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More than just a punt

ANYONE familiar with poker machines knows that a win is celebrated with flashing lights and loud, jangly music. But did you know this happens when a payout is less than the bet?It’s called a ‘loss disguised as a win’ and is a tactic to keep...

23 Nov 2024

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Hypocrisy at its best

THE Honourable Tanya Plibersek is at it again. Her recent media statement, “Huge boost for Farmers in Tasmania’s South-east,” outlines that the Albanese Labor Government is investing more than $150 million of taxpayers’ money to deliver the...

17 Nov 2024

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13 Feb 2020

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Not on tap

THIRTY-nine million dollars for water infrastructure up grades, wow that is great but what about drinking water quality to all those that live in rural areas of Red Cliffs, Merbein, Mildura , Robinvale, down to Swan Hill that have no drinking...

17 Nov 2024

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Awards celebrate quality journalism

IT was a pleasure to attend the Rural Press Club of Victoria’s 2024 Rural and Regional Journalism and Photography awards at the Bendigo Town Hall recently and I would like to congratulate the winners. It was great to see journalists from across...

10 Nov 2024

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Chance to do better

MILDURA is the idyllic tourism destination. We have great weather, great local produce and a river that provides a heartbeat for our townships around Sunraysia. However, when travelling to other river townships in the region, its very easy to see that...

10 Nov 2024

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Train paint pain

I RECENTLY visited Mildura as part of a Slow Rail tour. Along with many other participants on this tour, I was extremely impressed by what Mildura had to offer. However, like so many other communities throughout Australia, Mildura suffers from a rogue...

09 Nov 2024

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Put dementia on your agenda

WITH two in three people with dementia thought to be living in the community, yet two in three people admitting that they know very little about dementia - community education is the key to increased dementia awareness. That’s why Dementi...

04 Nov 2024

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Heath group fryered up

WE’D like to thank the 10,000+ Victorians who have thrown support behind Cancer Council Victoria’s Food Fight campaign, which is calling for government action to remove junk food ads from public transport and within 500 metres of schools. The...

03 Nov 2024

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Can’t just build it

IN response to the article Morris calls for action on housing in the Saturday, October 19 edition of Sunraysia Daily, Mr Morris is critical of Mildura Rural City Council’s actions in the housing arena, giving an impression that nothing is being...

27 Oct 2024

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Join our aged care volunteer visitors program!

HAPPY Seniors Festival month to the wonderful older community of Mildura!We hope you’ve been enjoying the fantastic events happening across the region. At Elder Rights Advocacy, this is our favourite time of the year as we celebrate ageing, share...

26 Oct 2024

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Stick to the basics

SEVERAL sitting councillors and two previous councillors are seeking election on the incoming Rural City of Mildura Council. Look at their track record before casting your vote, remember you get what you vote for and it’s the community who will lose...

19 Oct 2024

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We’ll do what’s right

THERE’S been a lot of discussion recently about the future of local health services and the formation of new Local Health Service Networks (LHSNs) in our region. At Robinvale District Health Service, we always put the community at the heart of our...

19 Oct 2024

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Market praise

I WOULD like to take a moment to congratulate The Red Cliffs Country Market committee and all the country markets throughout our region for their invaluable contributions to our community, civic pride, and local economic growth. These markets are not...

19 Oct 2024

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Peter’s people power plan

FOR too long, those affected most by the transition to renewables haven’t been given a voice. The Nationals are bringing it back. Locals will come first – ahead of multinational corporations and the insatiable appetite for rushing through...

19 Oct 2024

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Help is out there

I WRITE on behalf of the not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship Australia to highlight to readers that if you or someone you know is facing a mental health issue reach out. Help is out there. It is absolutely critical that there is much more action...

17 Oct 2024

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Trying for it all is OK

EITHER / or thinking can lead to false conclusions and bad decisions. In the world of politics, it can get in the way of results. Examples of either / or thinking: 1. “If Ali runs for State Parliament, it means she doesn’t care about...

16 Oct 2024