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Lewis Nancekivell

Carp avoid capture after six weeks

WHAT was considered an easy job by conservationists had turned into six weeks of frustration as a handful of carp avoid capture in a Mildura ornamental lake. OzFish Unlimited Murray Darling Basin manager Braeden Lampard said he believed catching the...

16 hours ago

Basketball

Demons heat up

AN important five-point win for Mildura Demons over Workers Warriors has ensured they keep pace with the top two in Mildura Basketball Association Women’s Premier League after the final round of 2024. Third-placed...

19 Dec 2024

News

Calls for limited input on rehab centre

THE Victorian Government is asking the community to have a say in the design of a new $36 million drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre planned at Merbein. Set for the site of the old Merbein Primary School, the proposed centre would be run in...

19 Dec 2024

News

Free pool entry program makes waves

YOUNG people had the opportunity to take a dip free of charge this summer at select public pools across the Mildura Rural City region. This was a continuation of the free youth pool entry program that trailed last summer organised by Mildura Rural...

19 Dec 2024

News

Trees have significant roots to region

THERE are many trees within the Rural City of Mildura labelled as “significant” by the National Trust of Australia and municipal staff vowed to continue to protect them. General manager of healthy communities Mark Jenkins said the council officers...

18 Dec 2024

News

Ancient artefacts returned to country

WORKERS have returned hundreds of ancient Aboriginal artefacts uncovered in Southern Western New South Wales during the construction of transmission lines to First Nations representatives. Transgrid executive general manager of stakeholder...

18 Dec 2024

Community

Deck the halls with sound at Red Cliffs

SINGERS are warming up their vocal cords and are ready to get people in the Christmas spirit on Friday at Red Cliffs Carols. Artistic director Karen Willcock encouraged families to come out and join in with the festivities for a night of holiday...

17 Dec 2024

News

Old ship to set sail in new year

THE Paddle Steamer Melbourne is expected to take passengers out on the the water in a couple of weeks after months of repair. The move comes as the boat’s new owner, Adam Auditor, said he’s been working on the vessel since he purchased it this year...

17 Dec 2024

Community

75 years of spreading Christmas joy - Mildura carols gallery

ATTENDEES and event organisers celebrated 75 years of Mildura Candles by Candlelight on Saturday in a night filled with Christmas festivities. Event organiser Victoria Milne said it’s important to have events where the community can unite and...

16 Dec 2024

News

Money to help women golfers

RED Cliffs Golf Club is expected to receive almost half a million dollars in Federal Government grant money to accommodate better facilities for women. The money is coming from the Department of Health and Ageing and is aimed at removing barriers...

16 Dec 2024

News

New books keeps local stories alive

THE sixth edition of Mallee Living History was launched on Tuesday at Princes Court Village. The event brought together people whose stories were featured in the book, their families, contributing writers, and special guests, including local Federal...

14 Dec 2024

Community

Good cause all wrapped up

VOLUNTEERS for a local not-for-profit are back for another year of Christmas wrapping at Mildura Central and they’re again helping raise money for disabled and sick children. Deirdre Merlin from Wings for Kids said she enjoys the chance to connect...

14 Dec 2024