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It’s a boy – Mildura hospital welcomes first baby of 2021
THE new year wasn’t the only arrival the Cameron family celebrated last week. At 10.24am on Friday, baby Arlo entered the world, becoming the first…
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Partner’s assault became a woman’s recurring nightmare
KIM O’Reilly pauses in reflection as the past two years flash before her eyes. The images are like a video recording running over and over…
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Report slams Mildura Council sports planning and investment
A DAMNING new report has found a number of glaring holes in how Mildura Rural City Council manages its sport and recreation facilities. The council’s…
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Recreation strategy shows those in need
MURRAYVILLE footy club has a good argument for having the most dilapidated sporting facilities in the Mildura municipality. Its change rooms were built before the…
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Christmas lights up in Mildura
LOCAL residents Ben Stevenson and Ebony McGregor have been rewarded for their efforts brightening the lives of Sunraysia residents by taking out the 2020 Christmas…
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Mallee faces poverty hit after ‘brutal’ job payment cuts
THE Federal Government’s call to slash the JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments at the start of the new year is “brutal”, according to Mallee Family Care…
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Fire response beats wind threat to Wentworth
THE Wentworth area dodged disaster late last week when a fire tore through about 140 hectares of grassland at Milpara Station, 30km north-west of the…
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Mildura Family Day Care recognition
MILDURA-based Family Day Care educator Bronwyn Williams has been awarded the prestigious Perpetual Star Award as part of the 2020 Family Day Care Australia Excellence…
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Psyche Pumps in prime condition, say volunteers
THE future of Psyche Bend pumping station is looking bright despite the site being closed for six months last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. Sunraysia…
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Over 60s face perils in ladder work
VICTORIANS are urged to stay safe when using ladders for odd jobs, like taking down festive decorations or doing DIY maintenance around the home, as…
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Mildura smoke alert for Koorlong forest fire
A LIGHTNING strike is believed to have caused a fire in the Lower Murray Water Treatment Plant Forest Reserve at Koorlong on Sunday night. Firefighters…
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Masterful performances from YouFit Mildura members
PEOPLE say age is just a number, but Sharon Williams and Robyn Cielo are living proof. The YouFit Mildura members recently achieved podium finishes in…













