News
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‘I’m over it’
MILDURA Mayor Glenn Milne has launched a scathing attack on plans by the State Coalition to appoint a new Minister for Geelong.‘We’re a state, not…
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International waves
SOME of Mildura Rowing Club’s youngest rowers are getting a taste of international experience.France’s Jean Maechel took up rowing four years ago while living in…
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Strong pulse crops
Mallee farmers in South Australia, NSW and Victoria are beginning to tap into the strong global demand for pulses.Last year, pulses were Australia’s second highest…
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Centre open after storm
One of Mildura Council’s largest and most severely damaged buildings in the wake of last year’s Remembrance Day storm has reopened.The Irymple Community Leisure Centre…
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Sleepy drivers raise road toll
Driving while tired is contributing to the deaths of hundreds of Australians every year and should be made illegal, the Sleep Health Foundation says.The foundation…
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Women work for a cause
IT will be a busy few months ahead for the Mildura Millewa Group of the Country Women’s Association (CWA).Yesterday, more than 30 members joined to…
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Team busy finding justice
THE five faces behind Victoria Legal Aid’s (VLA) Mallee Legal Impact are here to make a difference.The team has hit the ground running dealing with…
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Hunger drives Irymple
A HUNGER for success is driving Irymple, according to star midfielder Dan Coghlan.In his first year at the Sunraysia club, the former captain of VFL…
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Broad keeps faith in plebiscite
MEMBER For Mallee Andrew Broad said the government was “wise” to back a previously rejected plebiscite over same-sex marriage during a party-room meeting on Monday…
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On board for Mallee ideas
The story of The Better Farming Train and its tour of the Mallee region in the 1920s and 1930s has been published in the American…
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Circus to inspire young scientists
THE St Joseph’s College Stadium will be overflowing with hands-on science exhibits next month.Shell Questacon Science Circus is coming to Mildura, with visitors of all…
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Funeral bid refused: Knife attack charges ‘very serious’ – magistrate
A MILDURA man’s plea to be released from custody to attend his brother’s funeral has been refused following a serious knife attack on his de…