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It was a warm, wet winter
By Milee Morello WARMER days and milder nights were the story of Sunraysia’s 2023 winter, while higher-than-average rainfall in June and July pushed total winter…
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New Tasers for police
FRONTLINE police in Mildura and Swan Hill will soon be armed with upgraded tasers as part of a $214 million agreement with US-based supplier Axon.…
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Salute Wentworth’s top citizens
RESIDENTS who have made a significant contribution to the Wentworth community can receive public recognition through the Wentworth Shire’s 2024 Australia Day Awards. Council has…
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Do these bikes ring any bells?
MILDURA police have collected about 60 stolen bikes over the past 28 days, but are having trouble reuniting them with their owners. Bikes that aren’t…
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Unique solar plant could be the best thing under the sun
Analysis: Bernard Humphreys THEY say that solar power is useless if the sun isn’t shining, but they haven’t counted on a lightbulb idea that promises a…
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Local lotto fortunes give Wenty a lift
WHEN Wentworth’s Rowan Congress received a late-night call to say her news agency had sold Thursday’s $40 million winning Powerball ticket, she initially thought it…
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Just four new homes as thousands wait
MILDURA will receive $1.5 million from the state government to build four social houses. More than $17 million has been allocated to build 55 new…
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Unhappy ending for Big Bad Wolf
RED Cliffs Primary School students put their persuasive skills to use this week, convincing Detective Senior Constable Donica Foster that the Big Bad Wolf deserved…
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Mega train lines up for a record
THE longest train to ever run on the V/Line freight rail network came to Merbein on Tuesday, to explore the possibility of increasing Sunraysia’s rail…
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Mini-Olympians make their mark
AN interschool athletics event touted as a “mini Olympics” drew school kids from all over Sunraysia to Mildura West Primary School. Thursday’s big event was…
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Vandals force trees’ removal
MILDURA Rural City Council has been forced to remove two large peppercorn trees adjacent to the Mildura Riverfront Skate Park. It cited recent acts of…
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Creative arts camp to inspire kids
MALLEE youth are encouraged to unlock their creative potential at Fairfax Youth Festival’s Square Pegged camp. Young people can apply to join a week-long creative…
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