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Almond harvest gets underway
THE almond industry has begun its harvest season and is projected to yield more than 169,000 tonnes. Last year the almond industry took in 155,697…
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Algae alert for Lake Cullulleraine
A RED alert warning for blue green algae has been issued for Lake Cullulleraine. Lower Murray Water managing director Paul Northey said new results indicated increased levels of blue green…
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Airport blindsided by Qantas closure
MILDURA’S airport boss was given just two weeks’ notice that Qantas intended to review its Mildura operations before a decision was made to close the base. Airport CEO Andrew Elliott…
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More jail time for man’s ‘crazy’ behaviour
A MILDURA man displayed some “pretty crazy” behaviour when he set fire to numerous hotel room furnishings just days before he carjacked a 74-year-old woman at Robinvale, a court has…
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Kinder teachers go on strike
AUSTRALIAN Education Union members from across Sunraysia took part in the second statewide 24-hour stop work for kindergarten teachers and educators on Thursday to address feeling undervalued by the state…
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Triple closure for disability service
THREE social enterprises managed by the Christie Centre will close this month, including Mildura's award winning chocolate factory. The trio of shutdowns by the not-for-profit disability service provider follows consistent…
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Swift approval for Mansell upgrade
THE $32 million masterplan and redevelopment for the spiritual home of women's sport in the region, Mansell Reserve, has been given the seal of approval by the Mildura Rural City…
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Hammer attack accused released on bail
A MILDURA man alleged to have attacked a vulnerable woman with a hammer during a chance meeting on Deakin Avenue has been released on bail despite police concerns that he…
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Police discount Ingram sightings
POLICE have discounted reported sightings of alleged triple murderer Julian Ingram in Mildura. Police say they received reports of the wanted New South Wales man on Lilley Drive, Mildura, on…
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Record flooding to wash over outback natural wonder
ONE of Australia's natural wonders is set to be filled by floodwaters triggered by an extreme monsoon, creating a remarkable milestone. For the first time in recorded history, South Australia's…
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Lifetime membership for MADEC chair
MADEC board member Peter Jones has been awarded a lifetime membership after serving on its board of directors for 15 years. The national not-for-profit began as a Mildura-based organisation in…