News
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Comfort in dying days
AS Mildura’s visiting palliative care physician, Dr Corry DeNeef has supported many Sunraysia residents and their families through the end-of-life journey.On behalf of the Peter…
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House fires costly
PREVENTABLE house fires in Victoria’s north-west caused more than $2.7 million in damage last year, according to Country Fire Authority (CFA) data.In 2017, there were…
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Wildlife control review
THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is encouraging residents in the Mallee to contribute to the ongoing review of the Authority to…
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A new layer of protection
VICTORIA’S Agriculture Minister says the State Government’s proposed labour hire licensing scheme would protect vulnerable workers in the absence of a federal system.The measure was…
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Crisp takes down dodgy operator
AN “incredibly shonky, incredibly bad and incredibly unscrupulous person” was run out of Mildura after exploiting young overseas workers, State Parliament has been told.In debating…
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One step closer
IRYMPLE Football Netball Club (IFNC) is one step closer to securing two new netball courts after Mildura Council committed $108,000 towards the project under its…
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Man’s best friend has a fun day out
THE Mildura Delta Dogs Funday was all about testing our furry friends’ good manners through fun games yesterday.Hosted by Mildura Delta Dog training, the function…
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Green thumbs hard at work
VISITORS to Quandong Park can expect to see a splash of colour in coming months after more than 230 natives species were planted by volunteers…
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Mildura Council backs fruit fly control committee: ‘We need it’
MILDURA Council will ask the State Government to reconsider the dismantling of the Greater Sunraysia Pest Free Area (GSPFA) industry development committee, with one councillor…
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Water inquiry hears grower fears of planting boom: Developing threat
UNCONTROLLED development poses a huge threat to existing Sunraysia farmers and the sustainability of the Murray-Darling Basin, a public inquiry into water management was told…
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Happiness is about spirit
FOR many, the relentless pursuit of happiness dominates the landscape of life.However when Ouyen stalwart Kathleen May Lewis died last week at the age of…
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Menindee Lakes recovery ‘could be unlawful’
A CONTROVERSIAL overhaul of the Menindee Lakes will come under the microscope of the Murray-Darling Basin Royal Commission, which has warned last month’s change to…











