News
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Irymple block decision overturned by VCAT
VICTORIA’S planning umpire has overturned a Mildura Council decision to refuse a permit to build a house on farming land at Irymple. Council refused the…
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Residents prepare for flood crisis
MENINDEE residents have been advised to prepare to evacuate as floodwaters rise on the Darling River. But local Rob Gregory says the town is “currently…
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Mildura exhibition explores the language of signs
ARTIST Neil Fettling explores the secret language of the streets in his new exhibition, Streets of Ferdinand De Saussure, focusing on a form of communication…
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Near-record rainfall across region
MILDURA has had its second wettest October in recorded history. Rainfall at Mildura airport reached 109.6mm of rain for October, after just under a quarter…
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Mildura meeting to update on rising floodwaters
SUNRAYSIA residents can attend a community meeting this weekend to receive an update about rising floodwaters approaching the region. The Victoria State Emergency Service will…
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Hugh King Drive closed at Lock 11
HUGH King Drive has been closed at Lock 11 as water continues to spread from the Murray River. The road was closed between Cureton Avenue…
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Euston offers new location for salami festival
THE location may have changed, but the promise of a fun-filled day at The Great Murray River Salami Festival remains. While the salami festival is…
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Children’s activities at Mildura races called off
A NUMBER of children’s activities have been cancelled for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup Day races in Mildura due to predicted weather conditions. Wind speeds of up…
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Funding boost for silo art project
A PLAN to depict native wildlife and landscapes of the Millewa onto portable silo field bins will be a “great investment” for the farming community,…
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Exercise is a page-turner for Red Cliffs
RED Cliffs families went on a story time adventure on Friday, combining reading, exercise and fun. Mildura Rural City Council hosted its second Storywalk event…
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Mildura hospital to be redeveloped, not replaced
THE northern Mallee health master plan, still not public, does not recommend that Mildura receive a new hospital development. Mildura has been left waiting after…
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Remembering Bruce Weir, a giant of Mildura life
BRUCE Weir served on the Mildura council for more than two decades and was mayor no less than five times, but what he gave to…













