News
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Dragster ‘lucky to escape’ crash
AUSTRALIA’s reigning modified champion Matt Czerny was lucky to walk away bruised and battered after crashing at almost 260km/h during Mildura’s Sunset Strip Nationals.On Sunday…
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Government investigation into Mildura pound complaint
A STATE Government department is investigating a fresh complaint against the Mildura pound just months after a probe found it failed to meet standards. Agriculture…
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POLL: Do you support Mildura Council’s plans for a three-bin system?
MILDURA councillors will tomorrow night vote on whether to push ahead with plans for a three-bin system which would see the addition of a third,…
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Stink over rubbish plan
REDUCED opening hours at the Mildura landfill could be here to stay despite user backlash and opposition within Mildura Council’s own ranks. A council report has…
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Farming: Wheat market rapidly growing
Australia’s biggest wheat customer is growing fast and meeting its needs should be a key priority for Australia now and in the future, according to…
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Farming: Insects used to kill pest plants
NEARLY two years after a new biotype of cochineal insect was released to control boxing glove cactus, positive results are now being seen by Western…
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Waves of angst hit beleaguered centre
MILDURA Waves users are waiting to hear whether they will be charged for cancelled swimming lessons due to the closure of the centre’s waves and…
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Woman jailed for shoplifting
A STRING of shoplifting offences in Langtree Mall has earned a Mildura woman a short stint behind bars.Candice Louise Andrews pleaded guilty to numerous charges…
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Two men charged over alleged burglary
TWO Mildura men have been charged with aggravated burglary and intentionally causing serious injury after an incident on Friday at a Brian Crescent home where…
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Dishing up tips for fussy kids
A SERIES of workshops will be held in Mildura aimed at helping the parents of children with fussy eating habits.The workshops are suitable for carers,…
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Pay gap plan ‘interesting’
A LABOR plan to force companies to publicly disclose how much they pay women compared to men will be closely examined by the Coalition.Minister for…
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Taking aim at sugar drinks
More than nine out of 10 (93 per cent) parents agree that water should be the default option in kids’ meals, according to the latest…








