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Airline grants take off

A COMMUNITY grants program run by Australia’s largest airline is now accepting applications. Known as Qantas Regional Grants, the program offers $2 million each year to community groups and not-for-profits. The money comes as cash, airline tickets...

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Swan Hill launches tourism campaign

WHILE Mildura might want to be Tropical North Victoria, a new tourism push up the river has taken a different approach. Launched on Sunday by Swan Hill Incorporated, the effort to attract more people to visit the region is being titled Escape, and...

26 Mar 2025
Travel

Flights not often cancelled to and from Mildura

LESS than one per cent of commercial flights between Mildura and Melbourne were cancelled in the past year. Of the 4796 scheduled flights on the route, a total of 46 were cancelled, and more than a quarter of the cancellations were in July. Data from...

24 Mar 2025
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Off the beaten track: Australia’s most untouched road trips

There’s a special feeling getting to hit the open road and discover Australia on your own terms. Away from the usual tourist hotspots, a road trip offers the freedom to explore hidden gems at your own pace. We’ve all heard of the Great Ocean...

20 Mar 2025
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Mildura Airport absent from security review

MILDURA Airport has not been asked to conduct a risk assessment on its security, after a teenager allegedly boarded a flight at Avalon Airport last Thursday armed with a loaded shotgun. Following the incident, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke ordered...

14 Mar 2025
News

Bumper long weekend for visitation

THOUSANDS of visitors have once again flocked to the Sunraysia region over the March long weekend. Accommodation providers new and old have reaped the benefits, with many reporting being at or near capacity. All Seasons Holiday Park...

10 Mar 2025
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Runway works set for take off

MILDURA Airport has been allocated almost $2 million of $4.5 million in federal funding for upgrades to the main runway. Nine regional airports across Victoria shared in the funding with Mildura receiving the largest slice of the Regional Airports...

03 Mar 2025
Travel

Pooncarie’s Big Yabbie finds its home

ALMOST four years in the making, Pooncarie’s Big Yabby was installed in the middle of town recently, offering a new tourist attraction for road-trippers travelling on the recently sealed road to Menindee. The sculpture’s creator Lindsay Butcher...

28 Feb 2025
Travel

Discount Qantas flights on offer

FLIGHTS between Mildura and Melbourne are among a raft of discounted flights currently being offered by Qantas. Sale fares are for travel from April 29 to June 26, July 22 to September 18 and October 14 to December 10, and are available until 11.59pm...

26 Feb 2025
Travel

Home travel service puts world on doorstep

A MOTHER of three with a passion for travel has decided to pivot careers and start up an independent travel agency. Sarah Beggs launched Connected Travel Mildura in November, which she operates from home. After taking time off a career in...

15 Feb 2025
Business

More awards for local motels

TWO locally owned motels ended 2024 on a high note, winning the Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Gold Award for another year. Econo Lodge Mildura and Comfort Inn Deakin Palms manager Lindsay Mammone said the recognition reflects his staff’s hard work over the...

14 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
Travel

Warm weekend leads to V/Line train changes

EXTREME heat timetables will be in place for the V/Line network from Saturday, February 1 to Tuesday, February 4. “We advise all passengers to plan ahead and check the V/Line website before travelling for the extreme heat timetables, and any changes...

01 Feb 2025
Travel

Sky high lifeline for Rex Airlines

A LOCAL Federal MP has backed the acquisition of $50 million of debt owed by under-administration airline Rex by the Federal Government from the airline’s largest creditor, PAGAC Regulus Holdings Limited. Regional Express Holdings Limited, as well as...

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
Travel

Heat affects train services

EXTREME heat timetables will be in place on the V/Line network due to forecast hot temperatures on Monday and Tuesday, including the Swan Hill line. A partial extreme heat timetable will be in place for services on the Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill...

20 Jan 2025
Travel

Timetable changes open for comment

NSW TrainLink, New South Wales’ long distance public transport operator, had opened its proposed coach timetable changes to the community for comment, with the changes aiming to create more travel options for locals. The timetable changes will occur...

17 Jan 2025