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Historic treaty established in Victoria
AUSTRALIA’s first Treaty with Aboriginal peoples has officially commenced, having passed the Victorian Legislative Council in October and signed with members of the First Peoples’…
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Suspense on the page
MILDURA Rural City Council Libraries have added some new titles to the Large Print Collection that our readers may enjoy. Here is a selection for…
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Peeps into the Past – 7 to 13 December: Power problems
PRESENTED by Mildura and District Historical Society and compiled by Judy Hyde for Mildura Rural City Council Libraries. 100 YEARS AGO HUMOURIST: Prior to the…
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Roundabout chaos: A circle we clearly can’t square
I’d like to raise an issue plaguing Mildura’s streets -one that has become as regular as the summer heat and almost as dangerous: our collective…
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Show some heart in the holiday rush
AS we head into the end point of the festive season, I want to offer a gentle reminder – one that feels more important each…
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Wonder at Birdie’s first Christmas
IT’S eight-month-old Birdie Bergens’ first Christmas, and her grandmother Donna Stewart is on track for making it a cracking one. Ms Stewart, who is a…
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Swan Hill mayor now lobby group chair
A SPOKESPEROSN Murray River Group of Councils, MRGC, has announced Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Mayor Cr Stuart King will chair the the group in…
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Lake Cullulleraine reels in a new jetty
LAKE Cullulleraine is set to receive $102,833 for a new jetty as part of a government initiative to improve access to fishing facilities. The project…
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A-peel-ing fruit fly workshop
GROWERS, landholders, and industry professionals are invited to get the latest update on the Queensland Fruit Fly at a workshop in Dareton next Tuesday. The…
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Pointers powered by the Kirirua-Gills
IT is always a wholesome family affair when the Nichols Point Gold women’s team take to Sunraysia turfs each week brimming with Pukapuka pride as…
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Gol Gol’s winning record faces stern East test
GOL Gol’s undefeated record heading into the Christmas break will be squarely on the line on Saturday when they defend their total of 216 against…
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Diamonds go orange
THE Sunraysia Softball Association’s Social 7s competition has been a hub for positive social awareness across the past two months, displaying inclusivity and solidarity. Last…
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Football Federation Sunraysia – Summer 7s results
Under-12 Mixed The Sharks defeated Young Boys – 13–0 Three Colours 2 defeated The Dark Knights – 6–0 Irymple Warriors defeated The Pointers – 9–4…
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Swallows reel in homegrown heroes
THERE has been a core theme to Irymple’s off-season acquisitions thus far and that has been luring back players to their home nest. Complementing Sam…
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One point to rule them all
MILDURA Lawn Tennis Club will serve as host to their own Australian Open 1 Point Slam this Saturday 13 December. The concept is part of…
Entertainment
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Stars pay tribute to Redford
HOLLYWOOD: Jane Fonda, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are among Hollywood figures paying tribute to screen legend Robert Redford, who died at his home aged…
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Lantern festival shines in Robinvale
PERRIN Street came alive last Friday as the Rotary Club of Robinvale Euston hosted the annual Robinvale Lantern Festival. The event drew a large and…
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Behind the curtain
BIOGRAPHIES are consistently one of the most popular collections in our Libraries where we can find the backstory on famous lives and different perspectives on…
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Author to drop-in to Robinvale
THE Robinvale Library is gearing up for a feel-good, laugh-out-loud literary afternoon with the launch of What Did I Miss?, the debut romantic comedy from…
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New-look hospital to blend past with present
AFTER the sneak peek of the new Wentworth Health Service redevelopment on the banks of the Darling River, people will be looking for reasons to…
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What’s on this weekend?
FRIDAY ngaratya – together, us group, all in it together Mildura Arts Centre SIX Barkandji/Barkindji artists Nici Cumpston, Zena Cumpston, David Doyle, Kent Morris, Adrianne…
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Pasture time for physical fences
FARMERS in Victoria and New South Wales now have access to virtual fencing and herding technology to guide and contain livestock without physical fences. In…
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Supporting new year cost burdens
LOCAL not-for-profit Children Having An Illness Living In Sunraysia, also known as CHALIS, is encouraging community members to continue their support as many families wrestle…
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New trees sprout industry growth
AUSTRALIA’S almond plantings are projected to reach between 71,000 and 76,000 hectares by 2030 as the industry begins a transitional phase to support long-term growth.…
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La famiglia on stage at MAC
ARE they arguing or having a loving conversation? This is the question many Aussies ask of their Italian neighbours, who talk, eat, and live loudly.…
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Gift wrapping for a good cause
IF you want to outsource your gift-wrapping this Christmas season, look no further than the Wings for Kids stall at Mildura Central. For more than…
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Fine for theft and damage
A MAN who was released from jail shortly before he damaged a children’s lolly dispensing machine and sign-in computer at the Red Cliffs Club has…