News
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La Nina at or near its peak, says Bureau of Meteorology
THE new year started hotter than average as the mercury in Mildura reached temperatures above 30 degrees on all but three days in January. The…
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Car-thief mum turns herself in
A CAR thief has been shown leniency after calling police to turn herself in. On Wednesday, Kylie Pappin was sentenced to two weeks’ jail after…
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Roads near Broken Hill under water
MOTORISTS travelling to the Broken Hill area in the coming days are urged to check for road closures following recent heavy rainfall. Barrier Police District…
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RAT kits available for north west farmers
FARMER advocacy groups and Agribusiness have joined forces to begin delivering thousands of Rapid Antigen Tests to Victorian farmers across the state. The initiative, organised…
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New bid for cash for bowls club upgrade
MILDURA Council will make a second attempt to secure government funding for an upgrade of the Mildura Workers and Mildura Bowls Clubs after an initial…
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Social footy comes to Mildura Sporting Precinct
REGISTRATIONS are now open for Mildura Sporting Precinct’s first social sporting competition. RecFooty, open to people of all ages, is an easy-to-play, nine-a-side, AFL competition…
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Advisory group needs climate warriors
SUNRAYSIA residents can help play a leading role in combating and adapting to climate change in the region by joining the Climate Emergency Community Advisory…
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Wetland response to environmental flows ‘quite magic’
JUST add a drop of water and watch the ecosystem bounce back. That’s the process now taking place, says senior environmental water manager Sascha Healy,…
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Mamma Mia, how can we resist?
ALL the greatest ABBA hits and the beloved Mamma Mia story will “finally” take the stage at the Mildura Arts Centre on Thursday evening. Musical…
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School vaccination lockout rule ‘cruel’, say mums
MANY Victorian parents and children were excited this week about a return to classrooms, but for others, it was a time of a heartache. Parents…
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Nowingi Place play area upgrade to start soon, says council
CONSTRUCTION of Mildura’s newest playground, featuring rock-climbing structures and nature play near Nowingi Place, is expected to start soon. Mildura Council said the development would…
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Kevin and Vicki McCarthy are Merbein’s Citizens of the Year
A COUPLE have been recognised in Merbein for their hard work in assisting clubs, groups, events and organisations all over Sunraysia. Kevin and Vicki McCarthy…













