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Lewis Nancekivell

Tree planting effort good to grow

SIX streets in Mildura and Red Cliffs will have new trees planted on their nature strips in the coming months as part of a municipal initiative. Known as the Cool It Street Program, Mildura Rural City Council officers are aiming to improve...

1 hour ago

News

Youthful week all about next gen

YOUNG people across the Wentworth Shire will be in the spotlight this week as New South Wales Youth Week kicks off. The event’s goal is to celebrate young people’s strengths and recognise themselves as potential future leaders and...

08 Apr 2025

Community

More to borrow from library

MILDURA Library has introduced a new service allowing people to borrow everyday items like garden tools, sensory toys, cake moulds, and a sewing machine. Mildura Mayor Cr Helen Healy officially launched the service, called the Library of Things...

06 Apr 2025

Health

Shot at keeping babies safe

THE Victorian State Government has introduced free immunisation for babies against respiratory syncytial virus in an effort to curb infection rates. RSV is a common and highly contagious virus, infecting up to 90 per cent of children within their...

06 Apr 2025

News

Nominations for nurses award open

COMMUNITY members are encouraged to nominate exceptional local nurses and midwives for the Far West Local Health District Nursing and Midwifery Healing Heart Award. The award recognises nurses and midwives who provide exceptional care, with...

04 Apr 2025

Farming and Environment

Hook, line and stocking

FISHERMEN across New South Wales have been encouraged to have a say on where they’d like to see their favourite freshwater fish stocked. As part of the effort, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development staff are seeking feedback...

04 Apr 2025

Health

Flu jab drop concerns

A DECLINE in vaccination rates could lead to an increase in flu-related deaths and other diseases this year, health authorities warn. The number of people receiving the influenza vaccine has dropped compared to the previous year, which Australian...

04 Apr 2025

Health

State backed telehealth goes live

THE New South Wales Government has launched VirtualAdults, a virtual health service with the aim of improving healthcare access for residents in the state’s Far West. The service is designed to provide remote communities with the same level of...

04 Apr 2025

News

Motorcycle deaths on the agenda

WITH motorcycle fatalities at a 10-year high, experts from across the country will gather in Sydney this month to discuss strategies to improve rider safety. In 2024, motorcycle riders accounted for nearly 20 per cent of all road fatalities in New...

04 Apr 2025

Health

Grant given to help regional hearts

LA Trobe University researchers have been awarded a $900,000 grant to develop an at-home heart health check kit for regional Australians. Rural and remote heart health advocate Katrina Umback said the project’s significance could not be...

04 Apr 2025

Business

Kitchen builders cook up national title

A LOCAL business received top honours and national recognition at the 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, winning the Bathroom/Kitchen Improvement category. Macu Kitchens Mildura was announced as the category champion at a gala event in...

04 Apr 2025

News

Munro to talk trail in time and place

AN exhibition by internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro has been launched at the Mildura Arts Centre ahead of the opening of his Trail of Lights installation, and the creative force is set to deliver a talk to coincide with the occasions. Munro...

20 Mar 2025