MILDURA resident Bill Burrell says there are no secrets to living to 100, it just comes down to good luck and good genes.

The centenarian reached the milestone on March 18, but despite his age, the World War II veteran's memory, sense of humour and independence remain perfectly intact.

Mr Burrell was born at Mildura Hospital and grew up in a block at Merbein.

He was the second child of 10, havi...