News
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Mildura Weir team keeps river rolling
MILDURA Weir, Australia’s only remaining trestle weir, has been named “the most effectively maintained” asset in the Murray River system. The Mildura Weir team beat…
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Walk this way: Should we drive cars from the CBD?
THREE extra traffic lights along Deakin Avenue, and 13 raised zebra crossings in the CBD, have been suggested as part of a Mildura council strategy…
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Thanks to hero strangers who tried to save beloved mare
AS most of Sunraysia sheltered from the wind and rain of last Sunday’s violent storm, more than a dozen people rushed to the aid of…
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Parole for Karen’s killer after eight years
THE man who shot and killed Mildura White Ribbon campaigner Karen Belej in 2016 is believed to be preparing for freedom next week, after serving…
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Roger’s ton of parkrun fun
ROGER Cornell will rise early on Saturday and make his way to the Mildura riverfront, just as he has done 99 times before. This time, however, it…
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A vibrant son taken too soon
A GRIEVING Gol Gol family has endured the unimaginable pain of saying goodbye to their youngest member. Nine-year-old Thomas Sydney James Watson was laid to…
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Fire risk rising
FIREFIGHTERS expect the Mallee’s risk of fire danger will be at its greatest later than usual this summer, following soaking rain over the Christmas/new year…
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What’s on in Sunraysia this weekend
FRIDAY CJ’s Puppets’ Musical Adventure Mildura Library – 11am-noon /2pm-3 pm JOIN CJ and his puppets for a musical adventure, featuring music from different countries,…
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A warm glow for festive winners
RESIDENTS Donna and Jason Stewart and business SRS Benetook Farm have been rewarded for their efforts to spread Christmas joy, winning the 2023 Christmas Lights…
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Should Hugh King Drive have zebra crossings?
MILDURA council is investigating whether there is a need to install zebra crossings on Hugh King Drive, to put an end to traffic confusion. Eight…
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Free-to-use radio repeater to keep us safe and sound
YOU’VE crashed your car on a river track, or you’ve been bitten by a snake, or you’ve had some other kind of nasty mishap in…
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Year of wins at SuniTAFE
SUNITAFE has reflected on a year of successes, which included two gold medals at the WorldSkills National Championships and a national photography award. It was…