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Life in fast lane with a Loose Cannon
WHEN someone is referred to as a loose cannon, it’s not always a positive appraisal. For racing jet boats however, it’s almost the perfect description.…
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Embracing the new
LIFE in a new competition has been rewarding for Nursery Ridge and for Ouyen, both undefeated after four rounds in Sunraysia Cricket Association’s second division.…
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Police officer appeals transfer to region
A POLICE officer with a young family has successfully appealed a direction to transfer to a police station approximately five hours drive from Melbourne. During…
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Free spray day for Mallee farmers
NATIONAL peak industry body GrainGrowers are teaming up with the Birchip Cropping Group to stage a free spray application for Mallee producers on Tuesday. The…
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Praise flows for water upgrades
AN almost $39 million water infrastructure project has been completed in what’s being described as a major boost for irrigation resources in Sunraysia. Announcing the…
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Hot road trip ahead
BOTH Mildura Heat teams are on the road for big double headers in round 6 of the Country Basketball League season. The women’s and men’s…
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Mildura Rural City Council election – by the numbers
THE nine successful candidates from the Mildura Rural City Council election have been determined. Adapting to a newly introduced ward system, electors cast a total…
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Smith puts Setts in spin
EMERGING Merbein all-rounder Angus Smith is backing his side to get across the line for their first win of the SCA First Division season. The…
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First-time fighters throw hands
IT was a packed house at The Boxing Cartel gym on Saturday as first-time fighters stepped in the ring to throw down for Fight Night.…
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Meet the Roos coaches
MERINGUR’S new era on the football field has been ushered in with the appointment of new coaches. Ex-Merbein duo Karl Farquharson and Mark East will…
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A fine time with unusual wine
EMERGING and uncommon wine varieties in Australia are being put through their paces this week, during the annual Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show. The long-standing…
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$8.95m for new kinder
THE Victorian Government has announced millions of dollars for a new kinder and community centre at Nichols Point. Part of a statewide effort, $8.95 million…













