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Michael DiFabrizio

Michael is a sub editor at Sunraysia Daily. Email [email protected] to get in touch.

Rex $50m debt deal ‘necessary’

By Andrew MoleNEWLY elected VFF president Brett Hosking says Canberra’s $50 million bailout of ailing airline Rex is a major win for regional and rural communities – especially in north-west Victoria. He said its importance cannot be...

25 Jan 2025

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

Community

A gift that counts

SOMETIMES the best presents don’t have to be wrapped. As Christmas approaches, a Mildura Health Foundation push is encouraging people to give a gift that can make a lasting impact in the community by making a donation in a loved one’s name...

09 Dec 2024

News

Advice issued for large Koorlong fire

FIREFIGHTERS are working to bring a bushfire in the Koorlong and Merrinee area under control.

29 Oct 2024

Football

Rising stars tackle championships

RISING Sunraysia football stars Jemmika Douglas and Jack Ough were in action for Victoria Country at the weekend in under-18 national championships matches. Douglas – who has played for Bambill and Nangiloc in the women’s football competition –...

10 Jul 2024

Football

Pioneers embrace Sunraysia flavour

A HEALTHY contingent of local footballers showed their talent in front of home fans at the weekend when the Bendigo Pioneers played at the Mildura Sporting Precinct. The Pioneers’ under-18 boys, featuring two debutants from Sunraysia, hosted the...

10 Jul 2024

News

Cast your feedback on Channel 10 switch

TELEVISION viewers have a week to tell politicians how they should respond to Channel 10’s Sunraysia signal ending. A Federal Government proposal that would expand access to Viewer Access Satellite Television, or VAST, to Mildura was last week...

10 Jul 2024

Motorsport

Waters in Townsville triumph

A BIT of tropical rain and some smart driving has helped Mildura’s Cam Waters claim another Supercars race win. At the Townsville 500 on Saturday, Waters started in pole position before battling with familiar foe Chaz Mostert throughout a testing...

09 Jul 2024

News

Sports rights at risk for Sunraysia viewers

SUNRAYSIA TV viewers could be forced to pay for sporting events the rest of the country enjoys for free as a result of Channel 10’s signal ending and new legislation passed this week. Locals have been encouraged, including by Federal Communications...

07 Jul 2024

Football

Stars align for interleague stoush

A STRONG Sunraysia team has been named for the return of interleague football this afternoon at the Mildura Sporting Precinct. Irymple coach Jake Thrum and Mildura’s Mitch Rogerson – currently joint leaders...

06 Jul 2024

News

Remote reach in satellite TV plan

OFFERING costly satellite TV in response to Mildura’s Channel 10 switch-off doesn’t reflect what “a significant city” deserves, Federal Parliament has been told. Last Sunday night Channel 10 and its associated multi-channels were taken off the air in...

05 Jul 2024

Politics

Farrer keeps shape in boundary redraw

VOTERS in the Wentworth municipality are set to remain in the same Federal electorate as Albury and Griffith. A draft redistribution of NSW seats published by the Australian Electoral Commission on Friday opted to leave Farrer unchanged, despite...

15 Jun 2024