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Women arrested over aggravated burglaries

Two women and a teenage girl have been arrested in relation to a series of aggravated burglaries in the last fortnight. They were also questioned in relation to the alleged theft of and from cars in...

Star Patty Mills in Sunraysia

Aussie basketball star PATTY MILLS has been in Mildura ahead of the 2019 International Indigenous Basketball and Cultural Showcase this week. A Traditional Welcome Community Event was held yesterday while a community based project's been announced...

Three accused of robbing teenager

Three men have been arrested in relation to an alleged affray and robbery incident. They're alleged to have robbed an 18-year-old of his mobile phone and other items. The accused, two from Mildura and one from Griffith,...

A first for citrus canker

The Deputy Nationals leader has been in the Mildura region meeting with local stakeholders. BRIDGET McKENZIE's also been on hand for an announcement for an Australian first project to detect citrus canker, which affects all citrus...

Refused bail for child torture account

A man accused of writing an email detailing the torture of a very young child has been refused bail. Police raided the man's Mildura home in September last year seizing various devices and going through his...

New speed limits

New speed limits will be reduced in two towns including Manangatang. Swan Hill council's been working with VicRoads on the speed reductions after residents raised concerns. The speed on Robinvale-Sea Lake Road between the Mallee Highway and...

Increased sentence for drug offences

The Court of Appeal's increased the jail sentence for a Mildura man sentenced for drug offences. The 53-year-old was jailed in April for six years with a minimum of four. However, the DPP appealed the decision arguing...

Vanilla Slice Winner

A bakery's defended its title and has taken out the Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph for another year. The 22nd annual event was held in Mildura's Langtree Mall on Saturday with thousands pouring into the city...

Labor profiting from recycling crisis

The Victorian opposition's accusing Labor of making a profit out of the state's recycling crisis. Since the collapse of processor SKM many councils including Mildura have been forced to send recyclables to landfill meaning they have...