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Phoebe Doyle

Croatian history preserved

AS a multicultural centre, Sunraysia’s history contains a collection of many different people coming together, and the Croatian population have decided to record their part of that history. Next weekend, the Croatian Senior Citizens Irymple club will...

27 Oct 2024

News

Blood drive a life saver

SAVING lives might be part of their jobs, but local emergency-service workers have gone above and beyond the call of duty in a national blood drive. More than 60 donations were made by Sunraysia police, ambulance, fire, lifesaving and SES members...

26 Oct 2024

News

Ribbon cut on new nursing labs

MILDURA’S La Trobe University nursing students now have access to world-class health education with a new nursing and midwifery clinical simulation suite officially open. On Friday, staff, students and guests gathered to witness the official opening...

26 Oct 2024

Arts & Entertainment

Getting the beat

WINTON Dance Academy is getting ready to step up for their 2024 showcase this weekend. More than 80 students are set to perform their show Get The Beat, showcasing their talents in contemporary, jazz and hip-hip. Dance teacher and studio owner...

26 Oct 2024

News

Swan Hill starts year-round visitor push

THE launch of a new tourism campaign for the Swan Hill region is aimed at drawing visitors to the area throughout the year. Last week, Visit Swan Hill released its No Matter the Season campaign, which highlights the range of attractions across the...

26 Oct 2024

Community

Lucas living proof of McHappy Day impact

LUCAS Whitelegg likes to tell people adversity is his superpower. At just 11 years old, Lucas has already endured much more adversity than anyone should have to face in their lifetime. He was just shy of 10 weeks old when he first...

25 Oct 2024

Community

A real community connection

IF it weren’t for the support of the close-knit community, Ouyen could have been “at serious risk of harm” last week after communications went down at the Ouyen Pharmacy, its pharmacist says. Stormy weather cut communications, including internet and...

25 Oct 2024

News

State gov backs Mildura events

OVER the next three years, the State Government is set to help put more events on the Mildura calendar, the Victorian Minister for Tourism has said. Visiting the region on Thursday, Steve Dimopoulos said he’s passionate about getting more tourists...

25 Oct 2024

News

Confusion over 14th St extension

DESPITE some mixed messages, it has been confirmed that plans for the Fourteenth Street extension will not be going ahead in the near future. Confusion about the extension, which would link Mildura and Merbein via Fourteenth Street...

24 Oct 2024

News

Days left to check tech

AUSTRALIANS are being urged to ‘Check Your Tech’ ahead of the 3G network closure next week. From Monday, Telstra and Optus will switch off their 3G networks, after TPG Telecom-owned Vodafone already did the same in January. Devices that depend on the...

24 Oct 2024

News

Lotto winner a millionaire mystery

THE winner of last weekend’s TattsLotto, who bought their ticket at a Mildura store, may be unaware they are now a millionaire. One of four Division 1-winning entries in Saturday’s draw was purchased at Deakin Lucky Lotto on Deakin Avenue, meaning...

23 Oct 2024

News

Preparing for fire season

AS temperatures start to heat up, local firefighters are getting prepared for the season ahead. The CFA District 18 Sunraysia group of brigades – which includes, Merbein, Mildura, Irymple, Red Cliffs, Carwarp and Nangiloc – were joined by NSW...

23 Oct 2024