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In the News (Thu 10 Dec 09)

  
  Mildura
An oasis in the desert, Mildura is a thriving monument to irrigation.
Mildura has some excellent accommodation facilities with ample caravan parks, restaurants and motels, providing you with an ideal base for the nearby attractions and the rest of your holiday.
Mildura has a good reputation as a place to obtain work as a fruit-picker; the only guaranteed time is in February, when the grape harvest takes place.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/Victoria/mildura.asp   (1578 words)

  
 AusEmade: Mildura Information and Attractions, Victoria (VIC), Australia
Mildura is the capital of the Mildura Murray Outback Region, an extraordinary mix of agricultural abundance and stunning vast spaces.
Mildura Air show • On again • Mildura looked skyward on Saturday 27 April 2002 as a crowd in excess of 15,000 were treated to spectacular aerobatic displays, huge military aircraft and vintage planes that formed an important part of Australian aviation history.
Mildura Rural City Council • Was created as a new municipality on 20 January, 1995 following the amalgamation of the former City of Mildura and the Shires of Mildura and Walpeup.
www.ausemade.com.au /vic/destination/m/mildura-information.htm   (1216 words)

  
 Mildura, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mildura is located in the Sunraysia region, and is on the bank of the Murray River, at geographic coordinates 34°11′S 142°09′E.
Mildura is also known as the centre of Victoria's Food Bowl and is a major producer of citrus fruits (especially oranges), and wine.
Mildura is on the intersection of the Sturt Highway from Adelaide to Sydney, and the Calder Highway to Melbourne via Bendigo.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mildura,_Victoria   (740 words)

  
 Mildura - Victoria - Australia - Travel - theage.com.au
Mildura is a major regional city of some 22 000 people located near the north-western tip of the state and at the centre of an area known as 'Sunraysia'.
In 1858 the property was renamed 'Mildura' after a Keramin word speculatively thought to mean 'red earth', due to the red soils of the area, or 'sore eyes', allegedly a tribute to the problems caused by the vast fly population.
Mildura became a borough in 1920, a town in 1922 and a city in 1934.
www.theage.com.au /news/Victoria/Mildura/2005/02/17/1108500206964.html   (3137 words)

  
 Mildura Region (Facts about the Mildura Region, Sunraysia)
Mildura is immediately surrounded by an irrigation-based horticultural area, with dryland cropping on its fringe.
The Mildura Region (commonly known as Sunraysia, identified in yellow) is the area surrounding the City of Mildura in the tri-state area (identified in burnt orange) of Australia with its borders being New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.
Mildura Airport is the busiest Regional Airport for passenger movements in Victoria.
www.growmilduraregion.com.au /mildura_region.php   (1009 words)

  
 Mildura - Maps and towns - The Murray, Victoria, Australia
Mildura is a charming oasis by the Murray River.
The area is often referred to as the Mediterranean in the outback, with its picturesque citrus groves and vineyards, endless sunshine and the cosmopolitan feel of the city.
Mildura is approximately six hours from Melbourne along the Sunraysia, Calder and Murray Valley highways.
www1.visitvictoria.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.00086A0E-77F4-1A5E-88CD80C476A90318/vvt.vhtml   (532 words)

  
 Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival
The Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival is the driving force and inspiration for a number of local celebrations including the Writers’ Festival in July, Palimpsest – focusing on the visual arts and the environment – in September, and the newly formed Murray River International Music Festival in January.
Mildura Rural City Council will be well advised to declare Mildura a City of Festivals, providing positive outcomes for residents and the businesses which rely on tourism and a high turnover of visitors.
In July the Mildura Writers’ Festival will again present what has been referred to as 'one of the most pleasurable literary festivals in the country' and long with artistic director, Paul Kane and chair, Donata Carrazza, we are delighted to welcome you all to a festival clearly designed for readers and writers.
www.mwaf.com.au   (823 words)

  
 Mildura Airport, flights to mildura
Mildura is strategically located between Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide and is situated on the mighty Murray River in North Western Victoria.
Mildura's prosperity is largely due to the fact that it sits at the centre of one of Australia's largest fruit bowls.
Mildura Airport is the busiest regional airport in Victoria in regard to passenger movements.
www.murrayriver.com.au /regions/mildura/airport.htm   (1037 words)

  
 Mildura Victoria | Where to stay - What to do (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mildura is located on the Murray River in the North West corner of Victoria.
Mildura is an Aboriginal term meaning Red Earth.
Mildura is an excellent stepping off point for many National Parks and tours.
www.milduravictoria.com.au.cob-web.org:8888   (351 words)

  
 Utilities in the Mildura Region
Victoria’s Essential Services Commission has found a 50% improvement in reliability of supply in the Mildura and wider Mallee region over the past three years (September 2004).
Powercor is the major power supplier in Victoria, delivering across 65% of the state.
Natural Gas was introduced to the Mildura Region in 1999, in the City of Mildura and the townships of Irymple and Red Cliffs.
www.growmilduraregion.com.au /utilities.php   (216 words)

