News
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Raise the barn roof
A GROUP of friends have banded together with the intention of spicing up Mildura’s event calendar. After Five Group came together out of a growing…
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Online tool aimed at boosting productivity
FARMERS in New South Wales will benefit from a new online platform, myFarmPlanner, which will help them to quickly lodge application developments using a tailored…
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Scam visa agent crack down
NON-Australian citizens are being warned of scam migration agents, following a crackdown on an illegal practice which preys on the “hopes and fears” of those…
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SHRCC special rate praised
THE Swan Hill Rural City’s special municipal rate is the “envy of other councils”, according to Cr Terry Jennings. The glowing endorsement of Swan Hill…
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Gathering on country a cultural cornerstone
A CULTURAL Learning on Country gathering was held last week by Hands Up Mallee, with guidance from its Yarning Group, and Aboriginal community leaders. First…
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Jail warning for repeat offender
A MAN who admitted assaulting a woman and other charges has been warned he faces “longer and longer” terms of imprisonment if he continues to…
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Mental health strategy seeks to drive meaningful change
WOMEN’s Health Loddon Mallee have released a new mental health and wellbeing strategy spanning 2025-2028. WHLM operates with a focus on six key areas including…
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Firebug cops to crimes
A MAN has admitted deliberately lighting three fires at Wargan, west of Merbein, during the height of summer this year and later acknowledged that he…
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New Cheap as Chips on the block
THE Mildura location of Cheap as Chips has a new look and a fresh start, having moved earlier this month to the Mildura Homemaker Centre…
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Shire looking at mini-oval option
WENTWORTH Shire Council passed a motion to investigate the potential for a second playing field at Carramar Drive Sporting Complex at Gol Gol, also known…
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Muster corrales med students
MEDICAL students from three interstate universities have come together in Broken Hill for a vibrant program designed to foster community, collaboration, cultural awareness, and clinical…
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Bushfire season declared
NSW Rural Fire Service has declared that October 1 will mark the beginning of the bushfire period for Lower Western regions, reminding residents of Wentworth…