Education
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IT course clicks for Pacific students
A NEW course at Mildura Senior College aims to inspire Pacific Island students to pursue a career in IT. The Pasifika course began in Mildura…
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Study interest bodes well for workforce, says university
THERE was a good turnout of potential students at the La Trobe University Mildura campus open day. School leavers, people wanting to change careers, retrain…
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Murray inspires student artists
IRYMPLE Secondary College students drew inspiration from the Murray River to create artworks which now line the school’s exhibition space. The Murray River Art Collection,…
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Students connect with the language of music
THE power of music and its ability to connect is evident at the Mildura English Language Centre as it prepares for its first Beat performance.…
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Perfect 50 scores Premier’s VCE Award
THE hard work of Mildura’s Remi Patterson was last week recognised when she was selected to receive one of the Victorian Premier’s high achiever awards.…
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Speed lowered for new school zone
DRIVERS can expect a speed limit change along Dyar Avenue following the establishment of a new school zone for The Lake Primary School. A new 40km/h…
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Award contender finds joy in teaching
EARLY Childhood Teacher of the Year nominee Chelsie Jensen says she finds immense joy in her day-to-day work. Ms Jensen, who is a Mildura TAFEKids…
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Students breed rare native fish
SuniTAFE Conservation and Ecosystem Management students have been working to make a difference to the local ecosystem. For the past two years, the SuniTAFE students…
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Students pitch in for planting day
THOUSANDS of native trees and shrubs have been planted at events across the region, as annual tree planting campaigns this year boosted efforts to repair…
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Grandparents help St Joseph’s celebrate 90th anniversary
GRANDPARENTS were welcome at St Joseph’s Primary this week as the school celebrated 90 years of teaching. The Red Cliffs Catholic education school held a…
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Students show off their archaeological finds
MILDURA West Primary School students showcased their archaeological finds on Tuesday during the school’s annual Dig Expo. Grade 6 students spent last week digging through…
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Council and uni strengthen ties
LA Trobe University and Mildura Rural City Council have signed a memorandum of understanding further strengthening their partnership. The agreement outlined a five-year framework for…