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LETTER: Well done Lisa Neville for taking action
The Victorian Farmers Federation applauds Minister for Water Lisa Neville for prioritising the protection of the Murray River and existing irrigators by limiting new water…
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Chance to get into dance
NO skills or uniforms are needed, just an interest in dance. Mildura Calisthenics Club and Mallee Sports Assembly (MSA) will conduct a new masters dance…
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Retailers set for tax cut windfall
MILDURA Central retailers are anticipating an influx of shoppers looking to spend their extra $1000 this tax season. In the wake of the Coalition’s $158 billion…
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Axe hovers over Vision Australia Mildura radio service
A VOLUNTEER-run Mildura radio service that has provided vision-impaired residents with vital news and information for more than 20 years is facing the axe. Vision…
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Commonwealth Bank to close branch at Mildura Central plaza
MILDURA Central’s Commonwealth Bank branch will close next month after knocking back a lease renewal. Customers will have until August 16 to use the Fifteenth…
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Water licence allocations crackdown could be too late, says Mildura councillor Anthony Cirillo
A CRACKDOWN by the Victorian Government on sourcing water from the Murray River may be too late, according to Mildura environment and farming sustainability councillor…
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NAIDOC Week 2019: National honour for sports star
DARETON three-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Shantelle Thompson has added another accolade to her belt, being named the national NAIDOC Sportsperson of the Year. The…
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Age saves teen from jail time
A TEENAGER says he committed an aggravated burglary and broke into numerous cars because he was “sick of being broke all the time”. Tevita Shayler-Nikua…
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Science drives kids’ creativity
ELEMENTS of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) came together with art for children at Mildura Arts Centre yesterday. Kids aged five to 12 used…
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Six times the limit
A BURONGA man who was caught driving at 6½ times the blood-alcohol limit will face court next month. Police said on July 4 the man…
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Award drives new ambitions
PASSIONATE and driven, Shantelle Thompson says the recent boost to her sporting profile will give her further capacity to be a strong voice in the…
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Minister defends water projects
A WAR of words has erupted again over the management of the Murray-Darling basin with the Federal Government standing firm on spending for water efficiency measures…










