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New Mildura hospital ‘needed’ to meet future health demands
VICTORIA’S Health Minister has conceded Mildura Base Public Hospital is “constrained on a whole number of levels” to meet the future health demands of the…
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One-off $1500 grant to help struggling Victorians pay rent
VICTORIANS struggling to pay rent because of multiple coronavirus lockdowns will be eligible for a one-off grant of up to $1500. The state government announced…
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NBN trial in Robinvale
ELIGIBLE Robinvale residents are being offered free voice services and up to $400 in incentives to take part in an Australian-first trial. Robinvale is one…
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Double vax check-in app would create ‘enormous headaches’ for businesses
MILDURA Sandbar owner Malcolm Kalms says a new check-in app that would allow business owners to only let in double vaccinated customers would create “enormous…
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After-dark test sites needed by trucking industry – Cupper
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper says round-the-clock COVID testing stations along Victoria’s regional freight corridors are “desperately needed” for truck drivers. She said three freight-friendly…
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Mildura Council aims for high-profile sports precinct launch
RECENTLY retired AFL star Eddie Betts and Richmond Football Club president Peggy O’Neal have been suggested as official guests at the delayed opening of Mildura…
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Kmart fire electrical, says Fire Rescue Victoria
FIRE crews were called to extinguish a fire at Mildura’s Kmart store for the third time in as many years on Friday night. Fire Rescue…
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New post-natal service arrives in region
MILDURA Health has introduced a new approach to post-natal services following the closure of a post-natal service at Mildura Health Private Hospital (MHPH) in 2019…
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Time to brighten up ugly buildings, says Mildura councillor
A MILDURA councillor wants to give free rein to individuals and community groups to spruce up some of the region’s “never great looking buildings”. Cr Liam…
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COVID restrictions bring more frustration for soon-to-be newlyweds
SOON-TO-BE newlyweds are once again doing a juggling act to reschedule what is expected to be one for the best days of their lives. With…
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Merbein man’s Father’s Day share is the image of protection
WHILE lockdown is not exactly how CFA firefighter Karl Zibell expected to spend his first Father’s Day, he says it will be special nonetheless. Mr…
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Ruses exhausted, scornful killer Daryl Suckling dies in jail
EVEN in his dying days, Daryl Francis Suckling was thumbing his nose at authorities, haunting the families of his many victims and taking great delight…













