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Stop work order ‘ignored’: Coomealla residents complain over nearby grape crushing plant
A RESIDENT near the site of a Coomealla crushing plant and winery has been left frustrated by what she claims is a repeated violation of…
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Giant perch catch: Hauls after big Darling kills, say fisheries team
A POMONA man has been charged with taking and illegally selling 12 tonnes of golden perch worth $200,000 from the Darling River – including after…
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Taking strides with strength
“THIS can’t be real” are the thoughts that have been lingering with Donna Bowman since the irreversible decision that changed her life.In March last year,…
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Power outage hits Mildura
POWER has gone out for some Mildura residents and businesses this evening.As of 6.30pm, Powercor’s outage map said 1623 customers in Mildura were affected by…
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Wasted and rotten: Bad batch of mulch contaminated with carcinogens
LACK of education, supervision and management are factors said to be causing the production of contaminated mulch in Sunraysia. For Red Cliffs landscaper Tom Fagan, the…
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Blood donors needed in Mildura over Easter
FIFTY blood donors are needed in Mildura over the Easter period, according to the Australian Red Cross Blood Service.Supplies need to be bolstered for cancer…
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Locks gone for a cause
THERE was no hesitation from Mildura firefighter and Gol Gol Hawks footy player Rachelle Poustie when she shaved off her long blonde locks in the…
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Night on the greens to help our farmers
COOL autumn weather and the Coomealla Golf Club greens will set the scene for an outdoor cinema this Sunday.The Outdoor Family Movie Night will screen…
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Powercor fined over breaches
POWERCOR has been slapped with a $374,000 fine for breaching powerline clearance regulations along lines between Mildura and Benalla.The electricity distribution company pleaded guilty to…
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Sussan Ley tackles doctor crisis
MEMBER for Farrer Sussan Ley will meet with key stakeholders to discuss Wentworth’s doctor shortage during a visit to the shire tomorrow. Ms Ley is expected…
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Federal Government announces $70m for Murray-Darling Basin
THE Federal Government will spend $70 million after an independent report into the Darling River fish kills called for more research, monitoring and protection of…
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Mildura MP Ali Cupper says farm protests a ‘strategic mistake’
MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has distanced herself from the tactics of the Aussie Farms protesters after having “liked” the charity group’s Facebook page. Federal Mallee…










