Sunraysia Daily

‘Extreme heat’ threatens Boxing Day services

PASSENGERS have been warned there could be changes to V/Line timetables and journey times on Boxing Day and beyond. Hot temperatures of up to 42 degrees are forecast for Boxing Day, with train services to be slowed if the temperature exceeds 36...

12 hours ago

Sunraysia Daily

2024 Christmas Lights Map

12 Dec 2024

Farming and Environment

Warning on impending fish kill

WATER experts and activists in the Far West of New South say they’re distressed by a community update released by the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water that warns mass fish deaths are likely in the coming weeks. The...

19 hours ago

News

Way to avoid the vet the Christmas

CHRISTMAS Day frivolities can sometimes be the opposite for our pets, the RSPCA has warned. Dangers abound on Christmas Day for our furry friends, including inappropriate and excessive food, cooked and splintered bones, alcohol, pointy or sharp...

19 hours ago

News

Mozzie numbers starting to bite

MOSQUITO numbers are steadily growing in Mildura, prompting a warning from authorities to be wary of illness from the buzzin, biting pests. Mildura is one of 12 councils in Victoria classed as a high-risk area for mosquito-borne diseases. Recent wet...

19 hours ago

Police & Courts

Accused meth dealer denied bail

A MELBOURNE man accused of carrying out a “problematical” drug transaction in Mildura has been refused bail. Damien Smith, 47, had spent 71 days in pre-sentence custody when he appeared before Mildura Magistrates’ Court on Friday on two sets of...

19 hours ago

Video

News

Fire guts 11th Street house

AUTHORITIES have responded to a building fire on Eleventh Street in Mildura just before 9am this morning. At least seven Fire Rescue Victoria units, supported by CFA members tacked the blaze that’s believed to have started in a shed at the rear of...

01 Oct 2024

Videos

Pooncarie Cup winner

One of the outsiders Our Destrier wins the Pooncarie Cup. Trained at Gawler by B Campbell and ridden by Alan Lai

21 Sep 2024

News

Derelict building goes up in flames

A “SIGNIFICANT” suspicious fire at a derelict Deakin Avenue building known to be frequented by squatters could have turned to tragedy had anyone been caught inside, according to police. The two-storey former Tschirpig Bakery and RSPC...

22 Aug 2024

Crisis help covered during Christmas

THOSE experiencing loneliness and isolation over the Christmas period are being encouraged to call or text Lifeline Loddon Valley. Loddon Mallee is one of 43 centres nationwide, with the service responding to an expected 1.4 million...

23 Dec 2024

News

River resort back on map

AFTER a two-year recovery journey, the Buronga Riverside holiday park has reopened. Flooding of the Murray River in 2022 inundated the park, resulting in a transformation project costing $4 million. Twenty cabins were refurbished and relocated...

23 Dec 2024

News

Some crime on the rise

THE number of reported criminal incidents in Mildura has risen 7.8 per cent over the past reporting year. Crime Statistics Agency figures for the year ending September 2024 released last week, show the Mildura local government area had the second...

23 Dec 2024

Police & Courts

Jail for brother who bashed sister

A MILDURA man who caused “irreversible damage” to his family by bashing his sister at a barbecue has been jailed for six months. The 20-year-old, who plead guilty to common law assault, indictable assault, wilful damage, threat to damage property...

23 Dec 2024

Sport

Cricket

East win top of table clash

MILDURA East have secured an important eight-run victory over ladder leaders Irymple to end the calendar year, despite a superb unbeaten 140 from Swallows import Scott Steel. The win in the grand final replay creates an incredibly...

23 Dec 2024

Basketball

Mildura basketball results

ROUND 10 results of Mildura basketball summer competition before the Christmas break. Monday,

23 Dec 2024

Motorsport

Hederics’ Dakar dream a reality

THE idea that his Dakar Rally dream is mere weeks away from becoming reality is sinking in for Gol Gol’s Toby Hederics. The 29-year-old endurance rider has been on a two-year journey to take part in what is regarded as the world’s toughest off-road...

22 Dec 2024

Cricket

SCA Junior Country Week squads named

SUNRAYSIA Cricket Association have named their Junior Country Week teams to travel to Swan Hill next year. All three squads, at under-17, under-15 and under-13 level, will face Swan Hill in a four-game series from Tuesday, January 7 to Thursday...

22 Dec 2024

+ Load more

Real Estate Guide

Real Estate Guide 20-12-2024

19 Dec 2024

Real Estate Guide

Real Estate Guide 13-12-2024

12 Dec 2024

Real Estate Guide

Real Estate Guide 6-12-2024

05 Dec 2024

Real Estate Guide

Real Estate Guide 29-11-2024

28 Nov 2024

Feature Publications

Digital Editions

North West Farmer - December 2024

20 Dec 2024

Feature publications

Tourist News Summer - Autumn 2024/2025

15 Dec 2024

Feature publications

Class of 2024 Sunraysia Graduates

13 Dec 2024

Feature publications

Mildura Carols by Candlelight 2024

13 Dec 2024

Opinion

Congratulations year 12 students

I WOULD like to congratulate the region’s year 12 students as they receive their VCE results. You are to be commended on your hard work and commitment to your studies, supported by your teachers, families and friends alike. Completing your VCE or...

21 Dec 2024

Letters

Trumpeting success

I WOULD like to show appreciation for the commitment of the Mildura Brass District Band players who have come over to Loxton to support the Riverland Brass Community Band at the Loxton carols. Over a number of years these players have swelled our...

21 Dec 2024

Cartoons