News
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Blue-green algae alert hits Murray River in Sunraysia
A HIGH alert level blue-green algae warning has been implemented for a 20km section of the Murray River between Psyche Bend and Merbein, as well…
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Congratulations, but no handshakes, for SuniTAFE graduates
A SIMPLE handshake was out of the question for graduating Sunraysia Institute of TAFE students on Wednesday night. The students packed into the Mildura Arts…
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Lion takes the cake for fundraising
MANY in the Sunraysia know David Fuller as the Christmas cake man and he wears the label with pride. The long-standing Mildura Lions Club member…
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23 things to do in Sunraysia this weekend
Friday World Day of Prayer Murray House, Wentworth – 10am EVERYONE is welcome to celebrate the World Day of Prayer. The theme for this year’s…
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Mildura roadworks to continue for several weeks
ROADWORKS started in Mildura this week will continue for several weeks. Works are under way at Lemon Avenue, between Lemon Place and Eighth Street, and…
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Problems feared for Victoria’s pet tenancy laws
NEW pet legislation introduced by the Victorian Government to support renters has been met with concern by a Mildura property manager and the state’s top…
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Mallee national park burns planned for next week
FOREST Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) will begin its targeted planned burning program next week if conditions remain suitable. Planned burns are used to reduce the…
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Outdoor fun at Sunraysia District Scouts raft regatta
SUNRAYSIA District Scouts held their annual raft regatta across the weekend, with more than 30 scouts from across the district taking part in some healthy…
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Mildura receives heaviest rainfall in 10 months
MILDURA experienced its heaviest rainfall in 10 months on Wednesday, taking forecasters by surprise. The original forecast of between 1mm and 5mm was surpassed by…
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Fastest guns get ready to shoot it out in Mildura
HE’S the “hootin’est, tootin’est, shootin’est, bob-tail wildcat in the west” – and he’s heading our way. Yosemite Sam and legends of the Wild West will be…
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Mildura Kmart evacuated due to signage fire
MILDURA’s Kmart store was evacuated on Wednesday afternoon after its illuminated sign caught fire. Dozens of people filed out of the store just after 3pm…
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Heaviest rainfall expected to miss Mallee, says bureau
THE Mallee is expected to avoid a lashing from ex-tropical cyclone Esther as it passes through Victoria this week. The Bureau of Meteorology said on…













