Thursday, December 12, 2019

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Discount store Harris Scarfe enters voluntary administration

ANOTHER Mildura retail outlet faces an unclear future after discount department store chain Harris Scarfe entered receivership on Wednesday.

19 hours ago
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Convention a chance for Rory to showcase invention

RORY Morgan has the opportunity to flex his innovative muscles next month.

10 Dec 2019
Business

Green light for Subway drive-through in Deakin Avenue

MILDURA Council has ended months of controversy by issuing a drive-through permit for Subway’s Deakin Avenue shop after objectors abandoned the VCAT process.

10 Dec 2019
Business

Mildura’s first electric vehicle fast charge station opened

FUELLING the future is now a possibility for Sunraysia residents with the launch of Mildura’s first electric vehicle fast charging station.

10 Dec 2019
Business

Qantas Sydney-Mildura flights expected to boost tourism

THE announcement of a new air service between Mildura and Sydney is integral to boosting Sunraysia’s tourism market, according to Mildura Regional Development.

10 Dec 2019
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Winegrape growers call for fair prices amid high water costs

SUNRAYSIA growers will need the support of wineries this season to ensure the long-term future of the industry, according to Murray Valley Winegrowers chief executive Paul Derrico.

07 Dec 2019
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Mildura business fined for dumping industrial waste

A MILDURA business has been fined more than $8000 for dumping industrial waste at an unlicensed site.

05 Dec 2019
Farming

Canadian pension fund spends big on water, Robinvale almonds

ONE of Canada’s largest pension investment managers has spent $490 million buying almost 90,000 megalitres of high security water in the lower Murray-Darling Basin as well as 12,000 hectares of almond crops in Robinvale.

04 Dec 2019
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Chocolate company celebrates sweet success of 10 years

MILDURA Chocolate Company (MCC) on Tuesday celebrated its 10th anniversary with a morning tea for employees and volunteers.

03 Dec 2019
Business

Oasis status crucial for Mildura, Eckel says

MILDURA’S status as an oasis in the desert should be taken into consideration before future stricter water restrictions are implemented, according to council’s economic development and tourism councillor.

02 Dec 2019
Business

Festive launch to Christmas season in Langtree Mall

SUNRAYSIA residents welcomed the start of the festive season in the Langtree Mall on Saturday morning.

01 Dec 2019
Farming

Farmers blast new Victorian industrial manslaughter laws

SUNRAYSIA farmers have labelled new industrial manslaughter laws as “another assault” on the industry.

01 Dec 2019
Business

Shoppers cash in on Black Friday bargains

MILDURA shoppers and retailers made the most of Black Friday sales on Friday, according to Mildura City Heart manager Danielle Hobbs and Mildura Central manager Leigh Fuller

30 Nov 2019
Business

Recent events draw tourists to Mildura

MILDURA has been buzzing over the last couple of months, as major events draw tourists to the area.

30 Nov 2019
Farming

Seeding begins on Nangiloc edible hemp crop

MILDURA is one step closer to boasting the largest organic edible hemp crop in Australia, after Murray River Organics (MRO) started sowing seeds at its certified Nangiloc property this week.

29 Nov 2019
Business

Cann Group’s $130 million Mildura cannabis plan put on hold

PLANS for a $130 million medical cannabis growing facility at Mildura have been put on hold.

29 Nov 2019
Business

Mildura staff keep up appearances during Movember

STAFF at Mildura’s Forty Winks store admit they have received mixed reactions to the moustaches they have grown as part of the annual Movember campaign.

28 Nov 2019