News
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Farming: Preparing for threat
WINE Australia and Hort Innovation have teamed up through the Plant Biosecurity Research Initiative (PBRI) to safeguard the nation against a devastating bacteria that could…
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Big vision for Mildura Riverfront
A REVISED masterplan for the second stage of the Mildura Riverfront redevelopment would see the addition of a potential whiskey distillery or chocolate factory. The plans,…
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CFA concerned about burning issue
THE CFA is concerned some Sunraysia residents may be under the impression they can still burn off green waste during what is now the declared…
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New-look library service to hit road
The Mobile Library will visit Mallee Track and Millewa towns for the last time this week.Mildura Rural City Councill will begin its new library outreach…
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Farming: Help is at hand
IT is now easier for farmers to apply for the fortnightly Farm Household Allowance hardship payment and farmers are being urged to apply.The FHA application…
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Farming: Review shows wheat code is working
WHEAT exporters continue to benefit from the Wheat Port Code, according to industry feedback released in a review.Consultation showed the code has increased transparency and…
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Farming: Visa action needed
THE peak industry body for the vegetable industry has cautiously welcomed comments from Prime Minister Scott Morrison in support of a dedicated Agricultural Visa to…
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Farming: Fund to tap in to market growth
THE Victorian Government is supporting farmers’ markets grow and thrive with a $100,000 Food Source Victoria grant to provide a network facilitator to the Victorian…
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Mildura Harness Racing Club trots off with major award
MILDURA Harness Racing Club has been recognised as the top trots club in regional Victoria.At the industry’s Gordon Rothacker Medal night on Sunday, Mildura was…
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Winning films have heart and mystery
A PERSONAL and emotional story told by Jzarne Cochrane won the audience over at the Show Us Your Shorts 2018 short film competition.For the first…
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Hey, big spenders: Councillors’ expense claims almost double in a year
MILDURA councillors have racked up an expense bill of more than $92,518 over the past financial year at a 66 per cent increase compared to…
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Air-con study on way
A SUNRAYSIA community service provider and a leading Australian university have joined forces to study how a lack of air-conditioning in public housing can impact…








