News
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Max changes gears
DURING his 30-year teaching career at SuniTAFE Mildura, automotive teacher Max Hart has been a mentor, an instructor and a friend.His former students can be…
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Darling River algae alert spreads
MULTIPLE red alerts for blue-green algae are now in place at the Menindee Lakes and in the lower Darling River.WaterNSW yesterday issued a high alert…
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Council pulls plug on Deakin light plan
MILDURA Council says it will not take part in a Christmas light extravaganza on Deakin Avenue this year, after the bright idea was put forward…
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Woman takes out anger on cop shop
A WOMAN with 18 pages of criminal history has again landed herself in court after damaging the Merbein Police Station.Michelle King pleaded guilty to criminal…
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Christmas fun snared in red tape
A RED Cliffs community group says it has been forced to use only basic Christmas street decorations in town this year due to council red…
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Preps taste the fun
PARENTS of future Preps got an inside look into their child’s first year at school at Nichols Point Primary School’s Prep Fun Day this week.The…
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Output won’t dry up
IN the midst of yet another drought, the region’s farmers have found successes to celebrate.The millennium and 1982 droughts were devastating for Mallee farmers, making…
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Courage needed to back ideas – Jacqui Lambie
STUDENT leaders pushed their political boundaries at the La Trobe University Student Leadership Conference this week.Speaking during a panel session in front of 60 university…
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Spreading cheer
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) Carinya branch handed over its biggest ever Christmas donation to Mallee Domestic Violence Services (MDVS) yesterday. The branch has been spreading…
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Mark Eckel hopes we’ll not be forgotten
FORMER Mildura mayor Mark Eckel hopes a whirlwind tour of Mildura this year won’t be lost on Andrews Government minister Jaala Pulford as she takes…
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Threat to kill lands in court
A MAN used a replica gun to threaten two men who were clearing gutters near his home, a court has been told.Tristan O’Connell, 24, pleaded…
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Busy Phil’s new task
PHIL Lamattina is a busy man.Between helping run the family’s carrot business and Australia’s No.1 drag racing team, Lamattina Top Fuel Racing, he doesn’t have…











