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Sunraysia to lead new dementia initiative
SUNRAYSIA will be the test bed for a nation-first project aiming to improve the quality of life for people living with early-stage dementia, and their…
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Chalking up teacher training
A NEW academy in Mildura is providing local skills training for the Mallee’s teachers. Ordinarily, teachers and principals in the region who seek professional development…
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Powerhouse is powering up
JUST in time for the first week of spring and Father’s Day, the Powerhouse Precinct opened its doors for the first time over the weekend.…
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Oldies are goodies
A CELEBRATION of the “orphan make” of General Motors, the Oldsmobile, was held in Mildura at the weekend. A total of 48 members of the…
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Crops are on the table
PART of the Mallee’s rich agricultural history has been etched into a unique timber Grains of the Mallee table, which now takes pride of place…
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What do you love about your dad?
AS children prepare to spoil and celebrate their fathers tomorrow, students at Irymple South tell MILLIE MORELLO why they love their dads. WHAT DO YOU…
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Legacy ready for epic torch relay
MILDURA will be one of 45 Legacy clubs worldwide and the first Victorian region to host a leg of The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay 2023…
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In a heartbeat, Willow’s fight for life began
Hours after instinct told Maddy Hura something wasn’t right with her unborn daughter, doctors confirmed her worst fears. She tells LAURA TURNER about the fight…
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Kids’ car seats – you might be doing it wrong
EVERY child car restraint checked in Mildura between May and July this year was incorrectly fitted or used, according to data released by leading safety…
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Ouyen housing’s vacant look
A LONG wait for progress on Ouyen land that was earmarked for housing nearly a decade ago is causing frustration. Questions about the future of…
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Cod and crays off limits
THE NSW Primary Industries Department has reminded recreational fishers that the Murray cod and Murray crayfish seasons closed on Friday. NSW DPI fisheries deputy director-general Sean…
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Birding visit was a bit rubbish
MEMBERS of a birding group that travelled to Mildura have written to the mayor and chief executive officer expressing their dismay at the amount of…













