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MDAS and chief executive part ways
AFTER months of uncertainty, Mallee District Aboriginal Services and chief executive Jacki Turfrey have parted ways. Ms Turfrey had been on indefinite unplanned leave since May,…
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Help unmask our ‘dealers of misery’
CRIME Stoppers Victoria is asking Mildura residents to help disrupt the illicit drug trade in the community by speaking up. Working with Victoria Police, Crime…
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The might and magnificence of our rising rivers
JESS Walker is mad keen on taking a dip in the Murray, but she can see why locals are advising her against it. “I can’t…
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Eat, drink on the cheap: Cashback offer to boost hospitality
THE return of the State Government’s dining and entertainment program has come at the perfect time for Mildura, where a number of new restaurants having…
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Junior F1 design crews in race for sponsors
STUDENTS at Henderson College are on the hunt for more sponsors as they prepare for an international STEM competition that challenges them to design a…
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Heritage study: What should we keep?
THE Quality Hotel Mildura Grand, Merbein’s Kenny Park Recreation Reserve and the Red Cliffs Pioneer Cemetery are among a long list of locations earmarked for…
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City welcomes new citizens
MILDURA Rural City Council hosted two citizenship ceremonies at the Alfred Deakin Centre on Friday ahead of Australian Citizenship Day. Fifty-four people from 18 countries…
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Community centres cut energy costs
SIX local schools and clubs have taken advantage of Mildura Rural City Council’s partnership with the Victorian Government to reduce their energy bills. The Mildura…
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Cold and rainy start to spring
IT has been a cool and wet start to spring for Mildura, with the city having already surpassed last year’s rainfall for the whole of…
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Partygoers dig Root Festival
THE Ouyen Mallee Root Festival is making its grand return this year with a strong focus on live music, good food and fun. The Mallee…
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More interest in foster caring
THE uncertainty of COVID-19 has had an unexpected upside for the Mallee’s out-of-home care agencies, with community members showing stronger interest in finding out more…
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Outstanding youth recognised for their contributions
MILDURA Rural City Council’s 2022 Youth Award winners were unveiled and celebrated at a special dinner at the Mildura Golf Club Resort this week. The…













