News
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Power flows at huge electricity project
A MAJOR milestone has been ticked off for Australia’s largest transmission project EnergyConnect. The Australian Energy Market Operator recently began inter-network testing, to find out…
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Rain event pours down on region
MILDURA experienced its rainiest day in almost three years when a widespread storm dumped 42mm of rain the region for the 24 hours to 9am…
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Millions raised for cancer accommodation
THE Dr Julie Zrna Centre is now projected to officially open in July of 2025 with Mildura Health Foundation announcing the fundraising target of $5…
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Fresh focus on farm security
NEIGHBOURHOOD Watch Victoria has urged people living in regional areas to improve security following a rise in crime. Recent crime statistics showed the regional areas…
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Options for rates notices
RATEPAYERS in Mildura are being reminded to review what payment and notification options best suit them. Second-instalment rates notices are due on Monday, December 2.…
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Drought Resilience director visits
THE new director of the Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (Vic Hub) Dr Sara Hely visited Mildura last week. She wanted to get…
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Rex deadline extended
THE Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has applauded a decision by the Federal Court to agree to extend the convening…
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Fireball sighting in Sunraysia night sky
AN eagle-eyed astro photographer in Mildura spotted a suspected fireball that carved its way through the night sky on Wednesday. Peter Cooper was trying to…
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Christmas comes early in mall
THE festive season was brought in by the arrival of Santa at Langtree Mall on Saturday. The big man in red was joined by Mrs…
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St Margaret’s closes one door, and opens another
PAST and current St Margaret’s community members came together on Saturday to celebrate the kindergarten’s legacy. The end of an era event celebrated this through…
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When life is about facing the music
FOR Rick Stephens, a life without music would be a life without emotion, something more and more relevant in today’s modern world where a lot…
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Earthworks depot application debate
A DEVELPOMENT application for the use of RU1 Primary Production land on Low Darling Road at Wentworth as a depot for a sole-proprietor earthworks business…













