News
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Homeless a growing worry
A LACK of affordable and appropriate housing options in Sunraysia is the biggest challenge facing those at risk of homelessness, according to local agencies.This comes…
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Robinvale Levee Bank: Soil testing carried out
GEOTECHNICAL soil testing was carried out last week at the site where Swan Hill Rural City Council (SHRCC) proposes to remove material to construct the…
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Solar farm construction to begin
CONSTRUCTION of what is being called Victoria’s largest photovoltaic (PV) solar farm is expected to start near Ouyen within coming weeks. French developer Total Eren received…
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Egged on in chook welfare campaign
EGG consumers are increasingly concerned about animal welfare, according to Sunraysia Residential Service’s Benetook Farm manager Michael Marks.Mr Marks, who manages a flock of 1600…
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Junior coach loses permit: Social netball turned violent, court told
A JUNIOR girls netball coach lost his right to work with children after assaulting a teenager and his older sister during a game of social…
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Safety risks lopped: Mildura trees removed
TREES which pose a safety risk to residents and motorists are being removed by Mildura Council contractors this week. A hazardous tree in Walnut Avenue between…
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Way to go in Mildura domestic violence fight
THERE is “so much further to go” to reduce the incidence of domestic violence among Mildura’s Aboriginal population, State Parliament has been told.Member for Mildura…
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Hot Stuff: Sex and the city of Mildura
SEX and why Kitty Flanagan is bad at it will be highlighted at her latest standup comedy show Smashing coming to Mildura next week.While the…
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Everyone counts: Swan Hill Council to update Robinvale population figure
BY the end of the year, the question that has plagued Robinvale residents for many years will be answered – how many people actually live…
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PHOTOS: Mildura Specialist School athletic day
THERE were many shouts of enthusiasm and cheering at the Mildura Specialist School’s athletic day this week. More than 200 students, divided into four house…
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One for the ages: Chaffey Aged Care celebrates 10th anniversary
AS Chaffey Aged Care celebrates its 10th anniversary, one resident can say with confidence she has seen its development through every stage.Joyce Watling came into…
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Police swoop on block full of goods
MILDURA police recovered numerous stolen items after executing a search warrant on a scrubland area at Riverside Avenue yesterday. About 11 police officers searched a…








