News
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All ears about what’s most important
HOW much are we really listening when our boss, co-workers or even our partner are speaking to us? This was the focus of yesterday’s Mildura Small…
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Weather fits the bill
IT may not have been lovely weather for ducks, but pelicans continue to make the most of Mildura’s spate of mild winter weather with spring…
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Drug death rate high: Mildura fatal overdose statistics revealed
MILDURA is matching metropolitan Melbourne in the rate of fatal drug overdoses.A report prepared by the Coroners Court for a parliamentary inquiry on drug law…
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Mildura in the plan
MEMBER for Mildura Peter Crisp has rejected claims the state Opposition is leaving Mildura out of Victoria’s future plans in favour of Melbourne’s feeder cities…
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Planned burns coming soon
RESIDENTS of Patchewollock and Underbool may see smoke early this week as Forest Fire Management Victoria conducts planned burns.Mallee district manager Phil Murdoch said the…
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A good time to stop junk
MILDURA residents can expect a closer eye on local pollution problems under a new pilot program being rolled out to the area.Environment Protection Authority Victoria…
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Sweet move for Hancock
Citrus Australia has appointed its quality and market information manager Nathan Hancock its new CEO.Mr Hancock, who is based on the Gold Coast in Queensland,…
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Workout for the fit wits
“ATHLETES of the brain” matched wits yesterday in round three of the R.J. Shield Chess Tournament.Players across four age groups played seven games apiece at…
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Step up against dementia
FOR Leigh Barry, the hardest part of having a family member living with dementia is seeing the person you’ve known your whole life rapidly change…
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Broad urged to see PM
VICTORIA’S Energy Minister has called on Member for Mallee Andrew Broad take up his concerns about energy supply to the region with Prime Minister Malcolm…
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Council feels fiscal pinch
THE cost of delivering vital services it cannot afford is at the forefront of Mildura Council’s submission to a public inquiry into rural and regional…
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Leave time boost on way
THE Sunraysia Trades and Labour Council has welcomed proposed changes to long service and parental leave entitlements.Minister for Industrial Relations Natalie Hutchins said a new…