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Hospital’s new AI kit can save lives

By Lewis Nancekivell CHRISTMAS has come early for staff at Mildura Health Private Hospital with the delivery of a $900,000 state-of-the-art endoscopy system. The machine has a long thin tube with a small camera attached to the end, which medical...

2 hours ago

Community

Missionaries out to make a difference

A GROUP of young members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on mission in the region are trying to make a difference in Mildura by providing free manual labour to anyone in need. Kolton Mandeville said the group’s mission is simple...

4 hours ago

Health

Health board wants you

VICTORIANS from all walks of life who are interested in health services have been urged by the state’s Minister of Health to apply for medical service board roles. Positions available include board chair and doctor roles for services like Ambulance...

9 hours ago

News

The sounds of nature

YOUNG regional Victorians have the chance to participate in a musical composition that incorporates sounds of nature and will be performed at Melbourne Recital Centre. The University of Melbourne’s Professor Kathryn Bowen said the initiative seeks...

9 hours ago

News

Increase risk of not having a place to call home

STAFF at a local homelessness not-for-profit have said they were startled by a recent report that showed a significant spike in the risk of experiencing housing insecurity. The findings from Homelessness Australia revealed a more than 60 per cent...

23 hours ago

News

It’s fun to volunteer at the RSPCA

WORKERS at the RSPCA Op Shop Mildura have been encouraging people to sign up to volunteer heading into the holiday season. Store manager Sheridan Brown said business significantly picked up around the end of the year, which was why they were looking...

23 Nov 2024

News

Floating away with the victory

A LOCAL houseboat company received top honours on Thursday at the Victorian Tourism Awards in the unique accommodation category. All Seasons Houseboats operations manager Lucy Bromley said it was a proud moment to win and represent the region...

23 Nov 2024

News

A community celebrating culture

THE first Kumpa Kiira event took place on Thursday at Wentworth with the aim of creating a place of healing through celebration of Aboriginal cultures. Entertainment was plentiful and included things like traditional song and dance, live animal...

22 Nov 2024

News

Truckers roll on to help farmers

A CONVOY of trucks passed through the region on Thursday as they travelled west to provide relief to farmers who have faced drought. South Australia has experienced low rainfall over the past nine months, which has led to significant droughts in...

22 Nov 2024

News

RSPCA issues calls over dog virus spike

RSPCA Victoria staff has joined the call for action and urged Sunraysia dog owners to get their canine companions vaccinated against parvovirus. The push comes after a local veterinarian reported 13 cases of the virus just last week, the same number...

22 Nov 2024

Golf

Deaf golfer’s state title win

A LOCAL golfer had a swing at the Deaf Golf Victoria Championships late last month and went on to be crowned the women’s net champion. Kaylene Geddes said she had a full range of emotions heading into the competition. “I was so excited and didn’t...

22 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Keep out says authority

WHILE taking a dip in an irrigation channel may seem appealing, Lower Murray Water staff warn that it’s a dangerous and potentially life-threatening choice. Team leader for communication and change Nicolette Robson said there were many swimming...

22 Nov 2024