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Lewis Nancekivell

Dog virus cases spike in region

STAFF from Benetook Veterinary Clinic are reporting one of the largest spikes in canine parvovirus cases they’ve ever seen. Veterinary surgeon Dr Ealasaid Bobbin said once the parvovirus microorganism enters a dog’s body, it can lead to severe...

3 hours ago

Community

Town ready for Christmas fest

THIS year will be the first time members of the Robinvale-Euston Rotary Club will host the town’s Christmas Carnival and they’re aiming to get locals and visitors in the holiday spirit. Event co-organiser Jacky Rowe said she encouraged anyone and...

4 hours ago

News

On the bus to Broken Hill

A TRIAL weekly bus service between Broken Hill and Mildura will begin on Monday. New South Wales Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said the aim was to increase transport opportunities for isolated regions.“This will increase...

4 hours ago

Farming and Environment

Feedback to flow on rivers plan draft

WATER users and the wider community have been asked to provide feedback on the New South Wales draft water-sharing plan for the Barwon-Darling Unregulated River. Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) executive...

4 hours ago

Health

GP steps back

A LOCAL doctor has received an outpouring of community support after announcing he is stepping away from general practice after 44 years. Dr Philip Webster said although he would no longer be a GP, he would continue providing medical services to the...

16 Nov 2024

Community

Bike meet all about the ride

THE inaugural Mildura Bike Night will take place this Saturday and the event is aiming to bring together motorcycle enthusiasts of all makes and models. Event organiser Daniel Fraser said he wanted to create a space where people can meet up and chat...

15 Nov 2024

Basketball

Individual feats reflect hot round

SOMETHING was in the air for round 5 of premier league basketball as players caught the shooting bug, with some even putting on performances of a lifetime. Mildura Demons have pushed into third place in the Mildur...

15 Nov 2024

News

Thrills put into overdrive

DRIVERS and acrobats plan to provide audiences with a day of revved-up thrills and high-flying action in January at the Daredevil Rally in Mildura. Event organiser Warren Brophy said the event would have attendees on the edge of their seats. “People...

15 Nov 2024

Education

School to take foodie journey

BURONGA Public School staff and parents plan to take taste buds on a journey around the world this Saturday with an International Food Festival. President of the parents and carers committee Nick Robertson said the feedback last year’s event has...

15 Nov 2024

News

Leadership program gets boost

THE Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal has awarded money to a local leadership not-for-profit that focuses on bolstering small projects. Under the FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities program, Northern Mallee Leaders staff plan...

14 Nov 2024

Community

Wentworth pays tribute

PEOPLE gathered at the Wentworth Cenotaph on Remembrance Day to honour those lost in Australia’s wartime conflicts. Wentworth RSL sub-branch secretary David McMillan said it was amazing seeing community members get together to pay their respects to...

13 Nov 2024

News

Event to help capitalise on resources

KEYNOTE speakers at an event at Wentworth today plan to share their expertise on how landowners can capitalise on the natural resources around them. The event is run in part by Western Landcare NSW and coordinator Louise Turner said the workshop was...

13 Nov 2024