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Lewis Nancekivell

Increase risk of not having a place to call home

STAFF at a local homelessness not-for-profit have said they were startled by a recent report that showed a significant spike in the risk of experiencing housing insecurity. The findings from Homelessness Australia revealed a more than 60 per cent...

5 hours ago

News

It’s fun to volunteer at the RSPCA

WORKERS at the RSPCA Op Shop Mildura have been encouraging people to sign up to volunteer heading into the holiday season. Store manager Sheridan Brown said business significantly picked up around the end of the year, which was why they were looking...

10 hours ago

News

Floating away with the victory

A LOCAL houseboat company received top honours on Thursday at the Victorian Tourism Awards in the unique accommodation category. All Seasons Houseboats operations manager Lucy Bromley said it was a proud moment to win and represent the region...

14 hours ago

News

A community celebrating culture

THE first Kumpa Kiira event took place on Thursday at Wentworth with the aim of creating a place of healing through celebration of Aboriginal cultures. Entertainment was plentiful and included things like traditional song and dance, live animal...

22 Nov 2024

News

Truckers roll on to help farmers

A CONVOY of trucks passed through the region on Thursday as they travelled west to provide relief to farmers who have faced drought. South Australia has experienced low rainfall over the past nine months, which has led to significant droughts in...

22 Nov 2024

News

RSPCA issues calls over dog virus spike

RSPCA Victoria staff has joined the call for action and urged Sunraysia dog owners to get their canine companions vaccinated against parvovirus. The push comes after a local veterinarian reported 13 cases of the virus just last week, the same number...

22 Nov 2024

Golf

Deaf golfer’s state title win

A LOCAL golfer had a swing at the Deaf Golf Victoria Championships late last month and went on to be crowned the women’s net champion. Kaylene Geddes said she had a full range of emotions heading into the competition. “I was so excited and didn’t...

22 Nov 2024

Farming and Environment

Keep out says authority

WHILE taking a dip in an irrigation channel may seem appealing, Lower Murray Water staff warn that it’s a dangerous and potentially life-threatening choice. Team leader for communication and change Nicolette Robson said there were many swimming...

22 Nov 2024

Basketball

Saints storm ahead

PLAYERS with the hot hand highlighted this week’s Mildura premier league basketball. South Mildura Wildcats squeaked out a 80-73 victory over Workers Warriors in the Men’s Premier League after almost blowing a 15-point lead heading into the fourth...

22 Nov 2024

Community

Jolly jingles at Wentworth

BELLS will be jingling and kids will be giggling next month at the Wentworth Christmas Eve Street Party and fireworks display. Wentworth Regional Community Project Association’s treasurer David Tunkin said the event is a great opportunity to unwind...

21 Nov 2024

News

Art, dance and mental health support

COOMEALLA Health Aboriginal Corporation staff are set to host their first Kumpa Kiira event at Wentworth on Thursday with the aim if creating a space of healing through entertainment. Event organiser Jaharlyn Mitchell said he wanted to create place...

20 Nov 2024

Business

Baldwins afloat after five decades

THE family-owned and operated Baldwin Boats celebrated 50 years of getting people on the water this week, and the company shows no signs of slowing down. Second generation running the operation and current owner Chris Baldwin said he attributes the...

20 Nov 2024