News
-
Crowd revels in festival of colours
ABOUT 400 people ventured to Nowingi Place on Sunday afternoon to embrace Holi Mela, the festival of colours. Welcoming the beginning of spring in the…
-
Barker goes back-to-back with stunning Ouyen Cup drive
HAMILTON-based Gelding Kowalski Analysis secured his first victory in 15 months in fine style to claim the $12,000 Ouyen Pacing Cup on Sunday. The six-year-old…
-
Waters conquers the wet to take series lead
MILDURA superbike star Josh Waters has skipped out to an early lead in this year’s Australian Superbike Championship following his round win in Sydney. The…
-
On a high with successful AusFly
AN air-racing champion has hailed the Wentworth Aerodrome as one of the best in the country. He was visiting as part of the national AusFly…
-
More diverse representation needed in local government
A MERBEIN resident who is considering running for a seat on Mildura Rural City Council in October wants more diverse representation in local government. Carli…
-
Council backing for cancer hub housing
AN accommodation facility to support patients undergoing treatment for cancer in Mildura has won the backing of Wentworth Shire Council. The council unanimously agreed to…
-
Stage set for Robinvale’s Centenary Park Nature and Adventure Play Precinct project
ROBINVALE’S “amazing” Centenary Park Nature and Adventure Play Precinct project could be constructed in a single stage – should an application for federal funding be…
-
Great lengths for a good time
MORE than 200 people enjoyed a longstanding tradition in Mildura on Friday, taking part in the 2024 Longest Lunch. Organised by the Rotary Club of…
-
Trees key to cutting heat
MILDURA Council is aiming to triple the tree-canopy cover in town centres over the next 15 years, as a new report shows the region is…
-
Grants boost for young achievers
TEN young people from across the Mallee have received financial support to pursue education and realise their dreams through a Chances for Children scholarship. The…
-
Village a symbol of brother’s spirit
A REVOLUNTIONARY special needs residential village planned for Merbein has officially been named, honouring a Chaffey Aged Care resident who recently lost his battle with…
-
Nurses reject pay deal offer
NURSES and midwives in Mildura have unanimously rejected an enterprise bargaining agreement pitched by the Allan Government, describing it as “seriously inadequate”. Seeking to reverse…