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Denika Anderson

Back to school zones

WITH the new school year starting for many schools around Sunraysia, drivers and riders are being reminded to heed road rules in school zones. Times when school-zone speed limits apply typically range from 8am to 9.30am, and from 2.30pm to 4pm, with...

5 hours ago

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

Farming and Environment

Almond tour sure to be a cracking time

A BUS tour from Loxton to Merbein next week will explore Australia’s first whole orchard recycling trial. Instead of the traditional method of burning trees that have been removed at the end of their lifespan, the trial practice is designed to...

26 Jan 2025

News

Waste not, want cans

THE community response to an online call for cans and bottles as part of a school holiday project has raised hundreds of dollars in about a week. Nine-year-old Lincoln Mayes has collected recyclable drink containers, redeemable for 10c per item which...

26 Jan 2025

News

Big boost for HomeBase

HOMEBASE has secured $100,000 to support engagement with young people in the region after hours, and on weekends. An initiative of Sunraysia Community Health Services, HomeBase was created to provide a safe environment for people aged between 10 and...

26 Jan 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Storytelling singer set for local folk scene

THE Mildura Arts Centre has been included on an Australian folk musician’s six month long national tour. Having last played in Mildura around 15 years ago, Kim Churchill said he was excited to get back to more regional stops as part of the tour.“My...

25 Jan 2025

News

What’s on for Australia Day?

Saturday, January 25 Communal Celebrations and Awards Ceremony Robinvale Community Arts Centre - 9am-11.30am JOIN in on the festivities at this official citizenship ceremony, while celebrating student achievements. Presentations will include the...

25 Jan 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Author penned in for history talk

AN author inspired by the burning of the PS Rodney by unionist shearers in 1894 will present a book talk at Wentworth Library next Tuesday. Best selling author Darry Fraser penned historical adventure The Night on the Darling River...

25 Jan 2025

News

Bank backing heart restarters

LOCAL community groups, spaces and workplaces that need one are able apply to receive an automated external defibrillator through a Bendigo Bank’s Community Bank program aimed at making the devices more accessible. More than 400 AEDs have so far...

24 Jan 2025

News

Heated warnings ahead of long weekend

WITH the Australia Day long weekend coming up, fire authorities and public land managers have issued reminders on fire safety. These include checking restrictions before lighting a campfire, considering alternative cooking equipment like portable...

24 Jan 2025

Community

What’s on this weekend?

Turning and Gliding Together Through SpaceMildura Arts Centre AT the turn of the century, the Viennese Waltz was one of many traditional dances performed in the purpose-built ballroom of Rio Vista Historic House. This 20 minute audio-visual...

24 Jan 2025

News

Two vehicles involved in Sturt Highway crash

PART of the Sturt Highway near Trentham Cliffs was blocked off late on Tuesday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash. New South Wales Police responded to reports of the accident where a female driver had to be freed from one of the vehicles by...

24 Jan 2025