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Lewis Nancekivell

Taking on the universe

A LOCAL dentist is using her newfound platform as a state finalist for Miss Universe Australia to raise money for a children’s charity. Shelby Armstrong, who works at Tankard Dental locations in Mildura, Ouyen, and Irymple, was encouraged to apply...

2 hours ago

News

Riders ready to save lives

MOTORCYCLE enthusiasts will take to the road in mid-March for the Sunraysia Lifeline Project Ride, an annual charity event raising funds for Lifeline Loddon Mallee. The event begins at the Bunnings Carpark, where attendees can register, purchase...

22 Feb 2025

Community

Rotary doing well in Cambodia

ROTARY Club Mildura Deakin members have been donating and making journeys to Cambodia to provide humanitarian aid for the underprivileged. Neville and Leslie Mitchell have travelled twice to the South East Asian country to provide essential medical...

21 Feb 2025

Education

Chemistry for kids at science show

CHILDREN will have the chance to experience a day of hands-on experiments and explosive demonstrations at this Sunday’s Mildura Science Fair. Science Collective director Brian Haddy said last year’s event was a huge success, making the decision to...

21 Feb 2025

Community

Little Harry wild about giving a helping hand

FOUR-year-old Harry has been busy keeping his local park tidy, and his efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. Armed with his toy John Deere ute, Harry Thouliss had spent countless hours pulling up weeds from the park across from his home and carefully...

21 Feb 2025

Community

RSL honours those lost in Darwin bombing

COMMUNITY members gathered at the Mildura RSL on Wednesday to honour soldiers and civilians who lost their lives 83 years ago during the Bombing of Darwin. The commemoration began with a speech from RSL Mildura Sub Branch committee vice president...

21 Feb 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Hazel steps into the Idol spotlight

MILDURA’S Hazel Sofia has wowed the judges on Australian Idol, earning herself a golden ticket and securing a place among the final 24 contestants. Sofia has been singing for most of her life and has performed in front of local crowds for nearly as...

21 Feb 2025

News

Designer revealed for new Red Cliffs’ kindy

ARCHITECTS have begun designing a brand-new Red Cliffs kindergarten development in collaboration with the State Government and the Rural City of Mildura. Clarke Hopkins Clarke Architects, an architectural firm based out of Sydney with an extensive...

19 Feb 2025

News

Non-voters on notice

NEARLY 530,000 Victorians who did not vote in last year’s local government elections will soon receive a letter giving them a chance to explain why. Known as an apparent failure to vote notice, the document isn’t a fine is not a fine, but those who...

19 Feb 2025

Education

Early years educators get funding boost

THE Victorian Government has extended a program aimed at increasing people working in the the early childhood education sector, especially in the regions. Known as the Certificate III Upskill Support Program, Minister for Children Lizzie Blandthorn...

19 Feb 2025

Health

Moving ahead despite disease

A LOCAL personal trainer wants to spread awareness of a rare disease he was diagnosed with that can severely affect motor function. Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy affects between only 0.7 and 10.3 people per...

17 Feb 2025

Business

Goodbye to big retail brands

FASHION chains are closing their Mildura stores but local businesses remain strong says one industry insider. Mosaic Brands, which owns clothing brand like Noni B, Katies, Millers, and Rivers, began liquidation last month, leading to the closure of...

16 Feb 2025