THE beginnings of a new "mini-forest” on the lawns near the Badger Bates Seat on Mildura riverfront are being planted to honour a former local councillor and successful businessman.

Nola Andriske was on hand this week to see 18 black box and gum trees planted in memory of her late husband Laurie, after she donated $2000 for Greening Mildura and Mildura Rural City Council to oversee the project.

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