  
 Art trails: Mildura Arts Centre Gallery
Mildura is situated on the shores of the Murray River on the border between Victoria and New South Wales.
In 1944 the Elliotts offered their collection to the people of Mildura on the condition that they be suitably housed and displayed.
The ground-breaking exhibitions of the Mildura Sculpture Triennials were first held at Mildura in 1961 and continued until 1988, making Mildura a critically important place in the history of modern Australian Sculpture.
www.amol.org.au /art_trails/mildura/index.htm   (405 words)

  
 Mildura's Linsley House B&B
The cool gardens and river-side location of Mildura’s Linsley House bandb are an excellent escape from the pressures of every day life, and the hosts Colin and Desley take pleasure in welcoming you to their charming and tranquil home.
The perfect place to relax with a drink after a day spent experiencing the many wineries of the area or cruising the Murray River by paddle steamer.
MILDURA'S LINSLEY HOUSE is approached via a driveway through citrus groves.
www.visitvictoria.com.au /milduraslinsley   (198 words)

  
 mildura arts centre - Willow Pattern - Show 'n' Tell   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mildura Arts Centre Regional Art Gallery invites residents to share their memories of the Willow Pattern and afternoon tea this Saturday (4 March) at 2pm in association with The Willow Pattern Story exhibition that concludes this Sunday.
Nine artists from Mildura, Melbourne, Queensland an New Zealand use the Willow Pattern as a catalyst for works in a variety of media.
As a great number of people have memories of the Willow Pattern there is the opportunity for those who would like to participate to have their story recorded.
www.milduraarts.net.au /page/Page.asp?Page_Id=79&h=1   (298 words)

  
 North West Victoria, Australia; Mildura, Swan Hill and the Mallee
The regions main towns of Mildura and Swan Hill are located along the Murray river, which delineates the border to New South Wales.
On the banks of the Murray, not far from the intersection with the Darling River, Mildura is quite the cosmopolitan centre.
Mildura is also used as a base for venturing into New South Wales to a number of nearby parks of considerable significance.
www.greatplacestostay.com.au /mildura_c.asp   (902 words)

  
 Mildura on the Murray - Offical Website   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mildura is the perfect place to indulge the senses and live life to the full.
Mildura and the surrounding towns of Red Cliffs, Irymple,Merbein, Gol Gol, and Buronga have an unmistakable cosmopolitan flavour thanks to a multicultural society, mouth watering local foods and wines, a healthy arts culture and a busy year round calendar of events.
From luxury hotels to unique BandBs, your time in the Mildura region will be affordable, romantic and every bit as comfortable as home.
www.visitmildura.com.au /quicksite   (185 words)

  
 Photographs of Australia - Steamboat "Melbourne" on the Murray at Mildura, Victoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mildura is a huge fruit and vegetable producing area.
It is quite an attractive town, up on the border of Victoria and New South Wales.
This is one of the steamers that regularly go up and down the Murray river in the area, mainly for tourists.
www.milamba.com /australia/States/vic/vic10.htm   (58 words)

  
 MILDURA - VICTORIA
Mildura offers an array of scenery set amongst the diverse landscape of the desert to the west and the Murray River to the north east.
The main shopping area in Mildura is along Langtree Avenue, with the parallel Deakin Avenue leading to the Murray River.
There is a wide range of accommodation in Mildura including campsites, hostels, motels, hotels and holiday units.
www.australianexplorer.com /mildura.htm   (287 words)

  
 Mildura Stopover - Mildura, Australia
Mildura Stopover is an innovative hostel style facility that caters to most travelers.
The Stopover (Mildura) was created from what was formally a commercial storage warehouse.
Located right in the heart of Mildura City, access to all conceivable facilities such as shopping, banks, restaurants, bars and nightlife, transit terminals, sporting facilities, parks and the Murray River are virtually at your doorstep.
www.hostelz.com /hostel/33918-Mildura-Stopover   (546 words)

  
 Mildura Australia (via CobWeb/3.1 planet03.csc.ncsu.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mildura is near the Murray River section of the New South Wales border (the river forms the state boundary with Victoria up until Albury-Wodonga and then heads south to Mount Beauty) so a trip on the Mighty Murray is a popular choice for a holiday if you are visiting this region.
If you alight at Mildura it is possible to indulge in cruises on the Murray River.
Mildura is famed for its citrus cultivation and of course its wineries.
www.auinfo.com.cob-web.org:8888 /mildura-victoria.html   (231 words)

  
 Mildura   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mildura (Aboriginal for "red earth) is in the Sunraysia area, of North West Victoria and is adjacent to the Murray River near the junction with the Darling River.
Mildura was a RAAF Fighter Pilot Training during the war years.
Some 20 kilometres south of Mildura is Lindemans Winery at Karadoc, just off the Calder Highway..
ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/rexmorrow/mildura.html   (191 words)

