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Wade Stephens

Options for rates notices

RATEPAYERS in Mildura are being reminded to review what payment and notification options best suit them. Second-instalment rates notices are due on Monday, December 2. Council staff were urging anyone having trouble making rates payments to contact...

19 hours ago

News

Fireball sighting in Sunraysia night sky

AN eagle-eyed astro photographer in Mildura spotted a suspected fireball that carved its way through the night sky on Wednesday. Peter Cooper was trying to take pictures of Jupiter as it was rising while he was stargazing at about...

25 Nov 2024

Business

Alcohol-free wine dazzles international judges

NO-ALCOHOL wines produced in Sunraysia have gained some international acclaim at one of the world’s largest wine shows. Family-owned operation Edenvale Beverages took out best producer in the low and no-alcohol producer category at...

25 Nov 2024

Squash

Mildura Squash results

SPRING PENNANT SEMI-FINALS DIVISION 1 Court Conquerors 2-7-162 d Racquet Renegades 1-5-136: Wade Stephens 1-3-45 d Taylor Fuda 0-0-23, Clinton Edwards 0-1-48 lost to Adam Stephens 1-3-60, Luka Baudewyns 1-3-69 d Graeme Whyte 0-2-53. Red...

25 Nov 2024

News

Healy wants to lead by example

WHEN Helen Healy was first announced as a successful Mildura Rural City Council candidate during a by-election five years ago, she was undertaking a leadership program in India. She had 24 hours to accept the nomination, and after some brief...

24 Nov 2024

Golf

Eagled-eyed Rhodes a life member

TALENTED and dedicated sportsman Greg Rhodes has been awarded life membership at Mildura Golf Resort. First joining the club as a junior in 1972, his list of accolades since taking up pennant golf in 1976 is eye-watering. Already holding life...

24 Nov 2024

News

Mildura’s Stobie pole links revealed

AT a point in history, Mildura decided to make its own Stobie poles, which were apparently better made than those from Adelaide. The unique-looking power poles are a South Australian invention, first patented in 1924. Created by James Cyril Stobie...

23 Nov 2024

Squash

Swallows cut loose as Steel, Thomson run rampant

DIVISION 1Red Line Ninjas 1-3-108 lost to Court Conquerors 2-6-118Sean Darcy 1-3-45 d Wade Stephens 0-0-26, Wayne Sparks 0-0-28 lost to Doug Garsed 1-3-45, Chris Tassone 0-0-35 lost to Luka Baudewyns 1-3-47Racquet Rebels 1-3-104 lost to Racquet...

22 Nov 2024

Health

Health effort more than phones it in

A PARTNERSHIP between Sunraysia Community Health Service and Northern Health has been recognised for excellence in supporting LGBTIQA+ Victorians. A video telehealth program they jointly offer was recognised as finalist at the 2024 Victorian Public...

22 Nov 2024

Community

Decades of service by Ouyen ACOs

A TRIO of Ambulance Community Officers at Ouyen have been recognised for a combined 65 year contribution to servicing the health needs of the community. At the recent Ambulance Victoria Loddon Mallee Staff Service Awards, Sally Allan was recognised...

22 Nov 2024

Police & Courts

Towle faces new driving charges

CONVICTED killer driver Thomas Towle will front court next month on new driving charges, almost 19 years after his actions lead to the Cardross tragedy. The now 53-year-old was sentenced to 10 years’ jail with a minimum of seven years for dangerous...

22 Nov 2024

Community

Meals on Wheels rolls up - Wentworth Shire Council meeting briefs

WENTWORTH Shire had received a request for financial assistance from Wentworth District Meals on Wheels. The call came at council’s regular meeting on Wednesday, November 20. The service provides essential meals to 32 elderly...

22 Nov 2024