News
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Rescue centre to open its doors
MEMBERS of the public are invited to go behind the scenes of Kitty’s Krib next weekend at the rescue centre’s first open day. Owner Jeanie…
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“I’m going to cut you up in chunks” – Man jailed over text threats to woman
A COURT has heard the details of a series of graphic and violent death threats made towards a Mildura woman. Serdar Donmez pleaded guilty before…
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Research finds smoking kills
More than 6400 Australians are dying each year from cardiovascular diseases caused by smoking, according to a new study touted as the most in-depth of…
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Support grows for jab policy
MORE than 83 per cent of Australians support the Federal Government’s mandatory vaccination policy, a new survey shows. Joint research by academics from the University…
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Bundles for bundles of joy
FIRST-time Mildura parents are eligible for a free baby bundle valued at $150. About 35,000 parents across Victoria are expected to get the starter kit…
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Citrus grower calls for more pruning of trees
GROWERS shouldn’t be afraid to prune. That’s the message Iraak citrus grower Darren Minter will deliver at the Murray Valley Regional Forum on Wednesday. Minter…
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Capturing art in the female form
“LIKE nothing they had seen before” is how many described Sian Harris’ artwork on display at Gallery F. The Dareton-based artist felt nervous and excited…
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Man guilty of assault
A RANDOM assault of two backpackers in Red Cliffs has been described as “absolutely bizarre” by a magistrate. Darren Pederson, 20, pleaded guilty to unlawful…
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Serial thief warned
A SERIAL thief has been warned if she doesn’t stop “causing havoc” she will be sent straight to jail. On Wednesday, Tamara O’Neil pleaded guilty…
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Polata reprimanded, free to play
ROBINVALE Euston’s Liua Polata is free to play on Saturday after escaping with a reprimand for striking at Wednesday night’s SFNL tribunal. Polata was booked for…
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Brother’s plea to solve 20-year murder mystery
THE brother of a Mildura man bludgeoned to death and dumped in a river near Swan Hill 20 years ago says it is “heartbreaking” that…
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Ex-bail justice turns down return to job over ‘shabby’ treatment by Justice Department
A MILDURA man stripped of his voluntary bail justice status says he has “lost all interest” in returning to the role despite an invitation from…











