News
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Sunraysia seniors named for achievement
FIVE Sunraysia residents have been recognised in the 2019 NSW Seniors Local Achievement Awards program. The recipients were Janice Faye Saunders, Judith Robinson, Peter Waters…
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Health risks published
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its top 10 threats to global health in 2019, with an influenza pandemic, inadequate primary health care and…
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Space to help youth at headspace Mildura
VOLUNTEERING has given Emily Seymour and Brody Tanner a real connection to their peers. The pair, both 22, are members of youthspace, a youth reference…
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Community input sought on alcohol-free zones in Wentworth Shire
COMMUNITY input will be sought on the re-establishment of alcohol-free zones in Wentworth, Dareton and Buronga Wetlands after they expired on June 30 last year. …
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Faith in church’s future
THE fate of Merbein’s former St John’s Anglican Church is still unknown after it was sold to an anonymous local bidder yesterday. About 60 people…
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Liberals still yet to choose Mallee candidate
THE seat of Mallee remains without a Liberal Party candidate for this year’s federal election. A meeting on Thursday night of the Liberals’ Victorian administrative…
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Rape ‘followed coffee call’: Multiple sclerosis victim says man attacked about 1am
A DOCTOR and two neighbours were called to give evidence yesterday over the alleged rape of a Merbein woman, who suffers cognitive and physical disabilities…
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Freight rail plan on track
SUNRAYSIA produce will arrive faster to Melbourne ports following the completion of the Ararat/Maryborough standardised gauge. Wakefield Transport welcomed the opening of the standardised line…
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$13 million extra for drought-hit farmers
FARMERS in northern Victoria who have been hit hardest by drought and dry conditions will be eligible for a cash injection from the State Government.…
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School attacks waste issues
MERBEIN P-10 students have declared war on waste. About 45 Year 4, 5 and 6 students yesterday visited the Mildura Eco-Village and the local tip…
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Labor puts up mortgage broker fee proposals
Mortgage brokers will get to keep their fees but they will be capped at 1.1 per cent of the property loan if Labor wins the…
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Seniors travel card pledge ‘bribery’ – NSW MP
THE NSW Government is promising seniors living in rural and regional areas a $250 travel card to use on fuel, taxis and some trains and…







