the government’s handling of Mildura Base Hospital’s future. In comments that distanced the Premier from the private management…
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No ‘cowboys’ message in Wentworth Shire
WENTWORTH Shire Council’s refusal of a development application for a Coomealla crushing plant/winery will send a clear message to the community that the council “won’t…
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Cyclone Oma: Niall Blair ‘might stop flows’ to help Darling River
THE New South Wales Government says it will consider a pumping embargo on the Darling River to help restore flows if Cyclone Oma dumps a…
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Residents crushed over VCAT decision
RESIDENTS who have been fighting for years to stop a concrete crusher from re-opening near their home say they’re not giving up, despite VCAT’s decision…
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Examination of sewer water reveals Australia’s drug spend
AN examination of Australian sewer water has found Australians spent about $9.3 billion on cocaine, methamphetamine, MDMA and heroin last year. The Australian Criminal Intelligence…
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Aerators saving fish in lower Darling River
AERATORS installed in the lower Darling River near Menindee to help fish populations are having mixed results. Resident Graeme McCrabb, who has been involved in…
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