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Denika Anderson

Scouts all prepared for colour run

MILDURA Venturer Scouts are set to hold a colour run in a few weeks to mark the end of Movember. The idea for the campaign came out of a desire to help the loved one of someone in the group, who had been diagnosed with cancer a couple of years...

1 hour ago

Community

What’s on this weekend?

CONNECT with conversation over a cup of tea or coffee in this community program. The Chatty Café Scheme is aimed toward creating opportunities for community members to create social connections with each...

13 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

MAMP ready for takeoff

THE greatest hits of beloved Australian artists will form the setlist for Mildura Academy of Music and Performance’s end of year concert. Songs from Guy Sebastian, John Farnham, Sneaky Sound System, Missy Higgins and more will be performed by...

17 hours ago

Community

Mobilising community to reduce gender-based violence

A LA Trobe University researcher whose work has focused on reducing gender-based violence was the keynote speaker at a White Ribbon networking event jointly hosted by Mildura Rural City Council and the higher education institution on Tuesday. Dr Jess...

13 Nov 2024

Community

Salvos’ day of family fun

THE first family fun day held by Sunraysia Salvation Army has attracted more than 400 people. Run last weekend, there was something for everyone including face painting, pony rides, EnviroEDU for kids, as well as a mini expo on Salvos services, and...

13 Nov 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Art shines bright after dark

RIO Vista historic house, as well as the Mildura Arts Centre gallery will be open this Friday after hours as part of a free outdoor event. Twilight will include live music on the lawns of Sculpture Park from Caitlin Holdcroft, Daniel Williams, and...

12 Nov 2024

Health

Ouyen antenatal clinic popular

PREGNANT women in Ouyen and surrounds are benefiting from a monthly antenatal clinic conducted by a midwife. Brie Crook, who is also acting nurse unit manager at Mildura Base Public Hospital, said the uptake of the service since it opened in April...

12 Nov 2024

Community

Classic cars shine at Merbein motor show

THE Merbein South Community Hall & Recreation Park was revved up yesterday for an annual motor show. Committee secretary Vicki Krake said the turnout was more than the group had expected. “It’s great to see it come together the...

11 Nov 2024

Education

Empowered students inquire about real world issues

THE United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals were at the centre of an exhibition held by Grade 5 and 6 students from Mildura West Primary School this week. As an International Baccalaureate candidate, the school has engaged with a Primary...

10 Nov 2024

Education

Keeping up with the kinder kids

WHILE a new early years hub is under construction, a makeshift kindergarten has been operating on the grounds of Red Cliffs Primary School recently. The new centre set to feature four kindergarten rooms, two maternal and child allied health...

08 Nov 2024

Community

A day in remembrance

AT the 11th hour on Monday, November 11, millions of people around the world will observe a minute’s silence to honour armed force casualties of war. This year the occasion will be commemorated across the region though various events, including...

08 Nov 2024

Community

Advocate to lead family violence walk

DOMESTIC violence victim-survivor and advocate Kim O’Reilly will return to Mildura next week to lead this year’s community Walk Against Family Violence.“I’m very honoured,“ Ms O’Reilly said.“To be part of this event is huge, and it’s an important...

08 Nov 2024