Anzac Day
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Collisions reduced after speed limit change
THE number of collisions at the Belar Avenue Extension and Calder Highway intersection has reduced dramatically since last year’s speed limit change. In December last…
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Sister city friends return after seven years
REPRESENTATIVES from one of Mildura’s sister cities, Kumatori, are visiting the region for the first time in seven years. Mayor Liam Wood said he had…
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Straight to the pool room
IN a sport many may erroneously assume to be only the domain of after-work pub patrons, 16-year-old Malakai Durbidge is making a name for himself…
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Rare chance to meet first responders
WHILE being saved from a devastating car crash, Mildura Masonic’s Bryan Ehlert learnt firsthand the importance of emergency services, inspiring him to create Mildura’s first…
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Vintage tractor hobbyists making tracks for desert
A MERBEIN man is among a small group of vintage tractor enthusiasts who will on Monday take their machines on an epic and unique expedition…
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Home destroyed in another city fire
THE second Mildura house fire within a week destroyed a home next to an aged care facility on Sunday. Emergency services were called to the…
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Aged care food quality hotline
ELDER abuse can take many forms, and a new resource is seeking to protect older Australians from food that’s not up to standard. The Aged…
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Funding cuts threaten council projects, MP
REGIONAL communities have been robbed of potential federal funding by the Victorian Government’s axing of the state’s Regional Jobs and Infrastructure Fund, according to Member…
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Paintbrush is Prowsie’s weapon of peace
Little John Prowse grew up with a paintbrush in his hand and vibrant pictures in his head but, when he was sent off to war, he…
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Council embraces IBAC planning report
MILDURA Mayor Liam Wood says council has been on the front foot in the wake of 34 Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission recommendations following a property…
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Waterway warriors recognised
SCOTT and Tracey Papst’s work saving aquatic life in Robinvale and Euston during last summer’s floods has led to them being recognised by Australia’s only…
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Lions donation to help delivery of warm meals for elderly
THE Lions Club of Buronga, Gol Gol and District is helping to ensure our elderly residents enjoy warm meals, donating $5000 to help with the purchase…













