Community
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Frank Frost retires after 50 years preventing and fighting fires in Sunraysia
FRANK Frost admits he has seen “some dramatic stuff” during 50 years in the business of preventing and fighting fires in Sunraysia. Mr Frost had…
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In the garden Tongan style
Sosiua Fevaleaki, of Brian Crescent, Mildura, is this week’s featured garden. What has inspired the different features of your garden? Since coming from Tonga in…
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New SMECC chief Alisi Fangaloka finds her dream job
FROM Robinvale District Health Services to SuniTAFE and the roles along the way, there have been many stops on Alisi Fangaloka’s career path. But wherever…
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A world of flora at Hyde’s doorstep
“A GARDEN full of rooms” is the way Judi Hyde likes to describe her Mildura oasis as she wanders through her front yard past the…
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Staff form guard of honour to farewell Mildura surgeon Kevin Chambers
STAFF at Mildura Public Base Hospital formed a guard of honour on Saturday morning to farewell popular surgeon Kevin Chambers. Mr Chambers’ hearse did a…
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Campaign is all about respect
Mildura residents might have noticed spots of orange popping up around town over the last few days. The splashes of colour represent the campaign to…
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How a cuppa and a chat can change a life
A CUPPA and a chat could change a life. That’s the belief behind Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council’s (SMECC) conversation and reading “cafe” program. Each…
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Mildura Base Public Hospital celebrates NAIDOC Week
AS part of a number of firsts since switching to public management, Mildura Base Public Hospital (MBPH) hosted a NAIDOC Week celebration on Wednesday. MBPH…
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Mildura’s Remembrance Day restricted by virus bans
THE crowds were thin and there was just a short opportunity for reflection as Remembrance Day was honoured on the 11th hour, of the 11th…
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Elliott Award nominations open for contribution to arts
MILDURA Arts and Culture Advisory Committee is seeking nominations for the 2020 Elliott Award. The Elliott Award recognises an outstanding contribution to the arts in…
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Finding a happier headspace
A COLOURFUL mosaic depicting helpful headspace tips will remind young people of the steps they can take for positive mental health. Due to COVID-19 restrictions…
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Murray camp patrols
FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Parks Victoria officers will patrol campsites along the Murray River using the fire boat Warluyuki on Saturday. Officers will…