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Wednesday, December 25, 2024

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Fewer delays at airport

MILDURA Airport had the second most consistent on-time departures and third most consistent on-time arrivals of any Australian domestic airport in November 2024. Data from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics...

6 hours ago
Travel

‘Extreme heat’ threatens Boxing Day services

PASSENGERS have been warned there could be changes to V/Line timetables and journey times on Boxing Day and beyond. Hot temperatures of up to 42 degrees are forecast for Boxing Day, with train services to be slowed if the temperature exceeds 36...

23 hours ago
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Saturday bus service scrapped

THE Saturday bus trial between Wentworth and Mildura ended last week due to insufficient passenger numbers. Routes 950 and 951 services began in December 2022 and ran for the final time on Saturday, December 14 concluding a two-year trial period...

22 Dec 2024
Travel

Christmas can be the sweet spot for holiday air travel

IT’S not just Father Christmas and his reindeer who take to the skies every year on Christmas Day. Every December 25, thousands of people crisscross Australia or travel overseas to catch up with loved ones or take family...

02 Dec 2024
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Bigger planes back on radar

MORE than 200 extra seats will soon become available on the Melbourne-Mildura flight route. Qantas this week reintroduced a Q400 plane to the route, a 78-seat plane which will become a regular feature between the destinations. The plane is also faster...

28 Nov 2024
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Rex deadline extended

THE Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government has applauded a decision by the Federal Court to agree to extend the convening period for the Rex voluntary administration to June 20 next year. Catherine...

25 Nov 2024
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Full steam ahead

THE slow train journey from Melbourne to Mildura has sold out once again for its third and final trip of the year. Slow Rail Journeys vice president Matt Lucas said he could never have predicted the high demand for the...

31 Oct 2024
News

Rail petition chugs along

A PETITION calling for a two-year trial of a Mildura to Maryborough shuttle passenger train has reached more than 1000 signatures in less than a month. As of Tuesday 1147 people had signed the petition, which would be presented to the Minister for...

30 Oct 2024
News

Rex deal aims to ease debt

ADMINISTRATORS for Rex Airlines have sold its business arm that supplies ambulance services to Ambulance Victoria and NSW Ambulance in the wake of a Federal Government commitment to ensure the ongoing viability of key regional aviation...

26 Oct 2024
News

Swan Hill starts year-round visitor push

THE launch of a new tourism campaign for the Swan Hill region is aimed at drawing visitors to the area throughout the year. Last week, Visit Swan Hill released its No Matter the Season campaign, which highlights the range of attractions across the...

26 Oct 2024
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Murray on top of the world

THE Murray River has been revealed as one of National Geographic’s Best of the World Destinations for 2025. Developed in close consultation with National Geographic’s travel team and international editors, the annual Best of the World Destinations...

25 Oct 2024
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Tapping into the preferences of Australians: Top holiday destinations Aussies simply love

Australia is an amazing country and continent, which can also be said about its citizens. If you have ever met an Aussie, you probably know what we are talking about. Aussies are known for their easy-going vibe, focusing on the positive parts of...

03 Oct 2024
Travel

Happy campers ready for muster

A FLEET of caravanners are set to visit Mildura next month as part of a national muster. More than 200 members of the Australian Caravan Club are expected to camp out at Apex RiverBeach Caravan Park from October 13 to October 20. The club has more...

22 Sep 2024
Travel

Slow train seeks more stops

PLANNING is underway on how the Wentworth region could be incorporated into future slow train visitor packages. The volunteer group at 707 Operations provided two six-day train journeys to Mildura this year, with a third planned for the Melbourne Cup...

21 Sep 2024
Travel

Just the e-ticket

PEOPLE travelling with V/Line will soon be able to access electronic tickets. Passengers will be provided an option when making a reservation for a long-distance train or scheduled coach service to link the ticket via SMS or email. The new system...

05 Sep 2024
Arts & Entertainment

Painting the town, piece by piece

AN artist has created a colourful 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle inspired by Mildura after a recent trip to the area. Karen McKenzie’s work reflects the imagery of regional towns, with past pieces including Sovereign Hill in Ballarat as well as places like...

01 Sep 2024
Travel

Train and road delays to and from Melbourne

COMMUTERS on public transport to and from Melbourne are being urged to allow an extra hour for their journeys ahead of trackwork and disruptions this weekend. Coaches are set to replace trains on the Bendigo/ Swan Hill/ Mildura services between...

30 Aug 2024