News
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Bright idea for riverfront
LIGHTING will be extended along the Mildura Riverfront in an effort to make the area safer and accessible when the sun is down. Additional pedestrian…
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Industry back Fed’s journalism plans
A MOVE by the Federal Government to have large tech companies contribute to funding journalism in Australia has drawn support from industry leaders. Last week…
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Shed fire quickly put out
EMERGENCY services were called to Morpung Avenue at Irymple on Monday afternoon in response to a reported shed fire. With temperatures pushing the mid-40s and…
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Hay, Xmas lights and campfires all cause for caution
WITH the region heating up and risks increasing in a range of areas, Victorian fire chiefs last week issued warnings about several potential dangers during…
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Old ship to set sail in new year
THE Paddle Steamer Melbourne is expected to take passengers out on the the water in a couple of weeks after months of repair. The move…
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Total fire ban for second day
A TOTAL fire ban will continue for the Mallee and Wimmera districts on Tuesday. No fires are permitted to be lit in open air, or…
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Mayors OK peak body heads
IN what’s essentially one of the final pieces of business arising out of November’s local government elections, last week members of peak municipal body Regional…
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Money to help women golfers
RED Cliffs Golf Club is expected to receive almost half a million dollars in Federal Government grant money to accommodate better facilities for women. The…
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Health warnings for high heat
AUTHORITIES on both sides of the Murray River have issued health advice in relation to the ongoing mini-heatwave being experienced in the region and across…
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Total fire ban declared for much of Vic
A DAY of total fire ban has been declared for much of Victoria, including the Mallee for Monday, December 16. The move came as the…
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Harvest 2024: it never rains but it pours
LIKE many other graingrowers, Victorian Farmers Federation grains council president and Millewa broadacre cropper Craig Henderson admits this harvest could have been a lot worse.…
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New books keeps local stories alive
THE sixth edition of Mallee Living History was launched on Tuesday at Princes Court Village. The event brought together people whose stories were featured in…













