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Anatomy of crime writing
Critically acclaimed novelist Alex Hammond is the author of two gripping, fast-paced legal thrillers set in Melbourne. His first novel, Blood Witness, was shortlisted for…
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Sports grants for Sunraysia sporting clubs
ELEVEN Sunraysia sporting clubs will receive funding to address barriers in sporting participation and create more inclusive ways to access sport. Community Sport Minister Ros…
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Growers call for rethink on rates
SUNRAYSIA’S peak horticultural bodies have written a formal letter to Mildura Council calling for a rethink on a plan to increase farming rates. Councillors last…
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Islanders volunteer to help gardens
A GROUP of workers from Vanuatu who are between paid jobs have volunteered their time to help clean and tidy Sunraysia’s largest gardens. The Pacific…
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Do what you know, says Olympian
OLYMPIC champion Lauren Burns delivered an inspiring speech to St Joseph’s College students and families on Friday. The Australian taekwondo gold medallist was the guest…
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Kabaddi gets a grip on Mildura
EVENT organisers have hailed the weekend’s Kabaddi Cup a success, with close to 2000 spectators in attendance. Over 50 Kabaddi players took to the field…
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$10k tournament to lure bowlers
MILDURA Bowls Club will host a four-day tournament and invite teams to compete for a share of $10,000 prize money. Competitors will play in teams…
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Cheers to future leader in wine industry
A SUNRAYSIA winemaker has been selected as one of only 15 “Future Leaders” in the Australian grape and wine sector’s flagship leadership development program. Buronga…
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Gambling inspectors to target venues
INSPECTORS from the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission will visit Mildura to make sure gaming venues are following the rules and doing all they…
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MRD and Pico Play shed light on project
MILDURA Regional Development and Pico Play have held an industry forum to showcase the upcoming LightState project. About 45 people attended the meeting at its…
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Grant will help student achieve dream
Chaffey Secondary College’s year 9 student Zahra Hussaini has been selected out of 700 students for a $20,000 Harding Miller Education Foundation Scholarship. Hundreds of…
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A classic Mother’s Day in Mildura
MOTHER’S Day in Mildura was filled with love, care and colour. At the Mildura riverfront, more than 370 people laced up their walking shoes to…













