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Lewis Nancekivell

Flu jab drop concerns

A DECLINE in vaccination rates could lead to an increase in flu-related deaths and other diseases this year, health authorities warn. The number of people receiving the influenza vaccine has dropped compared to the previous year, which Australian...

3 hours ago

Health

State backed telehealth goes live

THE New South Wales Government has launched VirtualAdults, a virtual health service with the aim of improving healthcare access for residents in the state’s Far West. The service is designed to provide remote communities with the same level of...

3 hours ago

News

Motorcycle deaths on the agenda

WITH motorcycle fatalities at a 10-year high, experts from across the country will gather in Sydney this month to discuss strategies to improve rider safety. In 2024, motorcycle riders accounted for nearly 20 per cent of all road fatalities in New...

3 hours ago

Health

Grant given to help regional hearts

LA Trobe University researchers have been awarded a $900,000 grant to develop an at-home heart health check kit for regional Australians. Rural and remote heart health advocate Katrina Umback said the project’s significance could not be...

3 hours ago

Business

Kitchen creators cook up national title

A LOCAL business received top honours and national recognition at the 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards, winning the Bathroom/Kitchen Improvement category. Macu Kitchens Mildura was announced as the category champion at a gala event in...

4 hours ago

News

Munro to talk trail in time and place

AN exhibition by internationally renowned artist Bruce Munro has been launched at the Mildura Arts Centre ahead of the opening of his Trail of Lights installation, and the creative force is set to deliver a talk to coincide with the occasions. Munro...

20 Mar 2025

Community

Join a youth group

YOUNG people living in the Rural City of Swan Hill, including at Robinvale, can develop leadership skills, help plan events, and contribute to the communities by joining local youth groups. Swan Hill Rural City Council’s Novo Youth Council, and...

20 Mar 2025

Health

Cancer support program now here

PEOPLE affected by cancer will soon have access to a free two-week cancer information program in Mildura designed to offer support, guidance, and practical advice. Cancer Council Victoria’s Managing Cancer program, led by local health...

20 Mar 2025

Sport

Local athletes fit for global stage

TWO Mildura athletes have secured a place in the HYROX World Championship in Chicago after a strong performance in Melbourne. Erin King and Katie Matulic qualified for the global fitness competition after finishing second overall...

19 Mar 2025

News

Nature strip showdown on again

LADIES and gentlemen, start your lawnmower engines and get the sprinklers out for the second annual Nature Strip Showdown. The competition is put on by the Mildura Rural City Council and the winners will not only earn bragging rights but also receive...

19 Mar 2025

News

Fundraising is toothsome

LOCAL dentist and Miss Universe Australia South Australia finalist Shelby Armstrong is hosting two fundraising events to support national charity ToyBox.“I think ToyBox works really well as they work with other charities often,“ she said.“Many...

18 Mar 2025

News

Shade thrown on grants program

THE Koorlong Primary community wants few things more than shade sails over the school’s basketball court, but repeated funding rejections have left students exposed to the sun. The small school, located in a bushfire-prone area and designated an...

17 Mar 2025