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Peeps in the Past: Treasurer faces hard questions in Mildura
August 16-22, 2020. Presented by Mildura and District Historical Society. Compiled by Ann Ziguras and Sue Kelly for the Mildura Rural City Council Library Service.…
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NSW eases border access for agriculture workers
VICTORIAN farmers and critical agriculture workers who live outside the border zone can now cross into NSW without having to quarantine in Sydney for two…
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Electric car boost for towns in north-west Victoria
ELECTRIC cars will soon be connected all the way from Melbourne to Mildura. More than 15 new electric vehicle charging stations will be constructed in…
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Modern look adds to Mildura’s streetscape
STAFF at Elders Insurance Mildura have settled into their new, futuristic premises. The multi-million dollar, five-month fit out was completed in April, with staff moving…
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Goulburn to Murray inter-valley trade rules safe for now
NO changes will be made to the Goulburn to Murray inter-valley trade (ITV) rules without extensive consultation with irrigators and stakeholders. The announcement comes after…
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La Trobe University plans for 25 per cent revenue fall
LA TROBE University’s draft strategic plan for the next 10 years has been shared with staff for consultation, with the university’s vice-chancellor flagging a strong…
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Off-leash dog creates havoc on Lake Hawthorn walk
A CABARITA resident has called on fellow dog owners to obey the law and leash their canine companions. After her 20-month-old chocolate labrador Benson was…
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Fitting tribute for long-time firefighter Bill Walker
A LONG-time firefighter described “as tough as nails” was mourned by the Mildura community he dedicated so much of his life to on Thursday. William “Bill”…
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Recreational licence fees vital to Murray River, says OzFish
OZFISH’S Murray-Darling Basin manager Braeden Lampard says while he supports Member for Mildura Ali Cupper’s call for refunds to be provided to Victorian river users,…
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Lisa Neville says Victoria is working on irrigator guarantee
VICTORIAN Water Minister Lisa Neville says Victoria will do all it can to guarantee no shortfall for irrigators in the lower Murray River or elsewhere…
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Houseboats owner supports refund to keep Sunraysia tourism afloat
MILDURA Houseboats co-owner Chris Durban welcomes a push for NSW Government refunds for Victorian river users, saying businesses like his were crying out for help…
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Mildura homeless rates set to spike, says Mallee Family Care
MALLEE Family Care fears there will be a spike in the rate of homelessness in the region once government support payments are wound back after…













