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Denika Anderson

Italian diaspora at heart of exhibit

THE experiences of Italian migrants in Mildura is at the forefront of a new contemporary exhibition at Mildura Arts Centre. First generation Australian Filomena Coppola’s five letters cinque lettere, is a body of work spanning the last decade. “I...

2 hours ago

Community

Red Cliffs PS marks 100 years

RED Cliffs Primary went back in time on Friday to celebrate the school’s 100th birthday. Current students donned outfits reminiscent of the early 1920s, taking part in old-time games and activities, as well as a maypole dance during the official...

12 hours ago

News

Jamb-packed with Christmas cheer

MADEC’s Christmas door decorating competition will open voting for the first time this year to anyone who walks through the community college. The annual event first began in 2019 to lift morale in the wake of a challenging bushfire season.“Nobody...

13 hours ago

News

Conversation brings dark topic into the light

THE first in a series of Community Conversations forums hosted by Mallee Sexual Assault Unit was held on Wednesday. She Is Not Your Rehab founders Taimalelagi Mataio Faafetai (Matt) Brown and his wife Sarah presented a keynote on the importance of...

13 hours ago

News

Soaking up fun at caravan carnival

A FEW brave teachers from Irymple Secondary College faced off against wet sponges as part of a fundraiser for the school’s coffee van project. A caravan carnival day was held on Wednesday for students, parents and carers to crowdfund for expensive...

22 Nov 2024

Community

Volunteers have it in the bag

THE biggest national campaign run by women’s charity Share the Dignity has seen a big response from the Sunraysia community. Known as It’s In The Bag, the effort sees essential selfcare items like shampoos and conditioners, tooth brushes and paste...

22 Nov 2024

News

What’s on this weekend?

Wentworth Twilight Christmas MarketsDarling Street - 4pm-8pm WITH a wide range of unique market stalls, as well as extended late-night shopping hours there will be plenty of opportunity to get a head start on Christmas shopping. Live music and...

21 Nov 2024

News

Big plans for lake site

THE team behind the Cabarita Community Inc committee have said they big plans for the future of Lake Hawthorn and it’s surrounds. Proposed amenities at the site include floating wetlands with a boardwalk area over the water, as well as an adventure...

21 Nov 2024

News

Big finale for kinder’s end of an era

ST Margaret’s Kindergarten will mark the end of an era this weekend. A celebration will be held on Saturday with all community members, past and present, who have walked through the kindergarten’s gates invited.“It’s always held a special place in...

21 Nov 2024

Health

Patient transfer’s maiden voyage

MILDURA Base Public Hospital’s new patient transport vehicle carried its first passenger on Monday morning. Lemah Togo was transferred from the hospital to the Icon Cancer Centre for radiation therapy.“I feel like a movie star,“ she said. “Five days...

20 Nov 2024

Community

Cubs seek support for big Uluru trip

A CUB from 5th Mildura Scout group has begun fundraising for a group trip to Uluru next year. Ten-year-old Sophie Loughhead is set to take part in the Dick and Pip Smith Leadership Through Adventure Fund-backed visit, which will fund half of the cost...

18 Nov 2024

Community

16 days aimed at stopping gender violence

IN the year ending March 2024, the Family Violence database reported rates of family violence in the Mildura region ranked higher than the Victorian average. Those numbers also showed 74.1 per cent of all reported victim-survivors were female.“It’s...

17 Nov 2024