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Big time hoops at miniball
NOW that the summer basketball season has ended, Mildura’s next Ben Simmons and Lauren Jacksons might want to try miniball to keep their skills up…
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Tinny Rally rides the Apex wave
ACCORDING to Dan Willersdorf, a tinny is far better (and cheaper!) than a speedboat to see the sights of the Murray River between Mildura and…
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Teachers go on strike
FOR the first time in more than 13 years, public school staff in Victoria will walk off the job as part of protected industrial action…
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Rainfall spikes mosquito numbers
MOSQUITO numbers across the Mallee have risen in the last fortnight with recent heavy rainfall creating ideal breeding conditions. Municipal mosquito surveillance data has indicated…
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Police almost hit by stolen car
A MAN who accelerated a stolen car he was driving towards a police officer who was trying to apprehend him was at risk of institutionalisation,…
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Chilled tunes heat up the lake
THE shores of Lake Cullulleraine provided a perfect backdrop to the good vibes of the Cullulleraine Music Festival on the weekend. Party people got to…
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Webster gets portfolio updates
THE member for Mallee, Anne Webster, has welcomed a new role within the Federal Coalition Opposition after recently being named both shadow minister for regional…
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‘Over the top’ teen handed a bond
A TEENAGER displayed “an unbelievably over the top reaction” when she sent dozens of threatening messages to another female, turned up at the victim’s house…
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Last call for power saving bonus
HOLDERS of a health care card, pensioner concession card, Veteran’s Affairs pensioner concession card, or a Veteran’s Affairs gold card are being urged to apply…
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Mildura Squash – autumn pennant week seven
Division One Braun, Beauty and Brains 2-7-156 d Rally Tally 1-5-149 Paul Takacs 1-3-55 d Adam Stephens 0-1-44, Tara Vear 0-1-44 lost to Luka Baudewyns…
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Swallows escape semi-finals heist
IRYMPLE have officially booked a spot in yet another SCA men’s first division grand final, producing an escape that even Harry Houdini himself would be…
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East ease into grand final
MILDURA East’s barnstorming run through the second half of the SCA First Division season continued in emphatic fashion at Alcheringa Oval over the weekend as…
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Setts cement dynasty with back-to-back brilliance
MILDURA Settlers have further engraved their legacy into the SCA Women’s Division, claiming back-to-back flags for the second time in their history with a crushing…
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Merbein edge West epic in U16 heart-stopper
A GRIPPING SCA under 16 big dance went down to the final over at Chaffey Park, with Merbein finding a way under pressure to defeat…
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Heat torch opening road double
THE Mildura Heat men’s side wasted no time announcing themselves in 2026, conjuring up a pair of statement road victories to launch their campaign in…
Entertainment
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Lantern festival shines in Robinvale
PERRIN Street came alive last Friday as the Rotary Club of Robinvale Euston hosted the annual Robinvale Lantern Festival. The event drew a large and…
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Stars pay tribute to Redford
HOLLYWOOD: Jane Fonda, Leonardo DiCaprio and Martin Scorsese are among Hollywood figures paying tribute to screen legend Robert Redford, who died at his home aged…
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Behind the curtain
BIOGRAPHIES are consistently one of the most popular collections in our Libraries where we can find the backstory on famous lives and different perspectives on…
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Author to drop-in to Robinvale
THE Robinvale Library is gearing up for a feel-good, laugh-out-loud literary afternoon with the launch of What Did I Miss?, the debut romantic comedy from…
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New-look hospital to blend past with present
AFTER the sneak peek of the new Wentworth Health Service redevelopment on the banks of the Darling River, people will be looking for reasons to…
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What’s on this weekend?
FRIDAY ngaratya – together, us group, all in it together Mildura Arts Centre SIX Barkandji/Barkindji artists Nici Cumpston, Zena Cumpston, David Doyle, Kent Morris, Adrianne…
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Back it up: free towing workshops!
THE grey nomads of the region could benefit from a series of free safe towing workshops and professional weighing sessions funded by the Wentworth Shire…
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Annie’s Song at the arts centre
AUSSIE musician Darren Coggan has been a big fan of John Denver since seeing him live in Canberra when he was a teenager. The singer,…
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Murph honoured with achievement award
SUNRAYSIA Daily chief-of-staff Allan Murphy has been honoured for his distinguished career in regional journalism with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rural Press Club…
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Local response to dementia increase
DEMENTIA is now the leading cause of death in the nation with an estimated 446,500 Australians living with disease. Yet, the number of people directly…
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Artist visits newest installation
WENTWORTH’S companion installation to the Trail of Lights welcomed a visit from its artist just a month away from the work’s grand opening. The Fibre…
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Peeps into the Past – 15 to 21 March: And the band played on
PRESENTED by Mildura & District Historical Society and compiled by Judi Hyde for Mildura Rural City Council Libraries. 100 YEARS AGO DIVER: Although much has…
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Deluge response ongoing
Cr Ali Cupper Mayor, Mildura Rural City Council THE recent rain and flood event has had a profound impact on many families, businesses, and primary…
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The great AI content heist
Paul Thomas Co-owner and managing director of Star News Group, Today News Group and SA Today IN a recent Australian Financial Review opinion piece, “There…
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Romance and suspense
THE library has wide range of large print adult fiction titles in the collection, with new items continually being added. Here is a selection of…
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Trolley cartel rolls unchecked
IS it just me, or is Mildura become the unofficial breeding ground for rogue shopping trolleys? They’re everywhere. Lurking in gutters, loitering under trees, making…