Sunraysia Life
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A lifelong love of music
Music has been a part of Mavis Francis’ life from the moment she was born. When she isn’t practicing at home, she is performing in…
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Testing the boundaries
Mildura-based visual artist and student Loughie Kemp creates bold, visceral artworks that test the boundaries of both style and medium. The 19-year-old has already had…
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Changing trends
Hot climate, social media and allergies are all factors currently influencing the wedding cake market in Mildura. Jessica Cornish speaks to local cake decorators in…
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Easter in Sunraysia
Thousands of people travel each year to spend their Easter long weekend in Sunraysia by the Murray River. Every man and their dog make their…
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Reflection and a chance for mates to reunite
Since returning to Australia in 1970 there has been only one Anzac Day that Vietnam veteran Martin “Marty” Cameron has spent apart from his regiment.…
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Handling the heat
Head chef and owner at Bullfish Seafood Bar & Grill, Josh Deluca chats with Teagan Bell about the pressures and pros of being king of…
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Sunraysia’s secret musical creatives
Instruments often have plenty of moments in the spotlight when played by their musicians. But for some people, their passion is finding the most quirky…
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The sweet taste of success
It’s been almost a decade since Tenth Street was “choc-full of sweet-toothed customers” with the Christie Centre’s launch of Mildura Chocolate Company. Mildura Chocolate Company…
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A pawsome career
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a veterinarian? Teagan Bell chats to Mildura Veterinary Hospital doctor Alex Wellington about the ins and outs of…
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Mildura’s Queen of gin
Boutique distilleries are making their mark across the nation. Tash Faulkhead is at the helm of one of them. She chats to Teagan Bell about…
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Business success in the middle of nowhere
Less than a decade ago, Mildura’s Nicola Moras was working as a home finance consultant at a local bank. Now she travels all over the…
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Creative business a happy accident
When a macrame backdrop for her wedding didn’t go to plan, Jessica Orr found herself on a new business venture. The Mallee Threads owner chats…