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Something for everyone

MILDURA Library has a large collection of nonfiction books covering many varied subjects, with new items continually being added to our collection. Here is a selection of new some of the new nonfiction books for you to enjoy; from Formula 1 to...

24 Mar 2025

Peeps in the Past

Peeps into the Past - March 16 to 23: Lollypop push

PRESENTED by Mildura and District Historical Society and compiled by Judy Hyde for Mildura Rural City Council Libraries 100 YEARS AGO: 1925 EXHIBIT: In referring to Mildura’s exhibit in Melbourne in connection with Country Promotion Week, The Age...

23 Mar 2025

Letters

Reward for effort

I WOULD like to congratulate the Mildura RSL on being awarded RSL Victoria Sub-Branch of the Year. What a fantastic achievement!This recognition is a true testament to the dedication, hard work, and community spirit that the Mildura RSL team...

16 Mar 2025

Letters

Not convinced

THERE was more compost at the Merbein Football Club community meeting about the proposed drug rehabilitation clinic than used out at the mushroom farm. The meeting otherwise described as “seeing to be seen doing something, but achieving nothing”...

16 Mar 2025

Peeps in the Past

The mall has it all!

PRESENTED by Mildura and District Historical Society and compiled by Mildura Rural City Council Libraries100 YEARS AGO: 1925LIGHT UP: At present Merbein residents have no electric light service and are compelled to use an antiquated system. The...

16 Mar 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Food on the move!

FOOD and travel books are some of the most popular items in our libraries and we are always adding new items to our shelves. Australia’s 50 Best Multi-Day WalksWendy Bruere, EditedAUSTRLAIA contains a vast wealth of magnificent long-distance walks...

16 Mar 2025

Letters

Praise for Base

HAVING recently been a patient at the Mildura Base Hospital, I wish to convey my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the entire staff involved in caring for me. I could not have wished for better theatre staff and nurses that gave me such warm...

15 Mar 2025

Letters

Trail fail?

I’M all for fresh tourism ideas and the arts but concentric circles of Queensland fireflies around Lock Island. Three-million dollars tipped in by Department of Training, Mildura ratepayer contributions plus free labour already from 150 kind locals...

15 Mar 2025

Peeps in the Past

Peeps into the Past - February 23 to March 1 : Big O so good

100 YEARS AGO: 1925 MOVING: In the presence of many spectators, particularly children, the third and last portion of the Convent of Mercy primary school was moved on Saturday morning from Walnut Avenue to the Catholic church grounds in Eleventh...

02 Mar 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Three great reads on three interesting people

EXPLORE these recent additions to Mildura City Libraries’ shelves, from biographies to tales to thrill, to keep you entertained. The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in ScienceDava SobelFOR decades Marie Curie was...

02 Mar 2025

Letters

Over the plate

I WAS fortunate to recently attend the Sunraysia Softball Association Life Members & Sponsors Day, a celebration of the incredible achievements of this long standing sporting association and the dedication of the many individuals who work...

02 Mar 2025

Letters

What’s the deal?

FARRER’S Climate 200 candidate in the upcoming election, Michelle Milthorpe, needs to say whether she will support Liberal or Labor if there is a hung Parliament. The Albanese Government has been an unmitigated disaster for regional Australia, and...

01 Mar 2025