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Denika Anderson

Day puts focus on condition

By Denika Anderson MARCH 25 marks annual functional neurological disorder awareness day, a condition which is caused by changes in how brain network operate. While the exact cause of FND is unknown, it can include symptoms like seizure-like symptoms...

5 hours ago

Farming and Environment

Help care for environment

PROJECT grants of up to $20,000 are available for local environmental volunteer groups including Landcare groups and networks, conservation management networks, and First Nations groups. The 2025 Victorian Landcare grants are designed to improve...

15 hours ago

Community

Social workers acknowledged

MALLEE Family Care celebrated the impact that social workers have in the improved wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities on World Social Work Day last week. Chief executive officer and social worker Teresa Jayet said it was important to...

25 Mar 2025

News

Push for big events off-peak

REGIONAL towns are being encouraged to secure business events during off-peak periods to generate economic activity. According to Tourism Research Australia regional business events generated $841 million in expenditure in 2023-24, there were around...

25 Mar 2025

Community

Nichols Point shelter opens

THE now Victorian Heritage listed shelter shed in Nichols Point was officially reopened on Saturday after 10 years of advocacy. First constructed as a rotunda in 1910 next to the original Nichols Point school building on the corner of Fifth Street...

25 Mar 2025

News

High stakes for regional clubs

LIQUOR and Gaming NSW inspectors have begun conducing a compliance operation at regional clubs and hotels throughout March. Checks will be done to ensure venues understand and are compiling with external gambling signage rules, as well as recent...

24 Mar 2025

Property News

20 year real estate of mind

THE Mildura branch of real estate agency Ray White has recently marked two decades of operation. Initially established in the Queensland town of Crows Nest in 1902, the business has since expanded to almost 1000 offices in Australia and overseas...

23 Mar 2025

Health

Be endo aware

A WOMEN’S sexual and reproductive health nurse at Sunraysia Community Health Services has championed Endometriosis Awareness Month, which is observed during March. Endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the lining of the...

23 Mar 2025

News

Schools in perfect harmony

SCHOOLS across Sunraysia celebrated Harmony Day yesterday with activities, traditional attire and performances in recognition of Australia’s cultural diversity. Mildura West Primary School took part in the festivities with an...

23 Mar 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Scrubbing in for stand up

A NURSE for 20 years turned comedian will be at the Mildura Arts Centre this weekend to present her special Infectious, following a sold out UK, New Zealand and Australian tour last year. At the time a mum of young kids, Georgie Carroll tried her...

22 Mar 2025

Community

New year, new U3A

THE new committee of the University of the Third Age Sunraysia branch have begun planning for the year ahead. Run by volunteers, the organisation is designed to provide opportunities for semi-retired and retired members to keep an active mind, while...

21 Mar 2025

Community

Sewing seeds for successful market

SOCIAL enterprise SRS Benetook Farm will be hosting a family friendly twilight market this Saturday to raise funds for improvements of amenities and facilities. Local boutique stalls including pieces created by the participants of...

21 Mar 2025