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  • Harvesting blamed for Ouyen fire

    Harvesting blamed for Ouyen fire

    A FIRE that burnt through more than 500 hectares of land south of Ouyen was caused by harvesting equipment, the CFA says. Firefighters were called…

  • Murray markers missing

    Murray markers missing

    HUGE stretches of the Murray River remain without vital navigation aids after the October 2022 floods, according to one navigator. Gunbower Island resident Tuesday Browell,…

  • Mayor furious over ‘unfair’ Red Cliffs report

    Mayor furious over ‘unfair’ Red Cliffs report

    A NATIONAL news article painting Red Cliffs as “an unsafe place to live” because of the presence of overseas workers has caused “irreversible damage”, the…

  • Storm forecast threatens concert event

    Storm forecast threatens concert event

    SUNRAYSIA music fans will be watching their weather apps this week, as the Bureau of Meteorology forecasts rain and thunderstorms for a weekend set to…

  • Mallee alert: Grass fire burning near Ouyen

    Mallee alert: Grass fire burning near Ouyen

    UPDATE 4:50pm: The fire has been deemed “under control”. PEOPLE in the Ouyen area are being urged to stay informed and monitor conditions, as firefighters…

  • Mallee takes in-kind action

    Mallee takes in-kind action

    MALLEE Family Care will take part in the global generosity movement GivingTuesday on November 28. Launched in 2012, the event aims to create a day…

  • 26 homes for 1029 families

    26 homes for 1029 families

    MILDURA’S priority waiting list for social housing has jumped four-fold to more than 1000 families since 2018, but only 26 new homes have been added…

  • Why Lily loves to think on her feet

    Why Lily loves to think on her feet

    There’s always a lot going on inside Lily Lawrence’s head. The aspiring scientist has struggled with crippling shyness and the pressure to excel in her…

  • How a house divided can unite community

    How a house divided can unite community

    A HOUSING model that has existed in Mildura for more than three decades could be a sustainable method for addressing Australia’s affordable housing crisis. Dubbed…

  • Amputee support group thriving

    Amputee support group thriving

    AFTER losing both his legs at 45, Wentworth’s Allan McMillan felt like there was nowhere for amputees to seek support in Sunraysia. He spoke to…

  • Injecting room ‘need’ in Mildura

    Injecting room ‘need’ in Mildura

    SUNRAYSIA Community Health Services says Mildura needs its own medically supervised injecting facility because it can’t accommodate the region’s “heartbreaking” demand for drug help. Dual diagnosis…

  • Transport projects survive after ‘economic vandalism’

    Transport projects survive after ‘economic vandalism’

    ALL major federal infrastructure projects previously announced for Sunraysia and immediate surrounds will proceed, after surviving a federal infrastructure review. A total of 50 Australian…

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