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Mildura forum: Why vote independent?
THE rising role of independents is changing Australian politics, according to Mallee federal election candidate Sophie Baldwin. Ms Baldwin will be joined by former independent…
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Extra charge laid on former AFL star Nick Stevens
AN extra charge has been laid on Nick Stevens in relation to the case of alleged fraudulent activity while the ex-AFL player was operating a…
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Nats don’t take Mallee for granted, says Joyce
THE Nationals’ seven-decade hold on the seat of Mallee would not be “taken for granted” as the federal election nears, party leader and Deputy Prime…
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Flights of fancy and tales of terror: An Anzac memory
THE milestone 80th anniversary year of the Bombing of Darwin was solemnly recognised at the culmination of Mildura’s Anzac Day service on Monday, with a…
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Two nations, one solemnly cherished history
FOUR Wentworth singers have chosen to remember both international and local soldiers, performing the New Zealand national anthem in traditional Maori and English. Crowds gathered…
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A special day in a milestone year at Merbein
ANZAC Day marked the start of a busy year for the Merbein RSL, which is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary later this year. Walking…
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Age shall not weary the Anzac spirit
By SHANNON COLEE THE Anzac spirit is alive and well in the next generation, as could be seen in the young cadets who helped commemorate Anzac…
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Council backs heritage-listing bid for tree
By Allan Murphy WENTWORTH Shire has agreed it would be “quite appropriate” to support a request to heritage-list a 2500-year-old eucalypt known as the “WOW…
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The much-loved Yank who led our parade
THE returned veteran leading Mildura’s Anzac Day parade was actually an American who saw service in the Pacific theatre of World War II. Bill and…
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Hospital lifts visitor limits, but flu cases rising
VISITOR numbers allowed at Mildura Base Public Hospital are back to normal after two years of pandemic restrictions, but health services remain under pressure as flu…
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Crowds are back as racing returns to Mildura
FULL crowds can again return to the Mildura racecourse, with the first meeting of the year to be held on Tuesday. With races heavily disrupted…
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Garden walks to grow cancer support
SUNRAYSIA Cancer Resources Mildura is hoping its first major fundraiser since the COVID-19 outbreak two years ago will bring some much-needed backing for the support…













