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More than just a punt

ANYONE familiar with poker machines knows that a win is celebrated with flashing lights and loud, jangly music. But did you know this happens when a payout is less than the bet?It’s called a ‘loss disguised as a win’ and is a tactic to keep...

4 hours ago

Sport

Mildura little athletics results

DUE to inclement weather conditions on Sunday, only a limited number of events were able to be finalised. 6F: Discus: Zobeda Kangeta Gayley 3.29, Remi Tegart 3.03, Nova Jordan 2.39. Long Jump: Zobeda Kangeta Gayley 2.01, Remi Tegart 1.53, Nov...

20 Nov 2024

Golf

District golf results

MILDURA ON Tuesday, November 12, the women played stroke for Medalist of the Year. Mabel Crouch won the daily event with net 69 from runner-up Lynda Saunders on net 73. Balls: (4) net 69 to net 74. NTPs: 10th Trentham Estate – Val Whitelaw 280cm...

20 Nov 2024

Peeps in the Past

Peeps into the Past November 10 to 16

Presented by Mildura and District Historical Society and compiled by Judy Hyde for Mildura Rural City Council Libraries. 100 YEARS AGOARMISTICE DAY - The Hon Secretary of the Mildura Branch of the RSSILA received an urgent wire from the State...

17 Nov 2024

Opinion

Climbing limits point to bigger issue

LABOR’S shutdown of rock climbing at Mount Arapiles in the state’s west should be a wakeup call to all regional Victorians. It may be a world-renowned rock formation, but figuratively this is the tip of the iceberg. Cultural heritage laws are the...

17 Nov 2024

Letters

Hypocrisy at its best

THE Honourable Tanya Plibersek is at it again. Her recent media statement, “Huge boost for Farmers in Tasmania’s South-east,” outlines that the Albanese Labor Government is investing more than $150 million of taxpayers’ money to deliver the...

17 Nov 2024

Letters

Not on tap

THIRTY-nine million dollars for water infrastructure up grades, wow that is great but what about drinking water quality to all those that live in rural areas of Red Cliffs, Merbein, Mildura , Robinvale, down to Swan Hill that have no drinking...

17 Nov 2024

Opinion

Give a gift from the heart

AS the end of the year approaches and the festive season draws near, people across the Mallee will be looking forward to connecting with friends, family and loved ones. They will come together to celebrate, share...

16 Nov 2024

Combat Sports

Golden grappler earns nomination

KRIS Tonner has earned a strong haul of medals for Brazilian jiu-jitsu in recent years, and this year has been no different. Gold medals from an array of championships have been the icing on the cake for the grappler, who has also...

15 Nov 2024

Table Tennis

Tight table tennis tussles

Sunraysia DailyCLOSE contests were the order of the day in round 8 of the Sunraysia Table Tennis Summer Pennant. All matches were decided 6-5, but in an unusual twist all winning teams were actually trailing 3-4 going into the second doubles. Only one...

13 Nov 2024

Kids' Corner

Kids’ Corner November 11, 2024

Hello this is Miles and Charley we will tell you about the exciting things happening at our school. We have a new playground, built in September by parents. I like the crocodile and Charley’s favourite is the balance beams. We are having an Arts...

11 Nov 2024

News

Find some thrills in fantastic fiction

THE Mildura Rural City Council Library Service has a wide range of fiction titles in the collection, with new items continually being added. Here is a selection of some of the engaging reads available for loan. The CaretakerBy Gabriel...

10 Nov 2024