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In tune with community choir
SONGWRITER and lyricist, James Weldon Johnson, once said: “No nights are dark, no days are long, while in my heart there swells a song”. Maeve…
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Paint sized fun at art class
SUNRAYSIA Arts and Learning at Merbein has created a safe, inclusive space on Thursday afternoons during term two for budding young artists to unleash their…
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Fuel supply not problem – Wentworth Shire Council meeting briefs
THE fuel crisis is not expected to affect Wentworth Council day-to-day operations. In response to a question posed by Cr Brian Beaumont at the April…
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Thanks for neighbours and community after fire
A MILDURA family is on the road to recovery after their Hector Street home was destroyed in a fire believed to have been caused by…
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Peeps into the Past – 12 to 18 April: A place to remember
PRESENTED by Mildura and District Historical Society and compiled by Judy Hyde for Mildura Rural City Council Libraries. 100 YEARS AGO CURRANTS: Currants have this…
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Eating healthy
FROM kitchen gardens to comfort baking and budget-smart dinners, these four practical guides each offer down‑to‑earth inspiration for cultivating a healthier, happier and more sustainable…
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On the road to better health
ACCESS to healthcare is getting a major boost across the Mildura region, with a $3.5 million multipurpose screening truck to bring vital health checks directly…
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Step inside screening truck
THE Sunraysia Farmers and Makers Market will take on a health focus this Saturday, with a fully equipped multipurpose screening truck set to be on…
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Businesses back truck
LOCAL businesses, including Chemist Warehouse Mildura and Sunbeam Foods, have given strong support to the Mildura Base Public Hospital Foundation (MBPHF) multipurpose screening truck. The…
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Round robin ignites new era
SUNRAYSIA’ sleeping sporting giant is ready to erupt back into life this weekend as the Old Aerodrome Ovals Soccer Park hosts a blockbuster pre-season round…
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Big showing for little aths at State Champs
SUNRAYSIA’S Little Athletics representatives have come home from the South Australian State Individual Championships in late March with a swag of medals of all shades.…
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Ouyen awaits Tigers test
AFTER a spirited victory against Merbein, Ouyen will be out to replicate their efforts last week as they look to climb back up the ladder…
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South set for Imps showdown
SOUTH Mildura will look to extend their rampant, unblemished start to the season when they meet an Imperials side stepping up for their opening hit-out…
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Becker bombshell meets Bulldogs bite
SOUTH Mildura will look to build on early momentum this year when they host Imperials in a clash laced with intrigue, form and fresh firepower.…
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Demons and Roos renew grand final rivalry
IT was not the start Mildura had in mind, falling by seven goals on the road to Robinvale, and the task doesn’t get any easier…
Entertainment
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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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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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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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Livestock warning for burn piles
FARMERS are being cautioned to keep stock animals away from burn piles as the state continues to lift fire restrictions. Officers from Agriculture Victoria are…
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Disease detection for livestock
A SENIOR veterinary officer is encouraging Victorian Farmers to monitor animals for early detection of exotic diseases. In a recent statement, Agriculture Victoria senior veterinary…
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Almond report exceeds expectations
ALMOND sales have exceeded expectations for the past financial year after a rise in sales for the end of the season. The almond season officially…
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Assault threat nets conviction
A WOMAN who threatened to assault her former partner and his mother has been given a good behaviour bond. The Mildura Magistrates’ Court heard the…
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Get revved up for the Gol Gol country fair
THERE is only one way the people of Sunraysia can combine playing with baby farm animals, spending some hard-earned cash, and having a good feed:…
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Sessions seek to keep up the STI fight
A LEADING expert in the field of sexually transmitted infections, or STI, has lauded the Sunraysia region’s efforts in controlling the harmful diseases. Professor Jane…
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Fine for suspended driving
A MAN who was intercepted by police twice for driving while his licence was suspended has managed to keep his licence but learnt a costly…
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Councillors debate cultural and heritage charter
A REVISED Heritage and History Advisory Committee Charter was submitted to Wentworth Shire councillors for approval at their regular meeting this week for its annual…
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Clothes lines light up the desert sky
WHAT do Hills Hoists and instruments have in common? Bruce Munro’s Fibre Optic Symphonic Orchestra, also known as FOSO, at Wentworth’s Perry Sandhills, that’s what.…
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When vision fades, craft takes shape
IN a backyard shed in Irymple, where the hum of machinery blends with the scent of freshly cut timber, a new kind of craftsmanship is…