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Players wanted: Jump aboard the ‘Roos revival
THE Meringur footy club still holds the Millewa league record for consecutive premierships and that six in a row came during a run of 10…
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Independent candidates clash over forum
INDEPENDENT candidate for Mallee Claudia Haenel has taken aim at Sophie Baldwin, questioning the fellow independent candidate’s “integrity” and calling on her to disclose “clearly and…
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Charity lands a monster donation
CHARITY fishing competition Fish the Fort has blown expectations out of the water, donating a massive $30,000 to children’s charity CHAILIS. Handing over the cheque…
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Passenger numbers are flying high
THE Mildura Airport has continued to see an overall steady increase in passenger numbers over the past few months, ahead of the arrival of a new…
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Truth commission calls for submissions
MILDURA elders can now make submissions toward the Yoo-rrook truth and justice commission as public hearings begin in Melbourne. The commission, the first Aboriginal-led truth-telling body…
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Wage change is timely, says picker
A MINIMUM wage for horticulture workers has come at “the right time” as cost-of-living pressures rise, says one seasonal worker, following the start of a…
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Hoping for fun at garden’s family day
AFTER the success of its Easter weekend event, the Garden of Hope is hoping families will get together again for its annual Family Fun Day.…
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Police chopper’s CBD landing
THE landing of a large helicopter on Sarah Oval in the heart of the city puzzled many and drew a small flock of onlookers when…
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New councillor sworn in
TROY Bailey has been officially sworn in as Mildura’s newest councillor. Mildura Mayor Liam Wood congratulated and welcomed Cr Bailey, who he said would add…
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Shrouded in history, fountain gets a facelift
IF you’re wondering why a big white box has been erected on the Deakin Avenue centre plantation at the intersection with Eighth Street, we can…
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Doctor suspended over script breaches
A DOCTOR who worked in Mildura has been suspended from practising for two months for professional misconduct. While working in emergency departments at the then…
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Man jailed over crash deaths of mum, daughter
A MAN man has been jailed for a maximum of three years after being found guilty by a jury of dangerous driving that caused the…













