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Lewis Nancekivell

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

Health

New nurses to walk onto wards

STUDENTS from La Trobe University will take the next big steps on their journey into healthcare careers in 2025 with grad year roles at Mildura Base Public Hospital. This initiative followed an agreement made in 2021 between university and hospital...

14 Dec 2024

News

Robinvale rentals are ready for move in

NEW homes at Robinvale have been unveiled with the dwellings funded by the State Government’s affordable housing scheme and more than a dozen new rentals are ready to be occupied. The Victorian Government spent almost $4 million into the project...

14 Dec 2024

News

Community funded bike stolen

AN avid cyclist in Mildura has had his second bike stolen in just seven months, with the latest theft involving a bicycle funded by the community. Chris Davis, who relies on his bike as his primary mode of transportation, said the theft left him...

13 Dec 2024

News

Call to look out for four-legged friends

AS warmer weather approaches, RSPCA staff have warned pet owners of the risk the heat poses to animals. The organisation’s chief veterinarian for Victoria Dr Bronwyn Oke recently highlighted some dangers of increased temperatures. “Hot and extremely...

13 Dec 2024

Business

Historic club gets work done

THE historic Mildura Working Man’s Club has begun the first of many renovations aimed at improving the venue, with the hope it’ll enhance customer experience. Work has started at the back of the building, with stage one focusing on the installation...

13 Dec 2024

Basketball

Workers get the win

WORKERS Warriors salvaged an important win while Alcheringa Saints have beaten Mildura Hawks in a top of the table clash in Mildura Basketball Association Women’s Premier League action this week. Reigning champions...

12 Dec 2024

News

Police take stand on wage dispute

THE president of the Police Association Victoria visited the Mildura Police Station on Monday to lead a stop-work meeting to advocate greater pay and changed working conditions. Karl David said he was frustrated about the current negotiations with...

11 Dec 2024

News

Self-defence for power and purpose

JIU-jitsu world champion and community activist Shantelle Thompson is set to hold a self-defence class to help women if they are ever faced with violence. Thompson said she wanted to share her knowledge in martial arts to help women feel more safe...

11 Dec 2024

Motorsport

Action-packed speedway racing

TIMMIS Speedway hosted the Sprintcars South Australia State Title on Saturday night, featuring tight racing and mayhem on the track. Club president Ken Cornell said fans couldn’t get enough of the sprintcars on the circuit. “The night went off...

11 Dec 2024

News

Car hits power pole at Yelta

A BROKEN Hill woman crashed her car into a power pole on Monday at Yelta after suffering an apparent medical episode on her way to Mildura. According to a witness, the car was travelling south about 1.30pm on the Calder Highway before it veered off...

11 Dec 2024