Mildura, Sunraysia and north west
$130k worth of water stolen from Lake Boga
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Victoria Police are investigating the theft about $130,000 worth of water near Swan Hill.
Fed Govt says it will continue to support farmers
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The Federal Government is rejecting suggestions that it could cut Exceptional Circumstances (EC) funding for the Wimmera Mallee's farmers.
Faulty tv causes Mildura house blaze
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The Country Fire Authority says a Mildura home, in north-west Victoria, was well alight when crews were called yesterday.
Murray water allocation increase a surprise: MP
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The Member for Mildura is warning it will take a dramatic turnaround for there to be any significant additional irrigation allocations in the Victorian Murray Valley this season.
Police investigate Lake Boga attack
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Police are investigating an attack on a man outside a hotel at Lake Boga, near Swan Hill in Victoria on Saturday night.
Low demand, high production to cause wine glut
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Wine industry experts are forecasting a gloomy year ahead, with supply significantly outweighing demand.
Tony Zerbst takes Baker trophy in Murray Marathon
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Albury paddler, Tony Zerbst, says competing in the Murray Marathon never gets any easier despite his long involvement with the race.
Police praise Wimmera Mallee NYE crowds
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Police say there has been a relatively trouble-free start to 2009 in the Wimmera Mallee.
Families relieved after missing men rescued from bush
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The families of two former Mildura men who spent three nights lost in the Otway Ranges say they are relieved the boys were unharmed by their ordeal.
Search continues for missing Vic teens
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Victorian authorities fear two teenagers missing near Lorne might have to spend a third night in the bush.
Victoria moves to save iconic gum trees, timber groups fume
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The NSW Government is being urged to look downriver to see how to save the centuries-old red gums along the Murray.
Mildura water sports create hazardous conditions
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Maritime officers say the hive of boating and jet ski activity on the Murray River is making conditions hazardous around Mildura.
Murray Marathon raises $430k
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The Red Cross says its Murray Marathon canoe race has been a big success with $430,000 raised for the charity.
River red gum protection measures planned
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The Victorian Government will create an extra four national parks along the Murray River to protect river red gums.
Vic Govt moves to protect Murray red gums
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Dozens of timber workers are expected to lose their jobs when four new national parks are created in northern Victoria.
Further rioting won't be tolerated: Police
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Police are warning troublemakers at an Aboriginal settlement near Mildura they will not tolerate any further confrontations.
Police praise responsible motorists
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Police are praising Wimmera Mallee motorists for their patience and behaviour so far over Christmas and New Year.
Perfect weather for Murray Marathon
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Conditions have been almost perfect so far during the Murray Marathon canoe race.
VEC question MP's residency arrangements
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The member for Mildura, Peter Crisp, says he is confident his living arrangements comply with electoral laws and he meets the definition of having a principal place of residence in Victoria.
Drivers warned to take care over Christmas
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Drivers are being urged to take extra care on the roads over the Christmas period.
Health chief warns of mozzie-related disease threat
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Victoria's chief health officer says mosquito-borne diseases may spike this summer.
Mildura man accused of having illegal fishing gear
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A Mildura man has been charged over a haul of illegal fishing equipment on the Murray River near the South Australian border.
Swan Hill traders told to improve safety
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WorkSafe inspectors has issued 208 improvement notices at Swan Hill during a week-long program of visits to businesses in the town.
LMW says legal concerns not behind water bans rethink
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Lower Murray Water (LMW) says it did not decide to remove a ban on lawn watering because of questions over the legality of some bans.
Lower Murray Water announces restrictions reprieve
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Water restrictions will be eased in communities on the Victorian side of the Murray River from next week.
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