A MAN charged with murdering his 82 year-old mother in her Red Cliffs home would "definitely prefer" the trial be held in Mildura given his "standing in the community".

Former Wentworth Deputy Mayor Paul Cohrs, 60, is charged with the shooting murder of 82 year-old Bette Cohrs in October 2018.

While no final decision has been made about the location of the trial, Mr Cohrs said during a bail appl...