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Funds flow to cut headspace wait times
HEADSPACE centres can apply for grants to reduce wait times and increase access to services as part of a $44 million boost. Member for Mallee…
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Volunteers needed for the coming storm
THE Mildura State Emergency Service unit has issued a call to arms following last week’s severe rainfall that battered north-west Victoria. The VICSES Mildura unit…
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Independent launches campaign for Mallee
AN independent candidate will launch her campaign for the federal seat of Mallee today on a platform of “deep-seated dissatisfaction with current representation”. Sophie Baldwin,…
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Back to Base festival delayed as COVID surge strains hospital
THE recent rapid spread of COVID-19 in Mildura has forced Mildura Base Public Hospital to postpone its Back to Base festival and riverside Jessica Mauboy…
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Riverfront cafe looks to add to its routine
THE sounds of laughter and music may soon be heard regularly from Cafe 1909. Owner David Heaysman has big plans for the riverfront restaurant with the…
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Jumping in brings a win for pool volunteers
COLIGNAN Pool’s state accolade is “rewarding” after years of community-focused work to maintain and run the “hidden gem”, says pool captain Bonnie Cox. The Colignan…
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Red Cliffs man faces charges over alleged hit-run crash
POLICE have laid drug and burglary charges against a Red Cliffs man who they allege was involved in a hit-and-run incident in Ballarat. The 28-year-old…
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La Nina at or near its peak, says Bureau of Meteorology
THE new year started hotter than average as the mercury in Mildura reached temperatures above 30 degrees on all but three days in January. The…
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Car-thief mum turns herself in
A CAR thief has been shown leniency after calling police to turn herself in. On Wednesday, Kylie Pappin was sentenced to two weeks’ jail after…
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Roads near Broken Hill under water
MOTORISTS travelling to the Broken Hill area in the coming days are urged to check for road closures following recent heavy rainfall. Barrier Police District…
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RAT kits available for north west farmers
FARMER advocacy groups and Agribusiness have joined forces to begin delivering thousands of Rapid Antigen Tests to Victorian farmers across the state. The initiative, organised…
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New bid for cash for bowls club upgrade
MILDURA Council will make a second attempt to secure government funding for an upgrade of the Mildura Workers and Mildura Bowls Clubs after an initial…













