News
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Citrus connect
SUNRAYSIA growers will have the opportunity to discuss various industry issues at the Citrus Australia regional forum tomorrow.Held at the Dareton Research Station, the forum…
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Becoming your own warrior
FORMER Dareton resident and two-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu world champion Shantelle Thompson returned to Sunraysia this week to inspire and empower the younger generation. At last week’s…
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Mildura’s host with the most
MILDURA’S Ataru International Tae Kwon Do club has been busy organising Saturday’s state championships.Instructor Darren Williams said about 60 competitors from South Australia, Victoria and…
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Brigade welcomes upgrade
AN extension of the Curlwaa Rural Fire Brigade (RFB) station is expected to have far-reaching benefits for the small community. NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Shane…
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Hot time at German festival
THE cold weather didn’t deter crowds at Saturday’s annual Trinity Lutheran College Deutschfest.Event co-ordinator Andrea Robinson said about 8500 people came to enjoy a day…
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Mildura’s blooming beautiful
THE smell of blooms was in the air at the annual Sunraysia Garden Club’s Autumn Flower and Floral Design Show over the weekend.Event organiser Dianne…
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Mildura pilot academy: Sky’s the limit
MILDURA Airport is expected to make a bid to become the home of Qantas Group’s new pilot academy, set to open in regional Australia in 2019. Qantas…
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A classic Mother’s Day
YOUNG women and men need more breast cancer awareness to help reduce the some 3000 deaths caused by the disease every year in Australia, says…
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Solar plans ignite debate on use of horticultural land
PROPOSED renewable energy facilities in Birdwoodton, Merbein and Mildura have ignited debate on the implications of solar farms built on horticultural land.Lower Murray Water (LMW)…
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Call up for service: Wentworth District RSL seeks volunteers
ALONG with a pub and a post office building, the local RSL is traditionally one of the mainstays of any Aussie town but for many…
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Making mum feel special
A MOTHER’S Day afternoon hosted my Irymple Primary School had mums and special friends treated like royalty.Preps invited one special lady in their life to…
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Find leaves mystery
A WORLD War II medal discovered with a metal detector in a Melbourne suburb has been traced back to a Mildura-born soldier.Andrew Lawless said he…











