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Merbein Fire Brigade fights on after 99 years
FROM a makeshift group of locals taking it upon themselves to fight fires in Merbein’s township, to a now 30-strong group of firefighters who have…
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Building plan the first stage in vision to refresh Robinvale
AN eight-house construction project for critical workers in Robinvale could be a prelude to the revitalisation of the town’s shopping centre. Robinvale-based Swan Hill Mayor…
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Sunassist says services are at risk
SUNASSIST says Sunraysia people have stepped in to fill empty roles but the organisation still needs more volunteers to service the area. Driving elderly and disabled…
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IVF restart brings relief for couples
THE IVF community has been heard loud and clear – Victorian IVF procedures are set to resume. Many people would find it hard to imagine…
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Botanic Gardens host return of Brekkie with Friends
BREKKIE with Friends will make a return to the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens this weekend. It’s been more than three months since the event was…
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Walpeup Reserve a firetrap, resident warns
A WALPEUP man says the town’s reserve is a firetrap that has been left in “rack and ruin”, and action must be taken clean up…
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Mildura to the fore in worker push, says Cupper
MORE workers may be on their way to region as the Victorian Government pushes for more visa places in regional Victoria. The Victorian Government confirmed…
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Mildura Christmas wonders go on sale
FOR two decades, the Bakers have had one of the best decorated houses in Mildura during December. Nancy and Geoff Baker have never had a…
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Pro tips put kids in the picture
TEENAGERS with a keen eye for detail polished up their skills at a workshop at Mildura Arts Centre this week. Melbourne-based photographer Tom Blachford hosted…
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Election game is on, says Barnaby Joyce
NATIONALS leader Barnaby Joyce has begun an unofficial federal election campaign with a whirlwind regional tour, and hinted in Mildura on Friday that Australia would…
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Bizarre behaviour leads to jail
A MAN was hauled back into police custody on the same day he was released, after his unusual behaviour on city streets prompted numerous calls…
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Mildura-based company to produce 35,000 recycled plastic sleepers
A MILDURA-based company has been chosen to run a project that could produce up to 35,000 recycled plastic sleepers each year. Integrated Recycling will build…













