Almond farming with solar-powered microgrid

IN the almond industry, Australian Farming Services is a high-voltage enterprise, managing three significant property aggregations across 4400ha with almost 1.5 million trees. With another 500ha being developed to fit an additional 160,000 trees. And now the Mildura-headquartered business has taken an even more significant step to secure its long-term future with the construction of […]

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  • Divers make debut splash

    Divers make debut splash

    MILDURA’S novice divers have made an outstanding splash at the 2026 Rip n’ Tear Diving Competition, setting their sights on more events to come. The…

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  • Accommodating homes open for inspection

    Accommodating homes open for inspection

    TWO high physical support Specialist Disability Accommodation homes will be open for inspection next month. The three-bedroom and two-bedroom shared homes, designed with comfort, accessibility, and independence in mind, have…

  • Tickets open for fishing fundraiser

    Tickets open for fishing fundraiser

    MORE than $10,000 worth of prizes will be available in the 2026 Garmin Nangiloc Stress Less Fishing Classic fundraiser. The annual March long weekend contest fundraiser is organised by the…

  • Historic paddle steamer revitalised

    Historic paddle steamer revitalised

    THE oldest paddle steamer on the Murray will celebrate her 130th birthday at the end of the month. The P.S. Daisy was constructed and launched at Echuca in January 1896,and…

  • Local art a feast for the eyes

    Local art a feast for the eyes

    MOST Aussie kids grew up with a tin of Milo in the pantry, a big jar of Vegemite, and, if you were lucky, a giant Freddo frog on a special…

  • Peeps into the Past – 11 – 17 January: Howzat!

    Peeps into the Past – 11 – 17 January: Howzat!

    PRESENTED by Mildura and District Historical Society and compiled by Mildura Rural City Council Libraries. 100 YEARS AGO COMMON: Following on from the discussion that took place at the monthly…

  • Challenge on the page

    Challenge on the page

    2026 brings a new reading year and you know what that means – a chance to complete a new year of reading challenges! Look no further than your local library…

  • Support available

    Support available

    Jacinta Allan Premier of Victoria UNLESS you’ve lived in a rural community, it can be hard to fully grasp what a week like this really means. For many families, these…

  • John bows out at the top of his game

    John bows out at the top of his game

    2026 is already beginning to look markedly different for Mildura’s John O’Connor. After more than 40 years chasing down some of Victoria’s most hardened criminals including during Melbourne’s gangland killings,…

  • Free assistance for NSW irrigators

    Free assistance for NSW irrigators

    THE New South Wales Government has expanded the powers of the state's Energy and Water Ombudsman to help speed up resolutions on irrigation disputes. The expansion will give farmers and…

  • More committed to eID rollout

    More committed to eID rollout

    THE New South Wales State government will spend a further $2 million to continue the NSW Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification Device (eID) Equipment rebate that subsidises the cost of…