News
-
CBD base for First Nations youth will help change narrative
THE Kiilalaana Foundation’s new CBD location will help change the narrative around First Nations youth in Mildura, its founder believes. Opened earlier this month, the…
-
After wet year, Mildura set for a Christmas scorcher
SUNRAYSIA residents can expect hot and dry conditions this Christmas, following an above average year of rain. The Bureau of Meteorology have forecasted temperatures as high…
-
Festive fun at Mildura Christmas market
SUNRAYSIA residents enjoyed a night out at Mildura City Heart’s Christmas Twilight Market on Friday. Whether it was to visit Santa or to do some…
-
Public toilets – a job that has to be done
PUBLIC toilets, let’s face it, are not an especially interesting subject. Neither are public barbecues, public park benches, public picnic tables. Yet nearly all of…
-
Turn over a new leaf for bookshops
CHILDREN’S author Phil Kettle has encouraged locals to continue to support bookshops, which have done it tough since COVID. Mr Kettle, who was born in…
-
Youth leaders show the way
ROBINVALE-based Jess Kei has been recognised at the YACVic Rural Youth Awards. Ms Kei, a youth support officer, was nominated in the Young Person Leading…
-
Weekend bus for Wentworth
A NEW Saturday bus route is being trialled between Wentworth and Mildura. The primary aim of the bus is to help Wentworth residents attend medical or…
-
No fire permits over holiday period
THE NSW Rural Fire Service is suspending fire permits in the Wentworth Local Government Area across the festive holiday period. The suspension will be effective…
-
Kids can play along with free carols
THE Garden of Hope is encouraging kids to be a part of the performance at its first Christmas carols event this weekend. Children can either…
-
Love, by the power of three
SAY hello to Valeria, Giuliana and Sofia, three little girls who have brought the greatest joy to a young couple recovering from a most tragic…
-
Fresh approaches give communities power
HANDS Up Mallee’s efforts to help communities turn ideas into action, have been recognised by the Social Impact Measurement Network of Australia. Hands Up Mallee, alongside consultancy…
-
Flood peak’s here, plans to stay a while
THE Murray flood appears to have reached its peak at Mildura, but the river’s level is not expected to fall significantly for weeks. The level…













