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The abandoning of the LTCF proposal was received with jubilation by opponents of the LTCF not only in the Mildura area and elsewhere in Victoria, but also across the border in South Australia where there were fears that in reputation, if not in substance, the toxic waste could affect the water supply via the Murray River and thereby the fruit-growing industries of the Riverland and Murraylands.

On 10 January the Victorian Government did not rule out some form of reimbursement for the Rural City of Mildura council's legal and other costs in opposing the LTCF.

Mildura is situated on flat land without hills or mountains on the southern bank of the Murray River and surrounded to the west, north and east by lakes and billabongs including Lake Hawthorn, Lake Ranfurly and Lake Gol Gol.

Several towns surround Mildura on the flat plains including Merbein to the west as well as Irymple and Red Cliffs to the south which could be considered suburban areas or satellite towns separated by small stretches of open farmland.

While the land along the river and irrigation channels is fertile, much of the land around Mildura is also dry, saline and semi-arid.

Mildura is a largely low-rise and low density urban area that is overwhelmingly dependent upon private automobiles for transportation.

Residential dwellings consist almost solely of single-family detached homes on relatively large allotments. The population has been growing rapidly for several decades and most of the residential growth has occurred in the south-western and southern parts of the urban area.

The central business district is located at the northern end of the urban area, fronting onto the Murray River. The main shopping street of Mildura is Langtree Avenue, which features a pedestrian mall and shopping centre.

However, this shopping precinct competes with the Mildura Central Shopping Centre, located at the opposite end of the urban area on the corner of Fifteenth Street and Deakin Avenue.

Fifteenth Street is also the main strip of big box stores and other commercial enterprises. Mildura has a semi-arid climate Köppen climate classification BSk with hot summers and cool winters.

It is only about 50 metres above sea level despite being several hundred kilometres from the coast. Mildura got record daily rainfall on 5 February with millimetres 6.

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 part of the Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone, in which fruits or vegetables may not be taken into the area they can, however, be taken out.

This is to stop the Queensland fruit fly from invading crops and plantations which could have a devastating effect on the economy. Disposal bins into which fruit can be disposed of are located along highways entering the zone.

The city's situation on the Murray River makes it a hub for watersports, paddlesteamers and boat cruises. The still conditions make Mildura ideal for hot air ballooning and the Mildura International Balloon Fiesta attracts many visitors.

The Australian Inland Botanic Gardens , located nearby in Mourquong is another popular attraction which draws visitors to the city. Mildura Central's formerly Centro Mildura extensive redevelopment in has positioned the centre as the major shopping destination within the Sunraysia region.

Mildura Central is also the only fully enclosed, air-conditioned centre in this area and offers a retail mix including representation from a number of national fashion stores.

Serving a primary trade area population of 60, residents, Mildura Central also receives consumers from beyond the trade area including the Riverland , Swan Hill, Robinvale and Broken Hill.

It includes a large Target , a Big W to the side of Mildura Central, a 19 aisle Woolworths and a Coles supermarket across the road.

Mildura's location in Victoria and consistently strong local lobbying [20] have seen the Government of Victoria take an interest in the city as a possible centre for population and industry decentralisation programs.

Given the large amount of sunlight Mildura receives, it is the site for several proposals for large scale solar power in Australia including a massive solar updraft tower proposal in [23] and However, in August , the project was abandoned by Silex, due to lack of commitment to renewable energy by the Abbott government.

The government's plans to scrap the praised Renewable Energy Target RET in Australia were cited as one of the main reasons for abandoning the project.

Another large development which has been controversial was the proposal for Mildura to be the site for Victoria's second casino. Since early settlement Mildura has been home to artists, writers and creative people.

Organisations such as the Red Cliffs Musical Society, Eisteddfod, Mildura Ballet Guild and Mildura Country Music Festival have helped grow a reputation for home grown talent and creative community.

The hub of this community is the Mildura Arts Centre, which began as a gallery space at Rio Vista House in the s and became fully established in with the building of a new regional art gallery and performing arts theatre.

In , after two years of construction, the new Mildura Arts Centre opened. As of the census , there were 33, people residing in 15, households. Indigenous Australians make up 4.

The next most common countries of birth were England 1. Other languages spoken at home included Italian 1. The most common responses for religion were No Religion, so described In Mildura recorded the highest rural crime rate in Victoria and the fourth highest crime rate in the state overall.

Mildura has long been associated with the Calabrian Mafia , with claims made by police in that annual organised crime meetings were held in Mildura to co-ordinate nationwide criminal activities.

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