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Bail refused following police pursuit
A MILDURA man with a “raging” drug addiction was arrested after he took police on a 90-minute, high-speed pursuit in a stolen car on Saturday…
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Big time hoops at miniball
NOW that the summer basketball season has ended, Mildura's next Ben Simmons and Lauren Jacksons might want to try miniball to keep their skills up over winter. The Irymple Basketball…
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Tinny Rally rides the Apex wave
ACCORDING to Dan Willersdorf, a tinny is far better (and cheaper!) than a speedboat to see the sights of the Murray River between Mildura and Mannum in this years Tinny…
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Teachers go on strike
FOR the first time in more than 13 years, public school staff in Victoria will walk off the job as part of protected industrial action for 24 hours over what…
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Rainfall spikes mosquito numbers
MOSQUITO numbers across the Mallee have risen in the last fortnight with recent heavy rainfall creating ideal breeding conditions. Municipal mosquito surveillance data has indicated an almost five-fold increase in…
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Police almost hit by stolen car
A MAN who accelerated a stolen car he was driving towards a police officer who was trying to apprehend him was at risk of institutionalisation, a court has been told.…
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Chilled tunes heat up the lake
THE shores of Lake Cullulleraine provided a perfect backdrop to the good vibes of the Cullulleraine Music Festival on the weekend. Party people got to sit back, chill out, boogie,…
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Webster gets portfolio updates
THE member for Mallee, Anne Webster, has welcomed a new role within the Federal Coalition Opposition after recently being named both shadow minister for regional health, and regional communications. This…
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‘Over the top’ teen handed a bond
A TEENAGER displayed “an unbelievably over the top reaction” when she sent dozens of threatening messages to another female, turned up at the victim’s house armed with a metal bar…
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Last call for power saving bonus
HOLDERS of a health care card, pensioner concession card, Veteran's Affairs pensioner concession card, or a Veteran's Affairs gold card are being urged to apply for the Victorian State Government's…
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Back it up: free towing workshops!
THE grey nomads of the region could benefit from a series of free safe towing workshops and professional weighing sessions funded by the Wentworth Shire Council next month. The initiative,…