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Man arrested following police pursuit
A MAN has been arrested after allegedly driving at more than twice the speed limit during a police pursuit in Buronga. Police attached to Barrier…
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Records tumble in heatwave
SHOPS were shut, streets were deserted and air-conditioners struggled as towns across north west Victoria set new all-time heat records on Tuesday. Mallee farming townships…
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Mum awaits sentence over bashing
A MOTHER of six has admitted her role in a “vigilante-style” kidnapping and bashing of a man with a hammer near a Mildura playground last…
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Tenancy dispute lands in court
A DISPUTE between a landlord and his tenant that resulted in expletives being spray painted across a property has landed in court. The Mildura Magistrates’…
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Red and amber alerts for blue-green algae
LAKE Menindee’s Site 19 and Outlet Regulator have been issued with blue-green algae red alert warnings this week, after recent testing was carried out at…
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Nursery cultivates second market
MILDURA’s cottage plant nursery is set to host its second pop-up boutique market following last year’s flourishing debut. Karoo Cottage Plants’ first market was held…
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Farmers encouraged to register for help
WITH extreme weather events occurring more regularly recently across Australia, farmers are being encouraged to register with Rural Aid, a charity assists in times of…
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Liberals reuniting with Nationals ‘can’t be forced’
SENIOR Liberals are confident of a reunion with the Nationals, but the resumption of the coalition won’t be rushed. One week after the Nationals walked…
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Hundreds of homes lost
MELBOURNE: Hundreds of Australian families have lost their homes to bushfires across recent months, with authorities warning the danger period still has months to run.…
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Driscoll’s standout summer
LOCAL cricketer Joshua Driscoll has had a summer to remember to say the absolute least, providing the clear snapshot of a technically gifted young athlete…
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Joybell brilliance brings Australia’s best
THE Mildura Sporting Precinct was alluringly transformed into a striking arena of green baize and polished timber as a hub of national cue sports excellence…
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Headland and Raynor rise to Gates Cup glory
SOUTH Australian pairing Trent Headland and Jaxon Raynor stamped their authority on Sunday night by securing the prestigious Outback Lawn Care 2026 Gates Sidecar Cup…
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Strong performances at SACA champs
AT the three grades of the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) Underage representative country championships held across the breadth of the Barossa Valley several junior…
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Personal bests highlight valiant club showing
THE Mildura Swimming Club was represented by five athletes at this year’s Victorian Country Championships in Geelong, with the group delivering personal bests, finals appearances…
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Heatwave halts Saturday cricket
ALL Saturday SCA matches were abandoned due to extreme heat forecast, with player welfare the overriding factor in the decision. The SCA confirmed on Friday…
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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Pilot unfamiliar with airbase before crash
AN experienced pilot undertaking aerial firefighting operations at Linga Airbase was unfamiliar with adjoining runways when the aircraft crashed into a paddock, an investigation has…
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Slow down around schools, police urge
SUNRAYSIA motorists have been reminded to slow down and take extra care around school zones with Victorian students returning this week. It follows a devastating…
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Anglers deliver golden catch
LOCAL fishing club members have made good on their promise to release more fish by delivering 25,000 golden perch fingerlings into the Murray River. The…
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Disco day at the Office
THE new era of daytime discos means you can get your groove on early, sink some bubbles, and still be home by 9 pm for…
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What’s on this weekend?
FRIDAY Portraits: Past and Present Mildura Arts Centre A RICH selection of portraiture from the MAC Collection spanning centuries and styles has been brought together…
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Man avoids jail over ‘appalling conduct’
A MAN displayed “appalling conduct” when he assaulted his partner in the presence of their young child and threatened to burn a house down with…
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Weapons cache was a ‘mistake’
A MAN who says he took a cache of weapons to Mildura Law Courts by mistake has been released on a bond to be of…
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MP backs Renmark bus service
MP Jade Benham has accused the state Labor government of ignoring the transport needs of the Mallee, as residents remain isolated, frustrated and exasperated. “They…
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Miss Beard goes to Washington
BORN and raised on a property near Merbein, 22-year-old Ella Beard landed in Washington this week to begin an internship at the office of Californian…
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Top citizen a dedicated wildlife carer
A DEDICATED carer of the region’s wildlife has been recognised as Mildura Rural City Council’s 2026 Australia Day Citizen of the Year. As secretary and…