Water sports Safety priority at Mildura 100 THE water ski racing community is a tough group who wrap their arms around each other when tragedy strikes. All involved with the sport have been hurting following the deaths of two skiers at the Echuca/Moam... 45 minutes ago
News Storytelling brings Koorie culture to school MILDURA West Primary School held a Koorie storytelling morning to wrap up the first term of the school year. Engaging a variety of Koorie community members, the final day of term included three storytelling sessions in the morning where students... 1 hour ago
News Police blitz targets drugs, alcohol DRUGS and alcohol are a focus for police this Easter as they saturate the region’s roads throughout the long-weekend. Police intelligence has shown a recent a spike in drivers getting behind the wheel when they’re drug- or alcohol-affected and... 1 hour ago
News Mildura gets set to shine THOUSANDS of powersport enthusiasts will converge on the Mildura CBD today to take in the thrilling sights and sounds of high-octane engines. Mildura’s bumper Easter weekend of events and activities will be ignited by the annual Show ‘n Shine, where... 14 hours ago
News Blue-green algae alert MULTIPLE sites within the Menindee lakes’ system and the Lower Darling River are now at a red alert level for blue-green algae. WaterNSW has declared red alerts due to new blue-green algae blooms in Tandure Lake, Lake Wetherell, Pamamaroo outlet... 15 hours ago
News Recognising International Women’s Day WITH more than 500 years of collective wisdom between them, six inspirational women from Chaffey Aged Care have called for a more inclusive world this International Women’s Day. Mallee Family Care partnered with Chaffey Aged Care to recognise IWD... 08 Mar 2024
News VIDEO: Shed damaged in Red Cliffs fire A GRASS fire which damaged a shed in Red Cliffs Wednesday night was believed to have been started by a cigarette butt thrown out the window of a moving car. Four CFA units and 20 fire fighters attended a property on the Caulder Highway between Snowy... 29 Feb 2024
News VIDEO: Bowie the cat gets a rock star welcome home VIDEO: The reunion of two Gol Gol sisters with the pet cat they thought they had lost forever was captured by their mum on video, and it’s a magical moment. 10 Feb 2024
Business Cann chief quits as sales secured CANN Group chief executive officer Peter Koetsier has tendered his resignation as the medicinal cannabis production company forges ahead with plans to reduce its debts. After serving 14 months in the role, Mr Koetsier cited family reasons for... 25 Mar 2024
Police & Courts Drug syndicate members jailed KEY members of a Melbourne-based syndicate that trafficked drugs into Mildura have been jailed. The County Court of Victoria heard the syndicate moved a significant amount of drugs consistently to the Mildura, Swan Hill and Kerang areas... 26 Mar 2024
News Village a symbol of brother’s spirit A REVOLUNTIONARY special needs residential village planned for Merbein has officially been named, honouring a Chaffey Aged Care resident who recently lost his battle with multiple sclerosis. The Roger Higginbotham Hub was unveiled as the name of the... 23 Mar 2024
Property News Residential land plan for Irymple A DEVELOPMENT plan is being prepared for low-density residential land in Irymple to ensure that the area develops in a coordinated way. The plan will be a blueprint to guide the design of future subdivision, ensuring that subdivision makes provision... 27 Mar 2024
Property News OTR Buronga servo appeal rejected A NSW Land and Environment Court has dismissed an appeal by developers who wanted to construct an OTR service station in Buronga. Developers wanted to build the proposed highway service centre on the Silver... 16 hours ago
Property News Land tax a blow for home market THE State Government has been accused of “punching” investors out of the residential property market across regional Victoria as a tighter land tax bites hard. While the commercial and blue-chip... 28 Mar 2024
Education Cross Country fun at Nichols Point AROUND 380 students put their best foot forward as Nichols Point Primary School held its annual Cross Country run on Tuesday. House Barton were the eventual winners on the day, with individual placegetters going on to the Division Cross Country event... 28 Mar 2024
Community Legacy of giving THROUGHOUT his life, William Walker was committed to supporting others, and now, thanks to a donation made on behalf of his estate, his legacy will endure for generations to come. Sunraysia Cancer Resources was an unexpected, shared... 28 Mar 2024
Motorsport Final fling for ‘things with wings’ MILDURA’S Timmis Speedway on Good Friday will not only crown the latest All Stars 360 Sprint Cars series champion, but the final one. The ever popular series will take the chequered flag for the final time this... 45 minutes ago
Cricket Keogh’s key role in miracle comeback FROM facing potential relegation to having a premiership medallion draped around him, Mildura Settlers export Seamus Keogh experienced all the emotions with Port Adelaide this season. The Magpies concluded an unlikely fairytale finish at the weekend... 1 hour ago
Sport Heartbreak for eightball team A SUNRAYSIA Eightball representative side made a major positive impression on the competition at South Australian Women’s Eight Ball Association State Carnival. The March long weekend competition saw one of two Sunraysia teams progress through to... 14 hours ago