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John Conroy

No call on rain but hotter autumn forecast

MILDURA’S 24 millimetres of summer rainfall was in the driest 10 per cent of the historical range, a senior climatologist has said, adding precipitation in the region is highly variable. Total rainfall at Mildura Airport’s observation unit was just...

7 hours ago

Politics

Crossings, coal focus for Finn’s federal tilt

A NEW bridge for Mildura and embracing Australia’s abundance in coal are priorities for Family First’s Bernie Finn going into this year’s Federal Election. The former Victorian state Liberal MP was expelled from the party in 2022 and has since had...

7 hours ago

Basketball

Excitement builds for basketball showcase

UP to 5000 people are expected for a celebration of sport and family as Victoria’s Indigenous basketballing community descends on Mildura for the long weekend. The city’s sporting precinct will host 112 teams, both junior and senior, for the...

07 Mar 2025

News

CCTV on council leadership’s radar

AN increase in closed-circuit television cameras as a way to enhance community safety is on the cards, with Mildura Rural City Council’s mayor and deputy mayor addressing the prospect at last week’s ordinary monthly meeting. Mayor Cr Helen Healy said...

06 Mar 2025

News

30 extra bus services needed: report

MORE bus services for Mildura are needed to help people access jobs and services, the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body has found. Infrastructure Victoria released its draft 30-year infrastructure strategy on Tuesday, listing 50...

06 Mar 2025

Community

New ambitions for cancer group

THE team at Sunraysia Cancer Resources are hoping to put a period of uncertainty behind them after an office restructure and major new appointment. The community-funded group has been without someone at the helm since October, and has also been...

06 Mar 2025

News

Hotter, dryer summer recorded

MILDURA has experienced a hotter and drier summer than usual, with the mean maximum more than two degrees above average and rainfall down nearly two-thirds. The mean maximum temperature for the three months was 34.1 degrees against a long-term - 1946...

05 Mar 2025

Community

Sewing up cash for cancer fight

THE Mildura Gardens Sewing Club has kept the momentum rolling for Sunraysia Cancer Resources with a donation of quilts and money. The retirement village’s central hub hosts a group of about 12 sewing enthusiasts, from inside and outside...

03 Mar 2025

News

Contentious proposals pile up at MRCC

SUNRAYSIA’S primary production industry appears to be in good shape with applications to build seasonal accommodation for workers going through the roof. Mildura Rural City Council currently has 13 applications for seasonal workers accommodation on...

01 Mar 2025

Community

Greeks help skin cancer fight

THE Greek Community of Mildura and District has made the final - and largest - donation from the sale of its Elizabeth Avenue community hall. The group, which is in the process of winding down, yesterday presented $800,000 to Mildura Base Public...

01 Mar 2025

News

Attacked dog’s injuries non-viable: vet

A MILDURA pensioner made the difficult decision to put down his pet maltese-shih tzu after it suffered severe wounds in an alleged dog attack on Monday. Peter Lindsay’s 13-year-old named Sally would have needed multiple surgeries in the wake of the...

01 Mar 2025

Motorsport

Record four-in-a-row for duo

SIDECAR stars Ben Pitt and Mark Plaisted have overcome a dropped race in the heats and a restart in the final to claim a record fourth consecutive South Australian Sidecar Championship title. The win brings Mildura-based Pitt’s total to...

28 Feb 2025