Lifestyle
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Robinvale’s Costa hits right note on grand scale
In his home town of Robinvale, Paul Costa is somewhat of a local legend. As one-fourth of the band Shadow Rock, if you attended a…
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Rethink farm safety for mums’ sake, says CWA
TO coincide with Mother’s Day, the Country Women’s Association of Victoria (CWA) has called on farms and agribusinesses to rethink their approach to safety, as…
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Double the joy for Mildura kinder teacher on Mother’s Day
WHILE Mildura kinder teacher Alexandra Morello is no stranger to being surrounded by children, she is celebrating her first Mother’s Day as a mum tomorrow.…
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Cardross ‘happy place’ is refuge from a family’s pain
FOR Leigh and David Bush, it remains a special place in their hearts and minds. Lovingly called “Hannah’s tree”, it’s the Chinese pistachio tree where…
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Autumn set to burst into colour at Irymple flower show
PREPARATIONS are in full swing for a blooming marvellous showcase of flowers and floral designs at Sunraysia Masonic Centre in Irymple this weekend. The Autumn…
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Red Cliffs Country Market a ‘huge success’
A ROLLING crowd of a “couple of thousand people” made their way through this month’s Red Cliffs Country Market. Market-goers were spoilt for choice yesterday…
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It’s time for tree thinking in Mildura, say horticulturists
CHANGING the world one tree at a time. That is the theme of today’s gardening column. Two horticulture experts this week called on all of…
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Let’s share the wellbeing with some tender care
THE push for more trees and gardens in Sunraysia has many positive spin-offs. The personal joy it can bring to personal wellbeing cannot be overstated.…
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Blooming great time in the dry
IT was a dream born in 1958 when CSIRO scientists Allan Antcliff, Max Sauer and nurseryman Peter Smith discussed the possibility of establishing a botanic…
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Autumn bulb planting
BULBS are an inexpensive way to dress your garden. They are guaranteed to flower and, in no time, all your windowsill, courtyard or garden areas…
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Grace triumphs in face of pressure
“It’s never going to happen – get a real job.” “You’re making a very big mistake.” Reflecting on his teenage years, Jack Grace recalls those…
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Love started in the Millewa for 73rd anniversary couple
IT was “absolutely” love at first sight for Jean and Merv Marr. Despite it being 80 years since the pair first locked eyes and 73…