News
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Blood donors at your service
LOCAL emergency service workers are putting out a call to arms – literally – for blood donations this winter. Police, firefighters and paramedics have come…
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Bring more colour to the red earth
JANINE Willcock’s smile is as wide and wonderful as the nursery she set up with husband Trevor after the couple moved from New Zealand to…
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Social workers connect
SUNRAYSIA’S dedicated professionals in social work and mental health – and those considering this work – gained valuable industry insights at La Trobe University this…
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City budget goes out for feedback
MILDURA Council will contain rates increases to within the Victorian Government’s cap of 2.75 per cent despite continuing pressure to maintain an operating surplus. Municipal…
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All the colours of the rainbow
MILDURA was decorated with all the colours on the rainbow in celebration of International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia on Friday. May 17 marks…
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‘Greedy and grubby’ draft budget
WENTWORTH Shire Council has been accused of presenting a “greedy and grubby” 2024-25 draft budget with rates and charges poised to increase by at least…
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Paramedics check in for healthy heart
MILDURA paramedics have been setting an example for the community by getting their heart health checked to mark Heart Week 2024. Heart disease is the…
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Could this be SFNL coach’s reality TV clone?
I RECKON I’ve found Sam Kerridge’s doppelganger. This will give away some of my trashy late-night TV viewing habits, but I was checking out Fboy…
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Call for Feds to fund 40-unit youth home
MORE than 200 young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Mildura region could benefit from a proposed new housing precinct if backed…
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Roller derby takes centre stage
NOW in it’s second season locally, the Mildura Roller Derby League returns to action on Saturday at Chaffey Secondary College. MRDL president Sarah Monks said…
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Nurses wage fight grows
LOCAL nurses and midwives have joined a statewide push for improved wages and working conditions amid stalled enterprise agreement negotiations. Victorian public sector nurses and…
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Depth keeps Roos undefeated
INCREASED depth has held Wentworth in good stead during their undefeated start to the Sunraysia football season. Wins from their opening four games have the…