One of the outsiders Our Destrier wins the Pooncarie Cup. Trained at Gawler by B Campbell and ridden by Alan Lai.
AT the three grades of the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) Underage representative country championships held across the breadth of the Barossa Valley several junior…
MP Jade Benham has accused the state Labor government of ignoring the transport needs of the Mallee, as residents remain isolated, frustrated and exasperated. “They don’t care about the regions…
BORN and raised on a property near Merbein, 22-year-old Ella Beard landed in Washington this week to begin an internship at the office of Californian Congressman Jim Costa. Ms Beard…
A DEDICATED carer of the region’s wildlife has been recognised as Mildura Rural City Council’s 2026 Australia Day Citizen of the Year. As secretary and a driving force behind Sunraysia…
A MILDURA man who has dedicated much of his life to helping families of fallen or seriously injured war veterans has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours. Ian…
WHILE John Taylor never lived in the Mallee, his devotion to the needs of its vulnerable families spanned almost five decades. As director of the then Melbourne Family Care organisation,…
FORMER AFL player Nick Stevens will face a new trial in February over allegations that he obtained more than $170,000 by deception while operating a swimming pool installation business in…
CANBERRA: From an Olympic legend to the sharpest legal minds, ground-breaking researchers and leading politicians, Australians from all walks of life have been recognised for their contributions to the nation.…
LOCAL radio host Mark Eckel has been officially inducted into the Australian Country Music Broadcasters’ Hall of Fame, honouring his decades of work in country music radio. The Mildura personality…
TOWNS across the Mildura Rural City Council municipality came together on Monday to recognise citizens who have dedicated their time and passion towards their communities. In Merbein, Citizen of the…
FOUR new citizens joined the Wentworth Shire on Sunday evening as part of the region’s Australia Day celebrations. Wentworth Shire Council Mayor Daniel Linklater officiated the citizenship ceremony, formally welcoming…
