Christmas rush provides shopping surge

SHOPS around Sunraysia have been enjoying the presence of extra customers this week, as shoppers secure their final Christmas gifts. Langtree Mall, Mildura Central and other shopping precincts this week had an influx of shoppers ahead of Christmas on Sunday. For Lefki and Katerina Stephens, the boost was welcomed, after only opening the doors to their […]

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