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Allan Murphy

Allan is a senior journalist at Sunraysia Daily. Email [email protected] to get in touch.

Crackdown swings at illegal wood choppers

TREES have been illegally cut down and timber removed from parks and reserves between Mildura and Swan Hill, according to Parks Victoria. A Parks Victoria spokesperson said some offenders have been entering public land at night and removing vehicle...

4 hours ago

News

Mallee would lose $15m a fortnight in JobKeeper cut - Labor

MORE than $15 million will be ripped out of the local economy every fortnight if the Federal Government goes ahead with its cuts to JobKeeper payments at the end of September, according to Labor senator Raff Ciccone. Senator Ciccone said new data had...

21 Sep 2020

Community

Mildura is drooling over dog park plans, says Mark Eckel

DOG lovers are thrilled with plans for an overhaul of Mildura’s off-leash dog park, according to councillor and fellow dog owner Mark Eckel. Cr Eckel said the response to Mildura Council’s plans to upgrade the facility had been “quite...

21 Sep 2020

Health

Service backs up Mildura needs

THE Mildura region will be supported by a satellite HeadtoHelp mental health clinic to further support residents during the COVID-19 restrictions. Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster said the enhanced mental health service, delivered by Murray Primary...

20 Sep 2020

Community

Mildura Council welcomes nine new citizens

NINE Sunraysia residents from six different countries became Australian citizens on Thursday, joining thousands of people across the country in marking Australian Citizenship Day 2020. Citizenship Day falls on September 17, marking the anniversary of...

20 Sep 2020

Health

Mildura hospital cancer and cardiac services up for talks

VICTORIAN Premier Daniel Andrews says he will work with the new Mildura Base Public Hospital to improve cardiac and cancer services in the region. Mr Andrews acknowledged in State Parliament this week that the government could do more...

19 Sep 2020

Community

Sunraysia snakes are on the move

NORTH-west Victoria residents have been urged to be on the lookout for snakes as warm weather arrives. Snakes are beginning to emerge from winter hibernation to bask in the sun and search for food and...

19 Sep 2020

News

Drenching headed our way

NORTH-west Victoria remains on track for a drenching late Saturday with as much as 40mm of rain expected in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology says potentially severe thunderstorms could bring heavy rainfall and large hail in the...

18 Sep 2020

Health

State border closures hit mental health, Senate inquiry told

PEOPLE in cross-border regions such as the neighbouring Mildura and Wentworth municipalities are more likely to experience heightened levels of anxiety than other rural and...

18 Sep 2020

Politics

Wentworth Shire Mayor Melisa Hederics stays another term

WENTWORTH Shire Mayor Melisa Hederics says “unfinished business” is the motivation behind seeking a further term as the shire’s leader. Cr Hederics was returned to the role at council’s mayoral elections on Wednesday and she and...

17 Sep 2020

News

Mallee faces rain, hail and storms on Saturday

MALLEE residents have been warned to prepare for potentially severe thunderstorms on Saturday. The Bureau of Meteorology said the region could experience heavy rain, damaging winds and large hail as three weather systems combine to...

17 Sep 2020

Your 100 Years

Search for lost boys at Hattah Lakes

FIVE boys, who left yesterday with a party on a bird-spotting expedition, are lost in the Hattah Lakes area. The boys, whose ages range from 12 to 16 years, are all members of the Merbein Higher Elementary...

16 Sep 2020