News
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Help for vital services
POLICE and emergency services in regional Victoria will have access to the state’s digital radio network from next year, eliminating key black spots and increasing…
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VFF backs use of water spills
THE Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) supports sustainable growth for rural communities along river systems – farming and rural towns, the environment and native flora and…
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More answers required
IN LAST week’s fishing report I looked back on the past season and shared my views on a lack of giant Murray cod in our…
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New look coming to Mildura
We welcome any national chain to Mildura, and in particular, firms that have a fine retail record such as Harris Scarfe NATIONAL department store chain…
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More jail for Ridsdale
Australia’s worst paedophile priest Gerald Francis Ridsdale abused his position of trust in unprecedented offending over three decades, says a judge who added another five…
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Push for “yes” votes
MILDURA Pride says its “Going Postal 4 Marriage Equality” event next week will act as the unofficial launch of the “yes” campaign in Sunraysia. Group president…
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Warning for P-plater
A MAGISTRATE has disqualified a P-plater from driving for two years and warned him he is on his last strike.The Mildura Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday…
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Sports back new complex
THE state’s sporting bodies have signalled their interest in backing the Mildura South Regional Sporting Precinct.The precinct is one of four projects that make up…
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Anguish for missing dog
IT’S been a stressful and emotional week for owners Natalie Finis and Shane Bashford since miniature toy poodle “Ginger” went missing from Burke Court, Mildura.They came…
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Farmer groups to get $200,000 in profit drive
THE Federal Government’s $13.8 million Farm Co-operatives and Collaboration Pilot Program is investing in three Mallee organisations to maximise profits at the farm gate.Out of…
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Credit where it’s due
INDIVIDUALS and community groups who have contributed to the Yuranga Local Aboriginal Network (LAN) over the past year have been recognised for their work.The Yuranga…
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Carp control cost in focus
RESEARCH to better understand the economic impact of carp and expected benefits and costs associated with carp control in Australia is now under way to…