  
 Mildura City Traders - Victoria Australia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mildura City Traders has over 300 specialty stores - renowned for boutique shopping.
With eight distinct city street precincts, each with its own flavour and allure, you will find Mildura City Traders have many hidden treasurers in one of the many mainstreets, laneways and arcades.
Stop and chill out at one of the many award winning cafes, restaurants and bars to rest your feet or catch up with friends.
www.milduracity.com.au   (125 words)

  
 Mildura Chamber of Commerce | Promoting Business Excellence   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Mildura Chamber of Commerce is seeking a part time Project Manager for a contracted 6 month tenure.
Mildura Rural City Council has launched its survey for people who have been in the region for less than 12 months.
The information gathered will be used by Mildura Rural City Council to provide better services, orientation and social links for newcomers.
mildurachamber.com.au   (307 words)

  
 Wedderburn, Charlton, Boort, Kerang, Swan Hill, Ouyen, Robinvale, Mildura, Vic, Victoria, Australia - FrogandToad, ...
Rich diversity from Mallee's stark and subtle terrain to Mildura's verdant and abundant farmlands.
Diversity is the key when you visit Mildura, a charming oasis by the majestic Murray.
Only 30 kilometres north of Mildura, Wentworth was once the busiest inland port in NSW and, at the time of Federation, one of the locations considered for the Australian capital.
www.frogandtoad.com.au /vic/nwv/swanhill   (679 words)

  
 Country music fans break attendance records in Mildura » ABC Victoria » Local News
Mildura's Country Music Festival has attracted yet another record crowd.
The 10-day festival, in north-west Victoria, is Australia's third largest country music festival, behind Tamworth and the Gympie Muster, and the nation's biggest independent country music event.
Last year, it drew an estimated 13,000 people to the Mildura area, but organiser John Arnold says this year it appears to have attracted even more.
www.abc.net.au /victoria/news/200410/s1212319.htm   (161 words)

  
 Victoria Police - Mildura's high-flyer   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A certified light aircraft pilot with 30 years’ experience, Supt Ehrenberg last year proposed to charter a small plane for his business travel across Region 3 Division 5, rather than be wholly reliant on cars.
His division takes in Victoria’s north-west corner, stretching from Merbein to Murrayville and Donald to Cohuna, about 40,000 sq kilometres, and is now undergoing a police infrastructure boom with several stations opening this year, and a new Mildura police facility including headquarters in 2007.
Victoria Police Centre 637 Flinders Street Melbourne 3005
www.police.vic.gov.au /content.asp?Document_ID=5491   (438 words)

  
 Mildura, Victoria - Travelmate
A stroll round Mildura leaves the visitor in no doubt on what the Murray River town depends for its wealth.
Tourism, too, plays its part as more and more visitors are drawn by a comfortable climate, the river sport and, perhaps, a leisurely paddle-steamer cruise on the river on which these stately old craft once held sovereignty.
Mildura is about 560 km north of Melbourne.
www.travelmate.com.au /Places/Places.asp?TownName=Mildura_\_VIC   (460 words)

  
 Mildura Country Music Festival...the latest news
Online entries for the North West Victoria heat in Mildura, of the Telstra Road To Tamworth country music talent competition are now open and close on Thursday 31 August, and Australian Country Music star Adam Harvey has urged rising new singers to chase their dreams of stardom and possibly a trip to Nashville.
Briana, who qualified to enter at the Mildura Country Music Festival, won the prestigous award and $10,000 in prizes when she visited Norfolk Island for the annual Norfolk Island Country Music Festival.
Featuring over 100 artists appearing at 24 separate venues, the 20th Mildura Country Music Festival from 22 September to 1 October is on track to be the biggest ever, with most artist appearances already confirmed.
www.milduracountrymusic.com.au /news.html   (3236 words)

  
 Spanish Grill restaurant in Mildura, Victoria, Australia
If you only have one night in Mildura you should definitely eat at Stefano’s where you’ll have a memorable dining experience.
If you have more time then there are other options, most of them created by the unstoppable Stefano de Pieri.
There’s a good range of wines by the glass although surprising little to eat - the Spanish in the name had prepared us for tapas but that wasn’t to be.
www.foodtourist.com /FTGuide/Content/I710.htm   (444 words)

  
 Sunraysia - Mildura   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Mildura - city, Victoria, Australia, on the Murray River near its junction with the Darling.
Proclaimed a borough (1920) and a town (1922), Mildura became a city in 1934.
The area, also known as Sunraysia, produces most of the state's dried fruits and supplies fresh fruits and vegetables to Melbourne, 290 miles (467 km) to the southeast by rail and highway.
www.irysec.vic.edu.au /edulink/mildura/mildura.htm   (211 words)

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