Anzac Day
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Work aimed at clean wetlands
WORK will begin at the Mildura South wetlands this week to remove overgrown vegetation.The work is aimed at increasing flow and improving the health of…
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Basin plan delay not on, says irrigator
A SUNRAYSIA irrigator says pausing the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is not politically practical, as 12 prominent experts question whether the multi-billion-dollar water reforms have been…
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Grass threat grows
A PREVIOUSLY low-key weed, winter grass (Poa annua) is challenging the herbicide resistance crown held by annual ryegrass, with glyphosate-resistant populations being confirmed in Victoria. Perhaps…
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Energy rules are broken, says report
Australia is in critical need of a stable, long-term way to reduce emissions in the electricity sector tied to its international commitments to act on…
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Wine prices fall short
GROWERS locked in to long-term supply agreements face price discrepancies of as much as $60/tonne for main red varities, according to Murray Valley Winegrowers executive…
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On a music mission
WHEN they started their own nightclub business in Mildura, Sunraysia’s Giac Ietto, Justin Lamattina and Vince Calvi were told they “would not go anywhere” with…
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Most women ‘not fond of exercise’
A STUDY into Australia’s booming “active wear” market shows women don the colourful clothing on average three times a week to work out or play…
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Aussies get chance to buy land
FARMERS across the Mallee will be among those to have more opportunity to own a piece of land thanks to a new plan by the…
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‘Start now on rehabilitation’: Need is high, says drug expert
THE research is in, and it shows that Mildura has a “high need” for a residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation service.Professor Nicole Lee, director of…
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Solid grains of truth
THE results of a four-year study of crop and soil data from hundreds of wheat paddocks across western Victoria will be presented at the Grains…
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New site for advice
IRRIGATORS can now access the most up-to-date information and advice online.ExtensionAUS, partnering with Agriculture Victoria’s Irrigation Services, has launched a new webpage Irrigating Agriculture –…
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Divine advice about ovines
THE sheep and wool industry is being invited to have its say on the future management of Ovine Johne’s Disease (OJD) in Australia.WoolProducers Australia (WPA)…







