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Historic day branches out
SIGNAGE commemorating the significance of the Mildura Tree in the region’s history was officially unveiled at Thursday’s Mildura Day event. The annual celebration at the…
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Jail term ‘mercy’ for abused wife
A WALPEUP woman who murdered her abusive husband had a “compelling”case for mercy after being trapped in a cruel environment for more than a decade,…
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Top artist’s experiment
A MILDURA-BORN international artist is this weekend providing local art-lovers with an insight into her award-winning creative talents. Belinda Fox, who has earned a string…
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$230k Psyche Pumps repair bill
THE repair bill to get Psyche Pumps back up and running again is in excess of $230,000. The operator of the iconic tourist site has…
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Stuck in the political wlderness
THE first Victorian budget has been announced since the 2022 election, and no surprises here – Mildura barely got a mention. Already, the region has…
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Culture helps fight racism
EVENTS like Reconciliation Week help “put out the fire of racism” through cultural learning, Aunty Tanya Smith says. The MDAS head of cultural community engagement…
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Health check-up for Wentworth
NSW Mental Health Commissioner Catherine Lourey has visited Wentworth to gather evidence on the long-term adverse effects of COVID, floods and border closures. Ms Lourey…
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Sunraysia garlic may beat back COVID, flu, top scientists say
RESEARCHERS claim extracts of garlic grown in Sunraysia have been shown to stop COVID-19 and the flu in a world breakthrough. The University of Melbourne’s…
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Teams search for pipe leaks
THE Wentworth Shire expects to save “hundreds of thousands of dollars” in annual pumping and treatment costs through the second stage of its active leak…
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Mildura Tree’s place in history
THE Mildura Tree will get an official nod of recognition at this year’s Mildura Day Celebration. Commemorated every year on May 31, Mildura Day marks…
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Free tree removal to combat fruit fly ends
FRUIT Fly Murray Valley (FFMV) has phased out its free tree removal service. After a seven-year run where 10,498 Queensland fruit fly-infested trees were removed,…
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Mildura welcomes in proud new Aussies
OLUGBEAGA Adetoro hopes that her children can one day represent Australia in their sports after being welcomed as a new citizen on Monday. Mr Adetoro…













