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Sunraysia workers look forward to a return to normality
YOUNG workers from across Sunraysia are ready to return to some sort of normality on Friday after the conclusion of the local lockdown. Mildura’s lockdown…
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Pop-up vaccination clinics for NSW far west
POP-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held across the Wentworth and Balranald shires next week. The mobile clinics, run by two defence force medical teams…
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Sunraysia people share their dreams of freedom
SUNRAYSIA locals are excited to get out and about as Victoria starts reopening. With the local lockdown lifted in line with the rest of the…
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Mildura housing shortage needs urgent solution
HOUSING availability will be crucial if Mildura is to benefit from the exodus of people leaving metropolitan Melbourne for the regions, according to a Mildura…
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Sunraysia business anger grows at ever-changing rules ahead of reopening
ANGER has replaced frustration for Sunraysia businesses trying to grapple with ever-changing COVID restrictions as the region emerges from a 13-day lockdown today. An online forum…
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Unvaccinated Swan Hill chief executive gets council backing
THE unvaccinated boss of Swan Hill Rural City Council has been given a green light to continue working from home. Chief executive John McLinden said…
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Panel to discuss water ‘paradox’
THE conversation about water is simple, says one local irrigator: “water is decreasing and demand is increasing”. South West Water Users Association chairperson Howard Jones’…
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Beauty businesses to be added to double dose staff rules
CONFLICTING government messaging has left Sunraysia business owners “more confused than ever” as Mildura prepares to reopen from its latest lockdown on Friday. It is…
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Why not open a business during a pandemic, say three Sunraysia women
THERE is never a perfect time to open your own business, so why not during a global pandemic? That was the mindset of three local…
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Home Stretch gets extra support for youth in care
YOUNG people in care will be supported until they are 21 due to recent amendments to Victoria’s child protection system, which will refocus on earlier…
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Mallee minds to take on drought
THE Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund is inviting Mallee residents to become part of a national network of people passionate about preparing communities for future…
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Sunraysia awarded grant to combat Queensland fruit fly problem
THE Greater Sunraysia region has been awarded part of $2.9 million from a program designed to support fruit fly management programs, explore new ways to…













