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John Conroy

Kokoda scholarship named after fallen three

A YOUTH scholarship aimed at allowing high school students to retrace steps of those who served our country has been named after a trio of soldier’s from Merbein, Red Cliffs and Mildura who fell in the Kokoda campaign during World War...

6 hours ago

Community

New citizens welcomed

MORE than 20 new Australian citizens were sworn in at a ceremony at Powerhouse Place on Friday afternoon, ending journeys to becoming Australian but starting new chapters in the lives of many. Reza Ali arrived in Australia 14 years ago, after...

6 hours ago

News

Housing for key workers

TENDERS are being sought for a 10-home building project in Robinvale, with a Swan Hill Rural City Council spokesperson saying there’s hopes the works will address a “a critical housing shortage for key workers” in the town. Acting chief executive...

27 Jan 2025

Netball

Kelpie duo set Roos in right direction

AUSTRALIAN men’s netball team wing attack Riley Richardson has said Mildura product Jake Hederics is a “great shot” to be selected for the national squad again this year. The duo – who play together in the Victorian state team – were in town last...

27 Jan 2025

Community

Irymple’s best named at buoyant breakfast

A PERFECT summer’s morning greeted greeted residents who marked Australia Day at Irymple under shady trees at Henshilwood Oval Reserve. Hosted by volunteers from the Lions Club of Irymple, and supported by Mildura Rural City Council, breakfasters...

27 Jan 2025

Community

Shire names award-winners

WENTWORTH Shire revealed the municipality’s Australia Day Award recipients and welcomed one new citizen at en event at the Wentworth Visitor Centre on Saturday afternoon. The Citizen of the Year award was presented to Andrew Murdoch for his...

27 Jan 2025

Community

Garden celebration a success

HUNDREDS of people turned out to enjoy breakfasts, live music and speeches at the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens at Boeill Creek in Buronga for Australia Day celebrations. The community event was supported by Wentworth Shire and hosted by the...

27 Jan 2025

Travel

Heat affects train, bus services

EXTREME heat timetables will be in place for all lines on the V/Line network due to forecast hot temperatures on Monday. Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check the V/Line website for the “extreme heat timetables” and any changes to their...

26 Jan 2025

Community

Restorative grants for veterans to close early February

VETERANS organisations are being reminded that the latest round of funding to assist with restoring community war memorials, avenues of honour and and upgrading Returned and Services League facilities closes on Monday-week. Grants of up to $30,000...

26 Jan 2025

Police & Courts

Focus on Australia Day traffic influx

POLICE on both sides of the border said they would be out in force in an effort to reduce road trauma and waterway accidents this long weekend. Double-demerit points will apply in New South Wales until midnight Monday, while Victoria Police will...

25 Jan 2025

Golf

Smythe shapes up for tournament run

MILDURA golfer Sam Smythe is in the final stages of training as he braces for three consecutive weekends of invitational golf, culminating in the Victorian Open. And it will be the all-abilities golfer’s first major tournaments since recovering from...

25 Jan 2025

Community

Auto apprentice all the torque

AN apprentice automotive technician has been crowned Sunraysia Regional Consulting’s Indigenous employee of the month. Malakie Mitchell was recognised for his first seven months of work at Davison Motor Group. SRC deputy chair Nick Cavallo presented...

24 Jan 2025