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Engraving business etched into Mildura’s history
A FAMILY that has crafted more of Mildura’s history than most has decided to sell one of its shopfronts. Seeking a well-earned retirement, Neil Hammerton…
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Massive concrete pour a solid start for substation
CONSTRUCTION of one of the biggest electrical substations in the southern hemisphere has reached a major milestone at Buronga, where workers have poured 850 cubic…
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Kids roll up and have a ball
A ROADSHOW tennis program was served up in Mildura on Tuesday to encourage young people to set their sights on becoming a ball kid at…
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Little athletes on track for success
THE nationals are calling for three of Mildura and District Little Athletics Centre’s biggest rising stars. Isabell Alchin, Jett Johnson and River Dowling are on…
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Sergio, 90, knows the keys to a happy life
SERGIO de Pieri splits his time between Australia and Italy, but the 90-year-old performer says he considers Mildura his home. Born in Treviso, Italy, the…
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Parties unite for fact-finding Murray River tour
UNITED Australia Party senator Ralph Babet and Victorian One Nation MP Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell have kicked off a fact-finding Murray River tour in Mildura. Senator Babet…
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Push-ups for better mental health
LIFELINE is encouraging people to push for better mental health by participating in Australia’s largest fitness-based mental health initiative – The Push-Up Challenge. Participants will take…
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No chase before motorcycle crash, coroner told
POLICE have “absolutely” denied they were in a pursuit when a motorcyclist took off at “extreme” speed seconds before being killed in a crash, an…
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Healthy funding boost for new Meals on Wheels kitchen
SUNASSIST wants to thank the community for its contributions to the launch of the not-for-profit’s new kitchen, where dishes will be prepared for its Meals…
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Buddha’s blessing for Thai new year
MORE than 150 people joined in a Buddhist water-pouring ceremony in celebration of “Songkran” or Thai New Year at Mildura restaurant Thai-Riffic last week. Restaurant…
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Amputee’s push to form local support group
LOSING both his legs to diabetes has done little to dampen Allan McMillan spirit as he looks to help other amputees in the region. Mr McMillan,…
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Robinvale convoy gives Seamus a debut to remember
ENTRANCE passes for only Seamus Mitchell’s immediate family wasn’t going to suffice for his AFL debut. A travelling caravan of 52 people from Robinvale formed…













