News
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Another fish kill ‘likely’ — resident
THERE are fears that yet another major fish kill in the Darling River near Menindee may be just days away. A number of “really sick”…
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Subway plan debate rises
ROBINVALE residents are firmly divided about whether council-owned residential land should be sold for commercial development. More than 100 business owners, locals and council staff…
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It’s a $1 million lotto dream
A RETIRED Mildura woman has become an instant millionaire after winning Division One in the Monday & Wednesday Lotto. The local was “absolutely lost for…
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Drive on, James
FOR almost 20 years, James Dreyer has been a popular member of a “Dad’s Army” of volunteers at Red Cliffs Golf Club. Mr Dreyer, who…
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The basin crisis: MP puts his rescue package
ESTABLISHING a Federal Royal Commission into the Murray-Darling Basin, a buyback of class A irrigation licences in the Barwon-Darling system and introducing a no-meter-no-pump rule…
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Farming: Sunraysia attractive for spuds
A TASMANIAN virus-free seed potatoes exporter is hoping to expand its reach to the Sunraysia region. Atlantic potato seed producer Agronico, which exports Tasmanian virus-free…
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Unite behind goal of rehab – Ali Cupper
MEMBERS of the Northern Mallee Local Drug Action Team (LDAT) say it’s “vital” they work with Member for Mildura Ali Cupper towards the common goal…
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Mildura MP says ban an important symbolic step
DEVELOPMENT of legislation to denounce and prohibit LGBTI conversion practices in Victoria will begin immediately, with Premier Daniel Andrews labelling it “bigoted quackery.” Conversion ‘therapy’…
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The basin crisis: It’s decision time on water carting
WENTWORTH Shire Council will receive up to $70,000 of NSW Government financial assistance towards the cost of water cartage to drought-stricken properties near Pooncarie and…
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Power pay idea for peak cuts
CONSUMERS could be paid for reducing the amount of electricity they use to help the grid during times of peak demand in an industry change…
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The basin crisis: Panel probes fish kill
MEMBERS of the Federal Opposition’s panel of experts investigating issues relating to the recent fish-kill events on the lower Darling River will be in Menindee…
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Making an impression
THE Art Vault is what keeps luring Adelaide-based printmaker Anna Austin back to Mildura. Austin, now in her sixth or seventh residency, says the three weeks…







