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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…
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Irymple South Primary School feeds in joy by the spoonful
IRYMPLE South Primary School have stirred up a fresh idea to help brighten up the days of aged-care residents. Students working onsite this week created…
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Warm spring surprise for Mildura
SUNRAYSIA was greeted by a mild start to spring on Tuesday. After a chilly morning, the region enjoyed a mostly sunny day that fell just…
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Curtain goes up on Mildura’s musical comedy
PEEPS IN THE PAST August 30-September 5, 2020 Presented by Mildura and District Historical Society. Compiled by Ann Ziguras and Sue Kelly for Mildura Rural…
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Rural firie volunteer call
DESPITE current lockdown measures, the work and recruitment of local fire brigades has not stopped, with a lot of work going on behind the scenes.…
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Silver lining to Sunnycliffs pumpkin robbery
THE mum of a Sunnycliffs farm produce stall owner says the community’s response to her daughter being robbed has taught a valuable lesson about community…
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SMECC chief Dean Wickham set to move on
SUNRAYSIA Mallee Ethnic Communities Council (SMECC) says executive officer Dean Wickham is leaving after more than a decade with the organisation. SMECC board chair Redgina…
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Candidate bullying unacceptable, says leader program chair
BULLYING of council candidates is completely unacceptable, Northern Mallee Leaders Program (NMLP) chair Justin Nicholas says. Mildura Council candidate Racheal Fyfe, an NMLP graduate and…
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Robinvale grave sites get new respect
A PROJECT to restore and enhance Aboriginal grave sites in Robinvale has begun. Volunteer crews got to work pouring cement and adding headstones to the…













