News
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Hearing test on the road
THE Australian Hearing Bus’s road trip along the Murray kicks off this week as part of its Big Aussie Hearing Check. It is a good…
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Farming: Ripping good time
THE Deep Ripping Field Day run, in collaboration with Mallee Sustainable Farming and AgriVision Consultants, is preparing for a big turnout of farmers and advisers…
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Wentworth to Broken Hill pipeline a ‘secure source’ for cobalt project
THE NSW Government has been slammed for seemingly allowing a mining company to tap into the Wentworth to Broken Hill pipeline while communities on the…
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Visa change no help: Labour shortage plan leaves Sunraysia growers out in the cold
THE Federal Government’s move to relax visa rules in the agricultural sector will not help Sunraysia growers to get their fruit picked. Immigration Minister David…
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Growers query Sunbeam price amid global dried fruit boom
A LOCAL growers’ union has questioned the limited price increase of local processor Sunbeam, which they claim do not reflect the market’s buoyant conditions. Merbein…
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Numbers rising
THOUSANDS of Victorian women are on their way to getting the skills they need to secure jobs in high demand industries, including in Sunraysia. There…
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Call for full halt after Merbein Common duck shooting ban
AN alliance of 40 organisations has called on the Victorian Government to halt the coming recreational duck shooting season after duck hunting was permanently banned…
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Sunraysia primary schools in pool showdown
REGISTRATIONS close tomorrow for the Irymple Swimming Club-hosted Primary School swim meet. Entries close at 5pm Tuesday for the popular annual event on Thursday from…
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Labor ponders Mallee nominee
MILDURA’S Labor branch is still talking to potential candidates for this year’s federal election. The ALP were yet to preselect a candidate to join the…
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Thumbs up for social housing
THE majority of social housing tenants feel positively about their experience, with more than nine in 10 reporting benefits such as feeling more settled and…
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Fossey’s wins at gin awards
FOSSEY’S Gin has brought home five awards in the Australian Distillers Association inaugural Gin Awards in Sydney. The awards were created to shine a light…
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Concerns raised over Momo video
SUNRAYSIA parents have been warned to monitor their child’s internet use amid reports that the online scare video Momo is now targeting children. The Momo…











