Sunraysia Daily

Anti-corruption unit raids MDAS offices in Mildura

THE Mildura offices of Mallee District Aboriginal Services have been raided by officers from Victoria’s anti-corruption unit.

21 hours ago

Updated

Interactive map: Where to find Christmas lights in Sunraysia

PLANNING to check out the festive displays around Sunraysia? The Sunraysia Daily Christmas lights map is your guide.

10 Dec 2019

News

Blue-green algae warning extended to Merbein, Wentworth

A HIGH alert warning for blue-green algae now covers a stretch of the Murray River from Red Cliffs to Wentworth.

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Police & Courts

Man unfit to stand trial on Gol Gol murder charges

A MAN who was diagnosed with signs of an evolving mental illness seven years before allegedly stabbing his father to death at Gol Gol last year has been found unfit to stand trial on a charge of murder.

9 hours ago

Police & Courts

Man ordered to not come within 200km of Mildura

A MILDURA man allegedly broke into his ex-partner’s house armed with a baseball bat, before assaulting her in front of the pair’s child.

9 hours ago

Business

Discount store Harris Scarfe enters voluntary administration

ANOTHER Mildura retail outlet faces an unclear future after discount department store chain Harris Scarfe entered receivership on Wednesday.

19 hours ago

Video

Bill Sauer

Mildura Settlers pull ahead after SCA round 10

An outright win over Mildura West has propelled Settlers ten points clear in top spot following the completion of round ten in Sunraysia cricket.

09 Dec 2019

SD News

Family violence stats rise, VicHealth chief visits, toy run, horse freed

Your Friday SD News.

06 Dec 2019

Bill Sauer

Commanding starts in first week of SCA round 10

The top three sides have all taken commanding positions on day one of round 10 in Sunraysia cricket

02 Dec 2019

Celebrating sweet success of new grape variety

WHEN an “old gordo patch” started looking “well past its use-by date”, Merbein growers Stephen and Malcom Bennett decided to plant a new business venture in its place.

20 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

New book details history of the Mallee

AFTER six years and a team of researchers, a book on the history of the Mallee will be launched in Mildura on Saturday.

9 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

Mildura Riverfront Gallery launches summer exhibition

THE Mildura Riverfront Gallery has launched its summer exhibition, comprising works from over 50 local artists.

9 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

Award for 30 years of ‘selfless’ service to the arts

DAVID Searle took home Mildura Council’s 2019 Elliot Award on Tuesday, labelling the recognition “humbling”.

19 hours ago

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Sport

Football

New goal for Bendigo Pioneers women’s coach

DEVELOPING junior talent is what drives newly appointed Bendigo Pioneers women’s coach Cherie O’Neill.

9 hours ago

Football

Matthew Lappin gives coaching blueprint to Wentworth

FORMER St Kilda and Carlton player Matthew Lappin believes keeping it simple is the key to being a successful coach.

19 hours ago

Cricket

Sunraysia dominant at Junior Country Week

SUNRAYSIA had a strong win over Central Region in their Under 17 Junior Country Week Twenty20 clash at Henshilwood Oval at the weekend. Central Region, made up of players from the Mallee, Red Cliffs Cricket Association and Robinvale, won the toss...

9 hours ago

Sport

Around the greens: Sunraysia bowls reports

SUNRAYSIA THE Bowls Sunraysia Midweek Division1 and Division 2 Pennant grand finals were played at the Workers Bowls Club last Tuesday. In Division 1, Irymple were too strong for Red Cliffs running out victors by 31 shots. \This was back-to-back...

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Sunraysia Life

The beauty of bush living

Elly Shurey has always had an immense passion for the outdoors.

06 Dec 2019

Sunraysia Life

Taking BMX world by storm

Mildura Storm BMX Club is growing and growing. Home to national and state champions, the small club is showing that you don’t have to be a big sporting group to build quality within your ranks. Its newest state champion, 16-year-old Ethan Zrna, sat...

06 Dec 2019

Sunraysia Life

A horseman’s tale

To work in harmony with a horse takes innate skill and ability. To understand its mind is a gift bestowed to few. Mick Connolly, local horse trainer and clinician, takes great pride in his ability to respect and understand the horses he has built...

06 Dec 2019

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Opinion

letters

Workforce needs top agriculture agenda

A new National Agricultural Labour Advisory Committee has been tasked with providing the Liberal and Nationals Government with advice on how to secure a sustainable agricultural workforce for the future. Australian agriculture has its best years...

9 hours ago

letters

Lindsay, please check out the data

Reply to Lindsay Leake (December 11): Lindsay, the BOM data shows 2010 MDB annual rainfall was 808mm (La Nina + negative IOD) and 1956 rainfall was 786mm. But by 2010 the catchment was very dry with the preceding nine years under average rainfall...

9 hours ago

letters

Inspectors prowl around top venues

We in Mildura have access to a great library, a great Waves Pool, great indoor and outdoor swimming pool, great sauna and spa bath, and great Information Centre for residents and tourists alike. To top it off is a great cafeteria to relax and enjoy...

9 hours ago