News
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Tinny Rally rides the Apex wave
ACCORDING to Dan Willersdorf, a tinny is far better (and cheaper!) than a speedboat to see the sights of the Murray River between Mildura and…
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Teachers go on strike
FOR the first time in more than 13 years, public school staff in Victoria will walk off the job as part of protected industrial action…
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Rainfall spikes mosquito numbers
MOSQUITO numbers across the Mallee have risen in the last fortnight with recent heavy rainfall creating ideal breeding conditions. Municipal mosquito surveillance data has indicated…
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Police almost hit by stolen car
A MAN who accelerated a stolen car he was driving towards a police officer who was trying to apprehend him was at risk of institutionalisation,…
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Chilled tunes heat up the lake
THE shores of Lake Cullulleraine provided a perfect backdrop to the good vibes of the Cullulleraine Music Festival on the weekend. Party people got to…
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Webster gets portfolio updates
THE member for Mallee, Anne Webster, has welcomed a new role within the Federal Coalition Opposition after recently being named both shadow minister for regional…
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‘Over the top’ teen handed a bond
A TEENAGER displayed “an unbelievably over the top reaction” when she sent dozens of threatening messages to another female, turned up at the victim’s house…
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Last call for power saving bonus
HOLDERS of a health care card, pensioner concession card, Veteran’s Affairs pensioner concession card, or a Veteran’s Affairs gold card are being urged to apply…
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Back it up: free towing workshops!
THE grey nomads of the region could benefit from a series of free safe towing workshops and professional weighing sessions funded by the Wentworth Shire…
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Annie’s Song at the arts centre
AUSSIE musician Darren Coggan has been a big fan of John Denver since seeing him live in Canberra when he was a teenager. The singer,…
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Murph honoured with achievement award
SUNRAYSIA Daily chief-of-staff Allan Murphy has been honoured for his distinguished career in regional journalism with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rural Press Club…
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Local response to dementia increase
DEMENTIA is now the leading cause of death in the nation with an estimated 446,500 Australians living with disease. Yet, the number of people directly…













