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Heavy rainfall across the region
HEAVY rainfall is being seen across most of the Mallee and Wimmera, leading to flash flooding in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast…
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Pilot program now boarding
A NEW hands-on operator-first development program designed to help turn big ideas into market-ready visitor experiences is being launched by Destination Riverina Murray. “Following a recent operational review, and in…
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Mildura Basketball Association results
Thursday, 19 February Under 12 Boys Division 1 Irymple U12 Boys Smith Def Demons U12 Boys Harris 46–38, Wildcats U12 Boys Herring Def Saints U12 Boys D2 – Hayes 42–22,…
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Ouyen pool on the lookout for lifeguards
ALIGNED Leisure is set to provide free lifeguard training for Ouyen community members to help fill the rank’s of the regions aquatic facilities. The sporting company works in partnership with…
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Historical society’s grape new window
JUDY Hyde has a story behind her new display in the Mildura and District Historical Society's front window on Deakin Avenue. Mrs Hyde said she grew up on a fruit…
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Almond harvest gets underway
THE almond industry has begun its harvest season and is projected to yield more than 169,000 tonnes. Last year the almond industry took in 155,697 tonnes, which was above estimates…
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Shire mayor demands drought declarations
FARMERS are at breaking point according to the Balranald Shire mayor, and now he's demanding stronger action, calling for formal drought declarations and direct subsidies as the dry tightens its…
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Dog attacks a reminder about lead laws
TREVOR Couch and his wife Tianna were walking their three-year-old border collie Teddy along the Murray River when their path was intercepted by a couple with four unleashed rottweilers. “We’d…
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Police crack Mildura money laundering scheme
FOUR foreign nationals have been arrested and bank accounts worth over $3.3 million seized as part of an investigation into a sophisticated money laundering operation in Mildura. The investigation into…
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Algae alert for Lake Cullulleraine
A RED alert warning for blue green algae has been issued for Lake Cullulleraine. Lower Murray Water managing director Paul Northey said new results indicated increased levels of blue green…
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Airport blindsided by Qantas closure
MILDURA’S airport boss was given just two weeks’ notice that Qantas intended to review its Mildura operations before a decision was made to close the base. Airport CEO Andrew Elliott…