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State squads set to swing into MSP
A SELECTION of Victoria’s highest quality male and female cricketers are heading north for regional pre-season training, with both squads set to stage camps at…
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Royal species saved by Sunraysia vineyard
A WINE enterprise from Sunraysia which operates more than 2400 hectares of vineyards has partnered with the New South Wales Government on a parrot conservation…
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Gowers family up, up and away
THE first public hot air balloon demonstration took place on June 4, 1783, orchestrated by the Montgolfier brothers at Annonay, France. Some 240 years later…
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Free lunch a water safety reminder
MILDURA Waves will host a free public lunch this Friday for World Drowning Prevention Day. The lunch is intended to raise awareness for water safety…
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Freight operators discuss reducing road risks
FREIGHT operators met on Wednesday morning at the Victorian Transport Association’s road safety forum to discuss reducing risks involving heavy vehicles. Several groups presented their…
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IGA Buronga’s excellent win
IGA Midway Buronga’s bakery and fresh produce were highlighted at this year’s 26th IGA National Awards of Excellence Twenty four national awards to recognise and…
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Vintage military vehicles gather in
Mildura will host a Military Vehicle Gathering and Swim-in to showcase restored war-time motor vehicles. Local owner of the Wilson’s Salvage Yard, Don Wilson, will…
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Wentworth Council in brief
Major wins for major works PROGRESS on a number of projects currently underway was updated including renovation of the Darling Street footpaths. New steel bins…
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Emergency landing at Mildura Airport
A QANTAS flight headed to Melbourne from Mildura Airport made an emergency landing due to technical issues on July 22. Flight data shows that soon…
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Works planned for ‘critical’ intersection
MAJOR roadworks for a “critical” Mildura intersection are expected to cause disruptions for more than three months. The intersection of Riverside Avenue and Eighth Street…
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Stars align for space enthusiasts
This Sunday is International Moon Day, marking the 56th anniversary of the first moon landing, as part of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission on July 20,…
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Refurbishment for Wentworth’s river retreat
THE Wanderer’s Crossing River Retreat caravan park in Wentworth has recently completed a major upgrade. The refurbishment includes extensive renovations to improve amenities, safety standards,…