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‘More stability’ in minimum horticulture wage, says union
A MINIMUM casual wage is another step in wiping out the exploitation of newer seasonal workers by under-paying labour contractors, says a Mildura-based union organiser.…
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Mildura wine show the ‘most important’ says top judge
JUDGES have hailed the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show (AAVWS), which ended in Mildura on Saturday, as the most important wine show in the country.…
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‘Heavy fuel load’ in Red Cliffs house fire
A FIRE that destroyed a house at Red Cliffs early on Saturday is under investigation. The unoccupied house was well alight when Country Fire Authority…
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South Mildura to taste the “upmarket” at Southies Cafe Bakery
SOUTH Mildura will soon be getting an “upmarket” cafe to cater to the area’s expanding population. Francois Lotter, who also operates APCO Mildura, has recently…
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Mildura housing prices rise 15.6% as demand grows
HOUSE prices may continue rising as more buyers from Melbourne enter the Mildura market in the coming months. According to housing data from the Real…
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Horticulture figures say worker exploitation could worsen
EXPLOITATION of harvest workers would continue and possibly worsen under the introduction of a minimum wage designed to protect them, it’s been claimed, as the…
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Mildura caters for alternative wine tastes
THE “most important wine show in the country” is back in Mildura for its 20th annual event. Judging for the Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show…
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New racquets a hit with Mildura West Primary School Preps
PREP students at Mildura West Primary School are feeling tennis fever after being gifted tennis racquets on Thursday. Each Prep student at the school was…
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Mildura South Primary School honours Kokoda heroes
STUDENTS at Mildura South Primary School paid their respects to Kokoda Track soldiers on Wednesday at the school’s annual Kokoda Day ceremony. Wednesday marked 79…
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Mildura Houseboats navigates troubled waters
TAKING out the unique accommodation category in the NSW Tourism Awards would be an amazing reward for surviving and adapting to the many changes of…
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Vaccine mandate causes ‘harm’ and ‘division’, says Webster
MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says COVID-19 vaccine “segregation” is causing “harm” and “division” in Victoria. Dr Webster praised outgoing Swan Hill Council chief executive…
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Firefighters battle flames near George Chaffey Bridge
AN unattended camp fire could have ended in disaster near George Chaffey Bridge on Thursday night. NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western district manager Superintendent…













