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John Conroy

Club envy misplaced

QUERIES about changes at a Deakin Avenue address have been answered by Mildura Rural City Council. A sign at a premises between Kalimna Drive and Fourteenth Street saying ‘private members only’ raised a few eyebrows of nearby residents.“Nice to see...

1 hour ago

Education

Six kinders get cash

MILDURA’S Goodstart Early Learning Centre is the biggest Sunraysia beneficiary in the latest round of funding aimed at making kinders more inclusive. The Eleventh Street centre will receive up to $200,000 for upgrades to make activities for children...

2 hours ago

Politics

Rail crossings raised in Parliament

LOCAL MP Jade Benham has queried the Victorian Government in State Parliament about three “overlooked” Mildura rail level crossings, saying they are in need of safety upgrades. The Sunraysia Daily reported last month rail level crossings without...

6 hours ago

News

Activity test a barrier, says group

A SPECIALIST child development service has weighed into the childcare policy debate ahead of the Federal Election, saying Labor’s three-day-a-week guarantee will help rural families. Royal Far West, which provides developmental support for children...

07 Feb 2025

News

Housing tax breaks ‘impacting vulnerable families’

MALLEE Family Care has used a Federal Budget submission to back a reduction in the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing, saying the move would alleviate the cost-of-living crisis for disadvantaged children and families. The head of the...

07 Feb 2025

News

Timber pile blaze tests firefighters

A SPECTACULAR blaze at a Cabarita salvage yard tested firefighters on Tuesday afternoon, taking nearly four hours to bring under control. In hot conditions, timber stored on racks at the Flora Avenue site fed flames that grew as high as 10...

07 Feb 2025

News

Second fire at Walnut Ave block

FIREFIGHTERS have been called to a blaze at a Mildura block of flats for the second time in less than a month. A Fire Rescue Victoria Mildura crew responded to a triple-zero call at about 7.40pm on Wednesday after a pot on a stove caught fire at the...

07 Feb 2025

Health

Clear vision on school glasses

STUDENTS from eight primary schools in Sunraysia will be eligible for free vision screening and, if needed, glasses under an expanded Victorian Government program. As part of the effort the Government will spend an extra $6.8 million on its Glasses...

06 Feb 2025

Health

New gear for tomorrow’s doctors

MONASH University’s Mildura doctor training hub has been boosted with the donation of new equipment. The money has come via a grant from Mallee Health Foundation, which was used by staff at Monash Rural Health Mildura to purchased an otoscope...

06 Feb 2025

Motorsport

Karters on track for Easter event

KOORLONG is within sight of hosting Victoria’s first Australian Independent Dirt Kart Association meet, with 300 go-karts expected for the yet-to-be-confirmed inaugural Easter event. Sunraysia Dirt Karters are nearing the end of a four-a-half-year...

06 Feb 2025

Farming and Environment

Grapes survive Sunday downpour

HEAVY falls on Sunday have done little to interrupt the ongoing grape harvest, with only some growers affected by hail. The Sunraysia region experienced its first rainfall in more than a month on the weekend, with some heavy downpours on Sunday...

05 Feb 2025

News

City grants open for clubs and non-profits

EVENT organisers as well as other not-for-profit sporting and community groups can now apply for funding through three Mildura Rural City Council grant programs. The Events Funding and Support Program, Recreation Assistance Program and Quick Response...

05 Feb 2025