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Lewis Nancekivell

Women’s health in fast lane

WOMEN in regional areas of Victoria are set to have better access to healthcare thanks to a travelling health van and a soon to be established online clinic. The portable medical centre, operated by BreastScreen, will travel across regional and rural...

19 hours ago

News

We don’t like grants, we love them

CRICKETS clubs and other organisations linked to the sport in Victoria can now apply funding under a grant scheme, with successful applicants to receive up to $40,000. Funded by Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria, money from the Australian...

20 hours ago

News

Massive fires declared contained

AFTER nearly two weeks of firefighting efforts, two major bushfire south of Sunraysia have been declared contained by authorities. The fires in the Grampians and Little Desert national parks were sparked by dry lightning on January 27, spread rapidly...

10 Feb 2025

News

Stars to shine at space science party

THE president of the Astronomical Society Victoria visited Mildura on the weekend to help plan an event aiming to spark interest in space sciences among young people in the region. Organised in partnership with the local Oasis Stargazers Mildur...

10 Feb 2025

News

Councils push for more essential worker housing

THE peek lobby group for New South Wales councils has called for urgent action to increase the supply of affordable housing for essential workers and that solitons be tailored to local communities. Local Government NSW president and Mayor of Forbes...

10 Feb 2025

Community

Family marks aunt’s 100

MILDURA businessman Don Carrazza travelled to Melbourne last weekend to celebrate his aunt’s 100th birthday. Antonietta Carrazza, the first member of the Carrazza family to reach 100, was honoured at a gathering of family and friends at Keilor East...

09 Feb 2025

News

Honour roll nominations open

PEOPLE were being encouraged to nominate exceptional women for the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. Established in 2001, the roll seeks to recognise outstanding leadership, excellence and community contributions and currently has more than 750 names...

08 Feb 2025

Health

Effort about bringing docs to district

AS Australia struggled with a healthcare worker shortage, especially in regional areas, a local organisation is aiming to change that. Know as Connecting the Docs and first formed in 2022, the group’s mission is to attract and retain more healthcare...

08 Feb 2025

Community

MRCC youth councillors take their seats

NINE Rural City of Mildura youth councillors were sworn this week to serve as an advisory and advocacy committee for young people in the municipality. This is the second year the City has run a Youth Council, which aims to provide a voice for young...

08 Feb 2025

Farming and Environment

Carp kicked out of creek

LOCAL environmentalists have successfully removed more than 140 kilograms of carp from Sandilong Creek with the aim of restoring the waterway’s ecology. A flood in 2022 caused the creek to connect with the Murray River, leading to an influx of the...

07 Feb 2025

Travel

Unique river cruises proving popular

ONE of the newest tourist attractions in the region that’s offering adventurers the chance to explore the Murray River has received a resoundingly positive reception. The Tinny Rally is a 700-kilometre, seven-day journey down the river, starting in...

06 Feb 2025

Education

Connecting students with local industry

STUDENTS can often see career pathways as distant, off in the future issue, but one organisation is seeking to change that by linking education with local industries. Known as the Northern Mallee Local Learning and Employment Network, or LLEN, the...

05 Feb 2025