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Low vacancy shows ‘business flare’

RED Cliffs central business district is thriving with “almost all” its shopfronts active, Rural City of Mildura councillors were told on Thursday night at councils December regular meeting. Deputy Mayor Cr Ali Cupper attended a recent Red Cliffs...

10 hours ago
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Resort reaches new heights of fun

AFTER a lengthy development time, a new shade sail-covered playground has been completed at Sunraysia Resort. A toddler-safe sandpit, slides, rock climbing, and wooden bridge are all included in the new feature, which has been built into the resort...

13 Dec 2024
Business

Historic club gets work done

THE historic Mildura Working Man’s Club has begun the first of many renovations aimed at improving the venue, with the hope it’ll enhance customer experience. Work has started at the back of the building, with stage one focusing on the installation...

13 Dec 2024
News

Almond producer back in black

SELECT Harvests has expressed confidence in its latest full-year financial results, boasting a re-strengthened balance sheet as the reported crop volume nationwide hit 29,527 megatonnes. The company reported a net profit after tax of $1.5 million...

10 Dec 2024
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13 Feb 2020
Business

Cheers to less red tape

CAFES, pubs and restaurants wanting to serve alcohol could soon face less red tape under changes announced by the Victorian Government. Hospitality businesses currently require both a liquor licence from the Victorian Liquor Commission and a planning...

09 Dec 2024
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The importance of pallet recycling

In today’s world, where sustainability and waste reduction are paramount, pallet recycling has become an essential practice in many industries. Pallets are a crucial part of the supply chain, used extensively to transport goods worldwide. However...

09 Dec 2024
News

New deal to stock shelves

ALL Woolworths regional distribution centres at the forefront of strike action across Victoria and New South Wales are expected to reach full capacity soon, after a deal between the company and workers was reached. Shelves at the Woolworths...

09 Dec 2024
Community

Market full of twilight delight

A VARIETY of local makers and stall holders decorated Mildura City Heart on Thursday afternoon. The annual Twilight Market invited people to stroll through Langtree Mall, with live entertainment including carols sung by kids, as well as late night...

07 Dec 2024
News

Salty chocolate’s sweet award

A JOINT effort between two local companies working in tandem for eight years has won an award for its salted chocolate bar. The sweet treat is a product of the Christie Centre social enterprise Mildura Chocolate Company, founded to provide job...

07 Dec 2024
Business

Local builders best in the country

A LOCAL company has won best in their category at the country’s top building awards ceremony hosted in Hobart this week. Bruce Lee Builders received first place honours in the National Renovations/Extensions between 1 and 2 million dollars category...

29 Nov 2024
Farming and Environment

Lake Victoria wind farm activity ‘in full swing’

PROPONENTS of the 416-square kilometre Lake Victoria Wind Farm have said on-site activities are in full swing. A WestWind Energy spokesperson said efforts that aimed to gather a comprehensive understanding of the site across all seasons were gaining...

28 Nov 2024
News

Pretty fly pest techs create a buzz

A LOCALLY owned and operated pest control company is seeking to tread new ground. Mildura and District Pest Management have the only two female technicians in Sunraysia on the roster, both previously coming from a hospitality background. “I did...

28 Nov 2024
Farming and Environment

Research targets algal impacts

RESEARCH that aims to better manage the impact of blue green algae could produce “potentially quite profound results”, according to a Mallee Regional Innovation Centre advisor. Tim Cummins, who has played a key role in recent regional drought...

27 Nov 2024
Business

Alcohol-free wine dazzles international judges

NO-ALCOHOL wines produced in Sunraysia have gained some international acclaim at one of the world’s largest wine shows. Family-owned operation Edenvale Beverages took out best producer in the low and no-alcohol producer category at...

25 Nov 2024
Business

Cann Group packs it in

A NEW automated multi-head filler deployed at Cann Group’s medicinal cannabis facility in Mildura has reached a significant milestone. Since coming online in August this year, it has packed about 25,000 units. The company said the equipment is among...

20 Nov 2024
Business

Baldwins afloat after five decades

THE family-owned and operated Baldwin Boats celebrated 50 years of getting people on the water this week, and the company shows no signs of slowing down. Second generation running the operation and current owner Chris Baldwin said he attributes the...

20 Nov 2024