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Land services seek feedback
NEW South Wales Government agency Local Land Services, or LLS, which seeks to help farmers and landholders and rural communities manage land better is asking…
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Motorcycle deaths on the agenda
WITH motorcycle fatalities at a 10-year high, experts from across the country will gather in Sydney this month to discuss strategies to improve rider safety.…
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Push to halt reburials fails
A PUSH to halt the reburial of 108 Aboriginal ancestral remains in the Willandra Lakes Region, including for Mungo Man and Mungo Lady, has been…
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Rubbish rules force waste rethink
MANDATED changes to the way Mildura Rural City Council charges for waste services will have a “significant” impact on its 2025/26 budget, councillors have been…
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Funds for Carwarp Hall work
THE importance of small communities having a gathering place has been highlighted by Mildura Rural City Council’s decision to support of the restoration of Carwarp…
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Pitch perfect indie pop at festival
AN emerging indie pop artist with country roots will be taking to the main stage this Saturday at the Cullulleraine Music Festival. Jem Cassar-Daley released…
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Rev up bike skills
A FREE motorcycle safety and skills forum will be held this Friday, followed by an optional skills training day on Saturday. The forum will include…
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Suicide raises ex-prisoner housing concerns
A CORONER has raised concerns about housing options for newly released prisoners following the death of a Mildura man by suicide just days after being…
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Acute awards open for healthcare nominations
THE 20th Victorian Rural Health Awards are currently open for nominations throughout 13 different categories. They include outstanding contributions by rural medical specialists, allied health,…
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Budget ignores regions, says MFC
THIS year’s Federal Budget gave families and children in rural and regional communities little to celebrate, according to Mallee Family Care. “The need for a…
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Riverfront added to ‘priority’ list
COMPLETION of the Mildura riverfront redevelopment has been added to a priority list for advocacy ahead of the May federal election. Mildura councillors were this…
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CFA marks 80 years
THE Country Fire Authority will mark 80 years of protecting and serving Victorians this week. The CFA was created following the findings of the 1939…













