Sunraysia Life
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Sky is the limit
American college-goer Jerome Reimers is not your average 21-year-old. The home-grown Mildura athlete and academic is back on Sunraysia soil to spend time with family…
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Yoga in unexpected places
When yoga enthusiasts and friends Yolande Hyde and Cate Peterson embarked on journey throughout regional Australia to connect with other yogis, they weren’t expecting to…
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40 years of service
The longstanding efforts of Mildura SES volunteers are being celebrated this month as the local service celebrates 40 years. Unit controller Michael Hellwege talks to…
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In my pantry
Sunraysia’s cultural diversity transpires in the food locals put on the table every day. Jozica Gerden shares her family history and her passion for food…
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A love for giving
Sporting clubs thrive on volunteers to keep running. Nichols Point Cricket Club is one of many in Sunraysia that rely on unpaid man hours to…
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Butcher turned craftsman
When Neil Bradford decided to retire after working as a butcher for 42 years, he never imagined he would spend his retirement making mud kitchens…
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Shaun set for big fight
Eighteen-year-old Kings Billabong boxer Shaun Jackson is on the rise. He’s gearing up for one of the biggest fights in his career this weekend, against…
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Business booming
When mother and daughter Sonya and Kayla Newson first opened Unique Pots and Plants, they expected they may sell a handful of kokedamas, fast forward…
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Class bringing crafters together
What began as a small group of women eager to learn patchwork for one term grew to 30 people and more than a decade worth…
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Taking the natural way
At 26 Gabby Glen was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Despite what her specialist and other doctors advised her, she didn’t have it removed and instead…
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At home with Chris and Vernon Knight
In this week’s Sunraysia Life, Melanie Whiting was invited inside the home of two prominent local residents, secretary of the Merbein Cemetary trust Chris Knight…
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Something for everyone
The magic of creating something special from a tiny block of clay is what keeps Sarah Yorston inspired. The young mother shares with Caitlyn Morgan…