Sunraysia Daily

New 24-hour gym coming to Irymple

IRYMPLE residents are set to get a new 24-hour gym, with Club Aquarius owners John and Narella Hollywood planning to build at the Irymple Hub.

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Police & Courts

Mildura woman bailed on theft aggravated burglary charges

A WOMAN charged with aggravated burglary and using stolen credit cards has been released on bail.

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Politics

Mildura deserves special consideration, inquiry told

MILDURA’S remoteness, social disadvantage, span of services and vast distances should be taken into account when governments consider grants and infrastructure investment, an inquiry into regional Australia has been told.

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News

Million-dollar boost for drought-stricken Millewa

THE Millewa-Carwarp region’s fight against the drought is set to receive a million-dollar glimmer of hope.

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Sport

Hockey strikes new audience at Sunraysia session

YOUNGSTERS got their first taste of hockey on Saturday at the Sunraysia Hockey Association’s first Hookin2Hockey Come and Try session for 2020.

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Politics

Complete Murray Basin Rail Project, government urged

NORTH-WEST Victoria will be the big winners from a proposed intermodal freight hub terminal at Ballarat only when the Murray Basin Rail Project is complete, according to the head of the Rail Freight Alliance.

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Farming

Lake Cullulleraine manager hopes it doesn’t rain almonds

WHILE last week’s rain was a welcome sight for most Millewa farmers, it was a different story for one of the drought-stricken region’s almond growers.

15 Feb 2020

SD News

Mildura South abbattoir concerns, gym for Irymple, flows wait

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14 Feb 2020

Bill Sauer

Top three stay in form in SCA round 16

The top three have further asserted their ascendancy, while an unbeaten ton from Mildura West opener Ben Hallam has provided the individual highlight, in round 16 of Sunraysia cricket.

10 Feb 2020

Dry conditions are impacting Sunraysia houses

THE big dry is causing structural issues with houses in Sunraysia.

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News

Cupper lays foundations for building complaints

By Sionnie [email protected] com. auMEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper is asking homeowners to come forward if they have experienced issues with their building contractor. Ms Cupper said a local family had reported to her that their building...

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Farming

No short-term coronavirus impact for Select Harvests

AUSTRALIA largest almond grower Select Harvests says there has been no material short-term impact on its financial performance following the coronavirus outbreak.

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News

Antique guns attract strong interest at auction

AN under-and-over Kentucky Rifle, which went under the hammer for $3300, was among the top-selling items at the weekend’s Military and Antique Auction.

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Sport

Football

Sydney Swans draftee Dylan Stephens a standout

FORMER Red Cliffs footballer Dylan Stephens has caught the eye of senior teammates in his first AFL pre-season.

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Cricket

Aaron Feroz fires as Mildura West take positive step

MILDURA West are poised to snatch a season-defining win in the race to the Sunraysia Cricket Association First Division finals after a strong day one of round 17 against Nichols Point on Saturday.

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Sport

Hockey strikes new audience at Sunraysia session

YOUNGSTERS got their first taste of hockey on Saturday at the Sunraysia Hockey Association’s first Hookin2Hockey Come and Try session for 2020.

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Cricket

Wil Parker shines in Victoria Sheffield Shield debut

VICTORIAN debutant Wil Parker was his side’s leading first innings wicket taker in Sheffield Shield cricket against New South Wales.

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Sunraysia Life

Giovanni keeps traditions alive

Giovanni Barbera is well-known on the Sunraysia market scene and the rising popularity of his bread has driven him to set up a permanent home for his baking business, as Danielle Wilcock discovers.

14 Feb 2020

Sunraysia Life

Path to rediscover culture

If you’ve ever heard of Dareton’s Barkindji Wiimpatya Murra Centre, you’d probably know it as the town’s Aboriginal cultural hub, displaying everything from paintings to jewellery and artefacts such as didgeridoos and boomerangs. But for the...

14 Feb 2020

Sunraysia Life

Preparing gifts with love

Valentine’s Day flowers are synonymous with February 14. Some would argue they are the only and ultimate gift. For florists, like Melinda Williams, owner of Mildura Flower Studio, Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest in the year. She shared her...

14 Feb 2020

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Opinion

Letters

Efficient resolution a reason to shop locally

A heartfelt thank you to manager Simon Wolf at the Good Guys Mildura for the professional and genuine caring service and resolution of a warranty issue. My parents are elderly, gentle folk and non-complainers. Long story short: Simon and his staff...

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Letters

Irrigation meters a costly con for farmers

Irrigators, you’re being fooled. The water commission fooled irrigators into accepting their gift of an electromagnetic flow metre fully installed into their pump pipeline at no cost. They claim accuracy, no moving parts and low maintenance. My...

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Letters

Rural training the key to attracting doctors

Last week’s announcement that 100 additional training places have been allocated to the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) to train more rural generalist doctors is welcomed. Rural generalists are a key component to getting...

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