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Robinvale solar farm a win for town
ROBINVALE welcomed the start of a new solar farm on Wednesday. Suntech Power Development Australia is building the Pethard Road solar farm, which is the…
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Mildura Show: It’s a family show for the Ryan clan
WHEN Ian Ryan thinks about the Mildura Show, family is never far from his mind. Since the second annual Mildura Show, the Ryan family have…
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New brand for Mildura anti-violence walk
MILDURA’S former White Ribbon Walk in November will be renamed Walk Against Family Violence. The high-profile White Ribbon Australia — which had accredited Mildura Council…
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Mildura not likely to have active 2030 Commonwealth Games role
MILDURA’S councillor for recreation and sport has conceded there is a “fair chance” the city will not be actively involved in hosting any part of…
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Young families hit the green for Bowling with Babies
MILDURA’S newest parents and their babies are swapping play mats for bowling greens next month as part of a sports program that promotes fitness and…
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New Mildura Regional Development chief thinking big
NEW Mildura Regional Development (MRD) chief executive Brett Millington has hit the ground running one week into the job. Mr Millington, who grew up in…
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Eight-block subdivision approved for Robinvale
ROBINVALE’S councillor has urged her community to “embrace the growth” to avoid prolonging the town’s housing crisis. Cr Jade Benham’s comments came as an eight-block…
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Big wheel leads stunt driving team at Mildura Show
A STUNT driver who has lit up the big screen in Hollywood blockbusters such as Mad Max: Fury Road will thrill Mildura crowds this weekend.…
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Wentworth Shire’s Vietnam sacrifice to be marked at cenotaph
WENTWORTH Shire residents who served during the Vietnam War will be formally acknowledged for the first time this Remembrance Day. A statue and plaque containing…
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Japan typhoon hits Mildura Council delegation
MILDURA Mayor Simon Clemence and an entourage were forced to “hunker down” in Japanese sister city Kumatori during this week’s typhoon, which has claimed the…
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Mallee safe sex message to youth lacks support, says report
THE Mallee has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates across the state and country, with less than one in five young people using condoms…
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Peeps in the Past: Grecian grapes and fishing restrictions
Presented by Mildura & District Historical Society. Compiled by Judi Hyde for Mildura Rural City Council Service. 100 years ago LOCALLY: Fishing in the Murray…












