News
-
Festival gets down to business
ORGANISERS of the Mildura Small Business Festival say they are happy with local turnout despite two events already being cancelled due to low attendance. The festival…
-
Suppliers to help find deals
POWER companies have promised to work with the Turnbull Government to ensure customers get help in finding cheaper deals.Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday met…
-
Speed driver dismisses court and case
A SPEEDSTER from Speed says he will take a conviction of dangerous driving to the High Court.Thirty-six-year-old Bruce Manley yesterday disputed the accuracy of a…
-
Charged issues: Power pain pushes Salvos
MILDURA Salvation Army is being stretched to capacity to support people struggling to put food on the table due to rising electricity prices, according to…
-
Man exploited victim, 14, says judge
A FRIENDSHIP that began on social media has landed a 23-year-old Merbein man in court after he knowingly entered into a sexual relationship with a…
-
Vanilla slice takes over Mildura
MILDURA is set to usher in a new era for one of the Mallee’s most iconic events next Saturday.Mildura City Heart will host The Great…
-
‘I’m sick of prison’
A MILDURA man who has been behind bars for most of his 38 years says he is sick of jail and wants to change his…
-
Visa fears haunt visitors
BACKPACKERS in Sunraysia who are exploited fear they could lose their visa if they report their experiences, according to the Australian Workers Union.Sunraysia Daily yesterday…
-
Abattoir could be on the way
THE company which has a land permit to re-open the abattoir at Mildura South is hoping to be operating by early next year.Mildura planning consultant…
-
A Lion-hearted effort
MERBEIN’S Trevor Blaby continues to give back after 44 years of service to the town’s Lions Club.A founding member of Merbein Lions Club, 88-year-old Mr…
-
$303,000 upgrades
WENTWORTH Shire Council has received $303,000 to upgrade its bitumen sealing and customer service delivery practices in an innovation grant win.The funds will go towards…
-
Orange grower hits sweet spot
Despite the fruit being slow to ripen this season, Sunraysia citrus grower John Keam says he still considers it his best ever, especially for his…