News
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Fact-finding mission to US an eye-opener
A GROUP of leading grain producers from across Australia has returned from a fact-finding tour of America’s Midwest, visiting some of that country’s largest-scale farming…
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Smarter riders on the streets
GOL Gol Public School students spent the last week of term receiving a crash course in road safety as part of NSW Bike Week. Students came…
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Mildura MP Peter Crisp turns away from cabinet role in Opposition shake-up: Shadow portfolio knockback
MEMBER for Mildura Peter Crisp says he didn’t put his hand up for a portfolio in the Opposition’s recent shadow cabinet reshuffle as he wants…
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Tour to help find a cure
When Gwenda Dean’s brother had cancer six years ago Sunraysia Cancer Resources (SCR) was there for him, now she is returning the favour.Ms Dean and…
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Plans to bring wharf back from the brink
MILDURA Council has released details of ‘potential future works’ to bring the city’s iconic wharf back from its dilapidated state, however a start date for…
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New tech on the way
THE Ouyen Livestock Exchange is hoping to install scanning equipment to implement the new electronic identification system for sheep by January next year.All saleyards in…
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More reforms on the way
THE Victorian Government is overhauling Victoria’s agricultural planning rules with proposed reforms aimed at striking a balance between delivering for farmers and meeting community expectations.The…
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Unlicensed driver makes ‘a foolish decision’
A MILDURA man who pleaded guilty to driving while unlicensed just months after serving jail time for the same offence has avoided further imprisonment.Aaron Szabo…
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Agriculture fund for women
WOMEN who are current and emerging leaders in the horticulture industry can now apply for a leadership development scholarship opportunity valued at up to $5470.Funded…
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Forum fights grain drain
ENABLING the nation’s grain growers and other primary producers to extract the most from their farming systems will be the impetus behind this week’s Australian…
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Destination getaway
MILDURA’s reputation as a unique holiday destination has travelled far and wide, with a spike in the number of UK residents visiting the region each…
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Irymple’s Spring Fling
IRYMPLE’S Spring Fling stayed true to theme on Sunday with blue skies providing the perfect backdrop for the second annual event.The town’s various organisations, including…










