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Lewis Nancekivell

Art, dance and mental health support

COOMEALLA Health Aboriginal Corporation staff are set to host their first Kumpa Kiira event at Wentworth on Thursday with the aim if creating a space of healing through entertainment. Event organiser Jaharlyn Mitchell said he wanted to create place...

5 hours ago

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...

6 hours ago

Community

Creating a home away from home

MEMBERS of a local Turkish group welcomed the wider people to a cultural event yesterday as a way better connect with the community. Sunraysia Alevi Cem Evi vice president Salih Demirci said the event brought people from all backgrounds together for...

19 Nov 2024

News

Bike event a highlight night

MOTORCYCLE enthusiasts came together in Mildura on Saturday for the inaugural Bike Night which was capped off with a ride around the town. Event organiser Daniel Fraser said he was not expecting a large turnout considering it was the first time he...

19 Nov 2024

Community

Sikhs mark guru’s birthday

THE Mildura Sikh Association has wrapped up its three-day celebration of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birthday, who is widely regarded as the founder of Sikhism. Born in 1469 in what is now modern-day Pakistan, Guru Nanak is remembered by his devotees for...

19 Nov 2024

Health

MP wants drivers to become donors

AN upper house member of Parliament for Northern Victoria has urged the State Government to allow people to become organ donors when renewing a licence. The Nationals’ Gaelle Broad said a simple change to legislation could give countless people...

18 Nov 2024

Community

Bloke’s big bike effort to help men’s mental health

A LOCAL boxer is trading punches for pedals this month as he seeks to ride 1000 kilometres to raise money for the Movember Foundation. Charlie Cooper said his reason for deciding to begin the journey raising money for the charity was personal.“Men’s...

18 Nov 2024

News

Dog virus cases spike in region

STAFF from Benetook Veterinary Clinic are reporting one of the largest spikes in canine parvovirus cases they’ve ever seen. Veterinary surgeon Dr Ealasaid Bobbin said once the parvovirus microorganism enters a dog’s body, it can lead to severe...

17 Nov 2024

Community

Town ready for Christmas fest

THIS year will be the first time members of the Robinvale-Euston Rotary Club will host the town’s Christmas Carnival and they’re aiming to get locals and visitors in the holiday spirit. Event co-organiser Jacky Rowe said she encouraged anyone and...

17 Nov 2024

News

On the bus to Broken Hill

A TRIAL weekly bus service between Broken Hill and Mildura will begin on Monday. New South Wales Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said the aim was to increase transport opportunities for isolated regions.“This will increase...

17 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Feedback to flow on rivers plan draft

WATER users and the wider community have been asked to provide feedback on the New South Wales draft water-sharing plan for the Barwon-Darling Unregulated River. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) executive...

17 Nov 2024

Health

GP steps back

A LOCAL doctor has received an outpouring of community support after announcing he is stepping away from general practice after 44 years. Dr Philip Webster said although he would no longer be a GP, he would continue providing medical services to the...

16 Nov 2024