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Alistair Finlay

Editor of the Sunraysia Daily. Likes my dog, bikes, water, sunshine, trucks, reading, ice hockey and yoga. Established the Broken Hill Times, as well as Ballarat Times, Bendigo Times, and Golden Plains Times, and saved the McIvor Times. Tours of duty at the Latrobe Valley Express, The Advocate in North-West Tasmania, and the Westlock News in Alberta, Canada.

Farming and Environment

Warning as harvest heats up

WITH harvest season in full swing in some parts of the state, Victorian Country Fire Authority members are calling on farmers to be aware of the risk of conflagration in combine headers. Jack Hewitt is a hay, cereal and sheep farmer and also a Group...

14 Nov 2024

News

River group offers help

The events are taking place between now and May next year and to register visit the MRT website

10 Nov 2024

News

State Gov chips in for swim lessons

APPLICATIONS for this summer’s VICSWIM Summer Kidz Program are now open. The program is backed by the State Government and offers reduced price swimming lessons for children aged between four and 12. “We’re making sure that kids have the swimming...

10 Nov 2024

News

$8.95m for new kinder

THE Victorian Government has announced millions of dollars for a new kinder and community centre at Nichols Point. Part of a statewide effort, $8.95 million has been set aside for an integrated early years centre at the site of old...

09 Nov 2024

News

CFA puts out access call

WITH fire season already upon us and last week’s Koorlong Merrinee incident a clean reminder of dangers the hotter months pose, local emergency services have issued a call to prepare in a very specific way. Mildura Country Fire Authority Commander...

04 Nov 2024

News

Water cops on the case

STAFF from New South Wales Natural Resources Access Regulator, or the NRAR, have announced they checked on the usage of more than 8.8 million megalitres of water last financial year. As part of the effort, authority workers used data analysis as well...

04 Nov 2024

Football

FNCs get TAC grants

CLUBS in the Sunraysia Football Netball League have been included in a Victoria-wide program backed by the Transport Accident Commission and the State Government aimed at improving road safety. Known as the TAC-AFL Victoria Club...

04 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Citrus growers renew sweet deal

KEY industry representation and lobby group, Citrus Australia, has announced an extended deal with a multi-national food technology company. Confirmed mid-last week, TOMRA Food will continue as a major corporate partner with the...

04 Nov 2024

News

RACV’s top tips for car security

WITH data showing statewide car thefts have hit a 10-year high, one peak motoring body is urging vehicle owners to take responsibility for keeping cars and possessions safe. According to Victoria’s Crime Statistics Agency, car thefts were up nearly...

04 Nov 2024

News

Uni, hospital renew deal

A DEAL between La Trobe University and Mildura Base Public Hospital has been signed as the two organisations seek to continue an ongoing partnership. The move comes after a similar partnership, known as a memorandum of understanding, was signed by...

02 Nov 2024

News

Trees are cool says council

STAFF at Mildura Rural City Council are now taking submissions to participate in the next round of a municipal effort aimed at increasing the number of trees on suburban streets. Known as Cool It, the free tree planning program for naturestrips first...

31 Oct 2024

News

X-ray service returns to Ouyen

AFTER more than 10 years without an x-ray service, Ouyen Hospital now has the form of diagnostic imaging available again. Provided by Mallee Track Health and Community Service, the return of x-rays mean patients may not need to travel to Mildura Base...

30 Oct 2024