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Water plan ‘too hard’
DEVELOPING a formal contingency plan for channel capacity issues in the Murray River has been thrown in the “too hard basket” for decades, Sunraysia horticulturists…
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Boost for growth of wine sector
STRONGER promotion of Victorian wine is the key focus of a four-year strategy supported by the Victorian Government.It is a plan to grow and develop…
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From nerd to life of a model: Simone takes on world
BRAINY beauty Simone Smith described herself as a “tomboy” and a “bit of a nerd” while growing up in Nichols Point. In her younger years she…
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Gamers rise from the ashes with new venue
The faces behind Lazarus Gaming Mildura expect that by rebooting Sunraysia’s gaming community the region’s gamers will go from strength to strength.New Year’s Eve 2016…
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Base for comfort
A SHORTAGE of pillows in Mildura Base Hospital’s emergency department has prompted a donation from a member of the public.David Screaton this week bought and…
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Josh takes chance to give back
ADELAIDE Crows footballer Josh Jenkins said his family “leaned on” Chances For Children while he was growing up in northwest Victoria.Growing up in a foster…
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Two years’ jail over $10 bottle attack
A MAN who glassed a woman before stabbing a man in the back all over a $10 debt has been sentenced to two years’ prison.Daryl Farrent,…
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Fundraiser for sick mum robbed
ORGANISERS of a fundraising campaign for a Mildura mother with incurable breast cancer are determined to continue their drive after the “despicable” theft from a…
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Inspired by bike journey
A JOURNEY by bicycle from the Mornington Peninsula to Mildura has become the focus of Sharon Jewell’s latest project.The Russell Island artist and brother-in-law Lawrence…
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Steam lovers rally to boat
THE paddle-steamer PS Minimus has come a long way since its days in Geelong.The pride and joy of a paddle-steamer master, the boat was taken…
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Artist dives into river lifestyle
INFLUENCED by fish and the sea, Bridgit Thomas was drawn to the Murray River and the creatures that live within.Thomas spent her three week residency…
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Little Day Out: Helping tobuild lives
SUNRAYSIA’S child development and support agencies yesterday reached out to hundreds of new parents at the Little Day Out.The event, run through Centacare, brings together…
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