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Wade Stephens

High needs toilet flushed with success

MILDURA’s third Changing Places toilet facility is now fully operational, providing better accessibility for people who cannot use standard accessible toilets. Specifically designed for people with high support needs, Changing Places facilities...

11 hours ago

News

Vineland rally marks silver anniversary

THE Mildura Vintage Vehicle Club will hold its 25th Vineland rally over the Easter weekend. First starting in 1975, and held every second year, between 80 to 100 well-restored vehicles are paraded throughout the district. Alongside the local...

13 hours ago

Sport

League announces nominees

AS the Millewa Football Netball League began to celebrate a century of existence during the Mega Day opening round, 14 men and women were nominated to enter the MFNL Hall of Fame on Saturday. All six clubs were able to nominate two individuals, and...

13 hours ago

Education

Reason to smile at preschool

BRIGHT, healthy smiles are being seen throughout Pasadena Preschool which has once again engaged with Sunraysia Community Health Services’ Smiles 4 Miles program. An initiative of Dental Health Services Victoria, the program aims to improve the oral...

15 Apr 2025

Politics

Candidate seeks to shake up the status quo

A FARMER, arborist and part-time Santa has put his hand up for the seat of Mallee, nominating as a Libertarian candidate at next month’s Federal Election. Jeff Barry, 59, became increasingly interested in politics in 2015 when then...

15 Apr 2025

Politics

Senate candidate reflects on criminal past

A BALLARAT lawyer who spent at least 20 months in prison for drug and white-collar-related offending is running for the Senate in May’s Federal Election. Jordan Dittloff, 38, was in Mildura on Friday and Saturday, 13 months after being endorsed as...

15 Apr 2025

News

What’s that sound? History restored

WHEN the clock strikes midday on Wednesday, a most unfamiliar sound will resonate through the streets of Mildura. For the first time in more than six decades, a bell inside the Carnegie clock tower on Deakin Avenue will chime, accurately describing...

15 Apr 2025

Community

Best feet forward for Parkinson’s

A RECORD number of people turned out for the Mildura Slow Walk for Parkinson’s Awareness this year. More than 170 people dressed in red, paid their $5 entry on Sunday, and made a noticeable journey from Henderson Park, all the way down Deakin Avenue...

15 Apr 2025

Community

Treats and games at Sri Lankan New Year

SUNRAYSIA’s Sri Lankan community celebrated a traditional New Year at Aerodrome Ovals on the weekend. Typically held on April 14, the festival is often celebrated with a mix of rituals, games, and traditional sweets. The celebration on...

15 Apr 2025

Community

Millewa towns to mark a century worth celebrating

AN itinerary for a celebratory weekend marking the Millewa Centenary has now been decided upon by its organisers. Held across the King’s Birthday long weekend, as many as 1000 people are expected to converge on Werrimull, Meringur, Cullulleraine and...

14 Apr 2025

Business

Irymple micro brewery proposal

A PLANNING application has been lodged with Mildura Rural City Council seeking to establish a licensed microbrewery at the former Wooden Door Cafe in Irymple. A business named Sunneva Brewing is hoping to occupy the space at 2137 Fifteenth Street...

13 Apr 2025

Community

Winter game proves more than popular in Millewa

ORGANISED games of AFL in the Millewa are nearly as old as the townships themselves. This year’s Mega Day opening round coincides with the centenary year for many of the north west farming communities. When did it all begin?History shows that the...

13 Apr 2025