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Fishing banned around lower Darling aerators
FISHING has been banned around aerators in the lower Darling River. Ten aerators have been placed in areas of the river from Menindee to Pooncarie…
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Communities walk on together against racism
THE indigenous and non-indigenous communities of the Millewa and Mallee came together on Saturday at an event that the indigenous community hopes represents “a new…
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Year in Review: April 2019
Saturday, April 6 MEMBER for Farrer Sussan Ley is expected to visit Wentworth Shire next week for crisis talks over Wentworth’s looming doctor shortage. It…
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Chalmers Winery extension approved
CHALMERS Winery at Merbein has been given the green light to develop a boutique winery and associated function centre despite concerns about dust, noise, odour…
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Soccer gets a kick along with funding
COUNCILS across northern Victoria can apply to expand and renovate soccer facilities in the area following a funding boost from the Victorian Government. Member for…
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Red Cliffs carols worth the wait for big crowd
RED Cliffs’ Christmas carols went off without a hitch on Saturday night with more than 1000 people attending. Carols organiser Karen Willcock said the turnout…
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Wentworth backs Willowfest in worldwide promotion
WENTWORTH Shire Council has entered into a three-year sponsorship agreement with Willowfest Australian Cricket Championships. Under the sponsorship agreement, the shire will continue its association…
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Water bombers swoop on Mallee fire
MALLEE firefighters have used water bombing aircraft to contain one of three fires started by lightning on Friday night. Department of Environment, Land, Water and…
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Dareton Aboriginal liaison officers honoured
FORMER Aboriginal liaison officers, police and community members gathered at Dareton police station last week for the unveiling of memorial plaques to two men. The…
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Mildura’s three-metre tomato plant is big on taste
JACK and the Beanstalk might not seem so far-fetched to Mildura couple Brian and Litsa Moylan, as they enjoy the fruits of the almost three-metre…
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Year in Review: January 2019
Saturday, January 12 A HIGH alert for potentially toxic blue-green algae was issued for the Murray River from Lock 11 to the Chaffey Bridge including…
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Year in Review: February 2019
Tuesday, February 12 MILDURA police said a vigilante group that had been naming and shaming individuals it claimed to have caught in “stings” seeking underage…













