Community Hard working community leaders thanked THE hard work of five Wentworth Shire community leaders has been recognised. They were referenced in NSW Government Hansard, featuring in one of Member for Murray Helen Dalton’s community recognition... 16 hours ago
Anzac Day Big turnout for Merbein service MORE than 350 people paid their respects at Merbein’s Anzac Day parade and ceremony yesterday. There were more marchers than onlookers, as crowds made their way from the Merbein RSL to the band rotunda in Kenny Park for official proceedings. Merbein... 26 Apr 2024
Anzac Day Thousands turn out for Anzac Day in Mildura THEY stood in the darkness. Thousands of them, side by side in a show of union and solidarity. This time, however, there was not the sound of gunfire or bullets whistling past them, nor did they need to... 26 Apr 2024
Anzac Day Veteran Josh Fraser remembers tradition FOR Mildura veteran Josh Fraser, the importance of Anzac Day is reflected in the excitement his five-year-old son Jax gets from marching alongside his dad every year.“The whole week he will ask, ‘Are we... 26 Apr 2024
Community Sharing stories of Indigenous servicemen and women TWO Coomealla High School students reminded the crowd at Wentworth’s Anzac Day 11am service of the forgotten stories of Indigenous servicemen and women. School captains Caitlin Trewin and Jacob... 26 Apr 2024
Anzac Day Irymple Anzac Day Service WITH a march led by the members of the 623 Squadron Air Force Cadets, hundreds of people from Irymple gathered at Henshilwood Reserve on Thursday morning to remember those who served and died for... 26 Apr 2024
News Sunraysia sporting hero Hogarth honoured at game THE wife of a Sunraysia sporting hero fighting for his life expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of love for her husband after he was honoured at a Sunraysia Football Netball League game on Saturday. Mick “Hungry” Hogarth, one... 22 Apr 2024
News Mildura’s unclaimed $800k RESIDENTS in the Mildura council area are owed almost $1 million by the Victorian Government According to the State Revenue Office, there are more than 6000 entitlements outstanding at a total value of $832,125. The SRO holds records of money that... 24 Apr 2024
News St Joseph’s College graduate becomes state party leader MILDURA-RAISED politician Ellen Sandell had been named the new leader of the Victorian Greens. The Member for Melbourne, who has been in State Parliament since 2014, won a party room vote for the leadership on Tuesday. The former St Joseph’s College... 23 Apr 2024
News Local help for mental health and wellbeing on the way AT long last, a free, adult mental health service is on its way to Mildura. As part of the Victorian government’s mental health reform, the Mildura Mental Health and Wellbeing Local will offer free support to all adults in Mildura aged 26 and over... 22 Apr 2024
Community Centenary celebration: Dareton Coomealla’s 100 years THIS weekend marks the centenary of Dareton Coomealla with the celebration 100 years in the making. The towns will host hundreds of people over four days, with a variety of exhibits, displays, and events to be held. Chair of the Dareton Coomeall... 25 Apr 2024
News Ilknur’s close shave with cancer prompts fundraising IN FRONT of a large crowd of onlookers, locks of 55-year-old Ilknur Buchecker’s hair fell to the floor on Sunday, as she had her head shaved for prostate cancer awareness. Having lost her father and father-in-law to prostate cancer, she had set her... 24 Apr 2024
News Alecia and friends walking against Young Onset Parkinson’s ALECIA Brook is the youngest known person in Sunraysia diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Shortly after giving birth to her first child at the age of 29, she noticed a lack of function in her left hand. A few weeks later her thumb had developed... 22 Apr 2024
Community Food Next Door Co-Op needs your help ALTHOUGH they normally help others, the Food Next Door Co-Op is now reaching out to the Sunraysia community for support. Food Next Door is a multicultural organisation that aids local refugees with their long-term settlement, providing them with... 21 Apr 2024
Community Fun for seniors at University of the Third Age ISOLATED and under-stimulated members of the senior community are being urged to explore a range of offerings in U3A Sunraysia’s term two program. U3A, or University of the Third Age hosts a range of activities during the week that allow seniors to... 19 Apr 2024
News Mick centre stage for his ‘Big Dance’ EMOTIONS are set to run high on Saturday when a big crowd gathers at Brian Weightman Oval to celebrate the life of one of Sunraysia’s greatest all-round sporting talents. 19 Apr 2024
News Have your say on future direction of Mildura East COMMUNITY feedback will help shape the future direction of Mildura East, according to Mildura CouncilDevelopment of the Mildura East Growth Area (MEGA) Strategic Framework is entering its next stage, with council seeking feedback on both the... 18 Apr 2024
News Salvos reach out to help others THE Salvation Army in Sunraysia is urging the local community to get involved in this year’s Red Shield Appeal which will raise vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in the region. Across the country, the Salvos... 16 Apr 2024
Health Lifting lid on Parkinson’s mystery MEMBERS of the Mildura Parkinson’s Support Group spent a large portion of Thursday educating passers-by about the complex, misunderstood and sometimes misdiagnosed disease. Affecting more than 200,000 Australians, Parkinson’s disease has more than... 15 Apr 2024
News Purple bins rolled out THE rollout of purple-lidded glass bins has commenced in Mildura. About 2500 bins are being delivered each day from the 25,000 that will be delivered across the Mildura local government area. Mildura Council is expecting all bins to be delivered by... 14 Apr 2024
News Millewa alight with new trail idea MILLEWA business owners are encouraging Mildura council to come back to the table and discuss a way of keeping the Trail of Lights project at Cullulleraine. Initial plans for the Light/State project... 12 Apr 2024