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Lewis Nancekivell

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

News

New book traces a tragic voyage

A LOCAL author released his book Esperanza on Thursday, with the tome telling the story of his great-grandfather, who was killed in the Solomon Islands in 1880. Vernon Knight said he had always heard the story of his great-grandfather growing up, but...

15 Mar 2025

News

Lifeline finds a home at uni

LIFELINE volunteers have moved into a new Mildura office at La Trobe University, creating what both organisations hope will be a mutually beneficial partnership. Lifeline is a crisis support hotline that provides 24-hour assistance for suicide...

15 Mar 2025

News

Wenty just plane fun

AVIATION enthusiasts from around the country are flocking to Wentworth for the second AusFly event to be held in the region. The first day of official flying kicked off yesterday, with pilots also set to take flight today. Hosted by the Sport Aircraft...

15 Mar 2025

News

Robinvale riverfront renovations underway

ROBINVALE’S riverfront makeover is underway as the Swan Hill Rural City Council has begun a long-term project aimed at improving public spaces in the area. First launched in August 2020 and adopted in March 2024, the master plan includes upgrades to...

14 Mar 2025

News

Program for Indigenous kids going swimmingly

MURRAY Valley Aboriginal Cooperative staff have been running a swimming program for First Nations children to help reduce the demographic’s drowning rate. According to the Royal Life Saving Society, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are...

14 Mar 2025