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Tasty grapes surer thanks to new maturity standards
AUSTRALIAN Table Grape Association chief executive officer Jeff Scott says the industry’s new minimum maturity standards are a “win-win” for everyone. The standards, which were…
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Mildura transforms to hot rod heaven
A RECORD number of hot rods has rolled into Sunraysia for this weekend’s 33rd Goanna Run. Automotive fans will get the chance to admire more…
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Dust coat after warm and windy night
SUNRAYSIA residents experienced a scorcher overnight on Thursday, as temperatures didn’t drop below 30 degrees until about 1am, before easing higher again. Temperatures didn’t finally…
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Sunraysia water restrictions looking closer
SUNRAYSIA residents could be a step closer to the introduction of water restrictions next week. Lower Murray Water (LMW) foreshadowed a return to Stage 1…
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Water rules leave growers ‘dying a slow death’
PEAK horticulture groups have accused the Federal Government of being complicit in killing off generations-old family farms in Sunraysia. The groups say millions of dollars…
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Silver City Highway remains closed
THE Silver City Highway, north of Wentworth, remains closed. According to NSW Roads and Maritime Services, a “structural issue” at the Bunnerungee Bridge was identified…
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Supporters unite against breast cancer in Pink Ribbon Walk
A SEA of pink transformed the Coomealla Golf Club greens on Sunday, when Dareton residents united to support friends and family affected by breast cancer.…
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Mildura to Gol Gol charity run a race against paddlesteamer
SUNRAYSIA residents will have the opportunity to test their running ability against the PS Melbourne in an upcoming charity event. In the “unique” fun run…
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Join the club in anti-plastic push, says Irymple Rotary
IRYMPLE Rotary Club members understand there is no planet B and have signed a pledge to reduce single-use plastic. Past-president Michael Jobe initiated the pledge…
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Mildura heats up with 38 degrees forecast
SUNRAYSIA residents can on Thursday expect to experience the region’s hottest day in nearly eight months. The Bureau of Meteorology was forecasting hot and sunny…
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Silver City Highway closed in both directions
MOTORISTS are being asked to avoid the Silver City Highway between Wentworth and Broken Hill, with the road closed in both directions. LATEST: Bridge works on…
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Total fire ban issued for Mallee on Thursday
THE first total fire ban of the new fire season has been declared for the Mallee on Thursday. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) issued the…












