Community Global foods taste great! People and their tastebuds went around the world on Saturday as things got spicy at the Buronga Public School’s International Food Festival. Pictures: Paula Mastrippolito 18 Nov 2024
Lifestyle Dashing in the dust Wentworth District Racing Club racing track hosted its annual Cup Day meeting on Tuesday with Fashions on the Field and fun for all. Pictures: Meagan Verstappen 06 Nov 2024
Galleries Cup Day coolness Fashionistas and thoroughbred fans descended on Mildura Racing Club yesterday for Melbourne Cup Day meet. Pictures: Ben Gross 06 Nov 2024
Water sports Swimmers master the pool THE biennial Mildura Murray Masters short-course swimming carnival was held at the Mildura Waves complex at the weekend. About 80 swimmers, including locals and travellers from South Australia and NSW, hit the indoor 25-metre pool for... 30 Oct 2024
News Goanna run takes scenic route THE 50th anniversary of Desert City Rodders drew quite a crowd over the weekend for the annual Goanna Run. Sunday’s Show ‘n’ Shine saw Nowingi Place covered with bright, colourful hot rods and vintage cars, along with food stalls... 28 Oct 2024
News Red Cliffs CFA centenary AN old paging siren rang out in Red Cliffs on Saturday to mark 100 years of the town’s fire brigade. Members of the community were invited to come along to celebrate Red Cliffs CFA’s centenary milestone at its Jamieson Avenue base... 28 Oct 2024
Police & Courts Midweek road carnage EMERGENCY services were quick to respond to reports of a crash between a car and a school bus in Cabarita on Wednesday afternoon. A Mazda CX-5 collided with the 16-seater bus at the intersection of Seventeenth Street and Ontario Avenue at about... 21 Nov 2024
Police & Courts Pursuit accused refused bail POLICE say it was only by good luck than design that no-one was seriously injured or worse during an hour-long pursuit that took in the Mildura, Red Cliffs, Merbein and Curlwaa areas late last week. Two police vehicles were damaged during the pursuit... 20 Nov 2024
News New mayor says ‘I won’t let you down’ FIRST time Mildura Rural City Council Mayor Cr Helen Healy has vowed to not let the community down as she begins her time in the top civic post. Cr Healy last night held off a challenge by 20-year local government veteran and seven-time mayor Cr... 21 Nov 2024
Police & Courts Man held on kill threat charge A COUPLE feared they would one day be killed by their grandson who “comprehensively” blew an opportunity to remain out of custody on bail, a court has heard. The Mildura Magistrates’ Court was this week told the man had been released on bail on... 20 Nov 2024
October 2024 Drive to recovery Wentworth Golf Club’s flood recovery day got into the swing on Sunday with a four-person Ambrose tournament raising money for continued repairs at the course. Picture: Paula Mastrippolito 23 Oct 2024
Arts & Entertainment Show built for fun times LEGO enthusiasts were treated to a delight of colour and creativity at the weekend’s Mildura Brick Show at Buronga’s Midway Centre. While many of the displays were imported by event organiser Graham Draper, two installations by local builders were... 16 Oct 2024
News Springing into action at Cardross Show HUNDREDS of people visited Cardross Hall on Saturday for the annual Cardross Spring Show and Market. Cardross Progress Association resident Dianne Dalla Santa said it was one of the best turnouts in the event’s history.“We’re so... 14 Oct 2024
News Very good roll up at tractor pull SEVERAL hundred people ventured to Red Cliffs on Saturday to enjoy the 2024 Vintage Tractor Pull and Truck Show. About 45 tractors were used to show off their pulling power, while between 50 and 60 vehicles were on display for... 14 Oct 2024
News Everyone’s a winner! - Pooncarie Cup gallery There’s was tonnes of action on and off the track at last Saturday’s Pooncarie Cup race day. Pictures: Paula Mastrippolito 23 Sep 2024
Galleries Senior SFNL Grand Final 2024 after game celebrations Senior SFNL Grand Final after game celebrations 16 Sep 2024