News
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Chilling threats led to lockdown
A SERIES of terrifying threats against a Mildura support service and its staff sent the office into lockdown and led to the arrest of a…
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Angry birds alert: Where they’re swooping
AS swooping season approaches, Sunraysia residents are being urged to “be prepared, not scared”. As spring begins on Thursday, native birds including magpies and masked…
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Large hail hits Sunraysia during wild storm
LARGE hailstones were reported all over Sunraysia on Monday afternoon as a storm made its way across the region. Mildura experienced thunder, lightning and heavy rainfall…
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Tristar patients to get help with medical records
PATIENT medical records from Mildura Tristar clinic will be held by the Family Doctor group and are available for patient access at their new GPs,…
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Wentworth Show makes triumphant return
AMID whip cracks, the buzz of sheep shearing and the squeals of excited kids on amusement rides, the Wentworth Show has made a triumphant return…
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Floral design show brings out a world of creativity
WORLD-renowned floral designer Alan Randell-Smith was a “drawcard” for this year’s Sunraysia Garden Club Spring Flower and Floral Design Show. Mr Randell-Smith, a Maryborough florist…
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One story of homelessness reveals the plight of many
A MILDURA councillor who played good Samaritan to a woman living out of a shopping bag has lamented the treatment of the region’s homeless. Cr…
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Students turn page on book week
STUDENTS across Sunraysia have been celebrating Book Week, and Mildura Primary and Henderson College was among schools hosting parades on Friday. Students dressed in a variety of…
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Mildura’s gaming rebound ‘nothing to be proud of’
MILDURA’S electronic gaming spend has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, but Mildura councillor and Local Government Working Group on Gambling member Glenn Milne says this is…
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Council’s school crossing burden ‘unfair’ at $300,000
THE Victorian Government will be asked to fork out Mildura Council’s “unfair” share of costs to ensure the region’s 26 school crossings are manned by…
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Council grants for community groups
WENTWORTH Shire Council has allocated more than $25,000 to community groups under its financial assistance program for August. The council has an allocation of $160,000…
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Free entry for children to Mildura Show
CHILDREN aged 16 and under will be able to attend this year’s Mildura Show at no cost, thanks to the Victorian Government’s new children entry…













