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Mildura’s Mona Adams turns 100 ‘without too much fuss’
TWELVE months ago, when Mona Adams turned 99, her friends and family gathered at the woolshed at the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens. Mona had chosen…
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Father’s Day across two states
AFTER spending Mother’s Day in lockdown, families in Sunraysia are prepared for another celebration under Stage 3 restrictions. From delivering gifts to Dad’s doorstep or…
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Murray-Darling Basin Plan water goes missing, say scientists
By Allan Murphy MURRAY-Darling Basin rivers are not getting the flows expected under the $13 billion Murray-Darling Basin Plan, even accounting for drought conditions. A…
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Another domino to fall in Mildura’s mall
THERE are calls for an urgent revamp of Mildura’s city centre as the second coronavirus lockdown crunch sends local businesses broke and turns the heart…
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Wentworth airport plan on schedule
WENTWORTH Shire Council hopes its $9.2 million new aerodrome will be the key that opens up the region’s tourism potential. The aerodrome project is on…
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Mildura-Bendigo charity run picking up pace
KEANU Padula is going the distance to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and to spread awareness of the deadly disease. Over the course of…
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Mildura crash teen gets a second chance
A TEENAGER who crashed into a pole while driving a stolen car in Mildura has been given a second chance after committing a string of…
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NSW extends border bubble into Vic
THE border bubble along the Murray River will expand at midnight Thursday, allowing residents to take a “first step towards normalcy” after the NSW Government…
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Mallee bushfire outlook uncertain, says seasonal report
PARTS of the Mallee are drier than normal heading into the 2020-21 bushfire season, according to the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook report released this week.…
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Mildura pilates instructor staying strong in tough times
REFORMER Pilates instructor Alina De Maria understands the importance of core strength, flexibility and maintaining a positive mindset. And she has called upon all of…
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Woman cops two $1000 fines within hours at NSW border
A WOMAN has been caught attempting to twice unlawfully cross into NSW at Buronga and Curlwaa within a matter of hours. NSW police said about…
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Grand final public holiday locked in for Victoria
VICTORIA may have lost the AFL grand final but its grand final-eve public holiday will continue, re-badged as a day to honour the state’s battle…












