News
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Buzz about bee pollination
AN increase in almond plantations combined with ongoing dry conditions is likely to put pressure on the availability of pollination services, a local beekeeper has…
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VIDEO: Aldi opens its doors in Mildura for the first time
AFTER a long wait, supermarket chain Aldi has officially arrived in Mildura. Keen shoppers lined up for this morning’s opening of the new store at the…
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$1 million in cannabis found in truck
A MAN has been charged after cannabis valued at more than $1 million was seized during a vehicle stop in NSW’s far west.About 2.30am on…
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Preferences will be key, Labor candidate for Mallee Carole Hart says
LABOR candidate Carole Hart believes preferences will play a key role in determining the winner of the Federal election next month. Maryborough-based Ms Hart, who…
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Five set for climate debate
FIVE Mallee federal candidates have been confirmed for tomorrow night’s climate change community forum organised by 350 Mallee Climate Action Group. Candidates will be given 10…
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Aussies rate basin plan ‘poor’
THE deaths of more than one million fish on the lower Darling River over summer have played a key role in raising awareness of the…
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In the Classroom: Here’s pie in your eye
NOTHING shows school is out better than a pie to the teacher’s face at the end of term. For Irymple South Primary School students, the chance…
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Road caution plea
SUNRAYSIA residents and visitors to the region are being asked to take extra care on the roads these school holidays after a tragic start to…
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The boozy truth about social media advertising
NEW research has revealed the obscure nature of alcohol promotion on social media, with a lack of disclosed sponsorship common among Australia’s top “influencers”.The VicHealth…
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Mike Stone set to leave Murray Valley Winegrowers role
MURRAY Valley Winegrowers (MVW) executive officer Mike Stone will retire from the role in June.Mr Stone has had two stints as chief of the Mildura-based…
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School holiday fun: A trove of fun for children
SUNRAYSIA children dived into a “splashtacular” day out at Mildura Waves as part of Mildura Council’s school holiday program yesterday.A group of 21 young people,…
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Bird’s eye view of our wetlands
WHILE the link between wetlands and waterbirds is obvious, the role environmental water plays in supporting woodland birds and other terrestrial species along the Murray…










