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Lewis Nancekivell

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...

5 hours ago

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

News

Students pay respect to soldiers

LAKE Primary School staff and students officially opened an Anzac memorial garden last week in a ceremony aimed at showing thanks to those who fought for Australia various conflicts. School principal Berndette Warburton said the event was an...

11 Nov 2024

News

Rootin’ tootin’ cowboy shootin’

SPORTING Shooters Association of Australia members hosted a week-long national shooting competition to see which cowboy had the fastest gun in the wild northwest. Match director Peter Olsen, also known as ‘Long-Haired Jim’, said the event brings...

10 Nov 2024

Health

Quiz about money stress

A NEW online quiz has been created to combat financial stress and improve mental health, which has seemingly become more prevalent due to the increased cost of living says members of a prominent wellbeing organisation Created by Beyond Blue, the...

10 Nov 2024

Combat Sports

First-time fighters throw hands

IT was a packed house at The Boxing Cartel gym on Saturday as first-time fighters stepped in the ring to throw down for Fight Night. Gym owner Nick Wakefield said he was proud of everyone who competed considering how challenging it can be making the...

09 Nov 2024

News

Praise flows for water upgrades

AN almost $39 million water infrastructure project has been completed in what’s being described as a major boost for irrigation resources in Sunraysia. Announcing the conclusion of project, Victorian Water Minister Harriet Shing said the overhaled...

09 Nov 2024

Community

Village friendship spanning generations

JACARANDA Village Aged Care residents were paired with a little buddy from a local prep school to play games and various activities recently. For the past month, children from Red Cliffs East Primary School Prep have visited the seniors home every...

08 Nov 2024

News

Input still sought on river plans

MURRAY River Tourism staff are again seeking the community feedback on a proposed adventure trail with hopes the endeavour will increase the number of visitors to the region. Murray Regional Tourism chief executive officer Cameron Sutton said...

08 Nov 2024

Combat Sports

Patience paves way for shot a nationals

MILDURA fighter Egemen Keleser is set to compete at the Australian Elite Boxing Championships in Canberra this month after coming off his recent South Australia Title win. Iron Fist’s Egemen Keleser said he didn’t get too excited...

08 Nov 2024

Basketball

Unbeaten Wildcats unfazed by Hawks

THE South Mildura Wildcats have picked up right where they left off after their bye and defeated the Mildura Hawks 74-63 in a powerful return to the court, bringing their record to 3-0. The Hawks came out of the gates early, leading most of the first...

08 Nov 2024