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Denika Anderson

Journalist at Sunraysia Daily

Guilty plea from DV offender

A MAN accused of threatening to kill his partner and children if he couldn’t find his phone while drug-affected has pleaded guilty. The Mildura Magistrates’ court heard this week of multiple separate instances of the man being aggressive and...

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News

RizeUp run pauses in city

ATHLETE Fran Hurndall will be passing through Mildura tomorrow on her 3800km journey across the country to raise $1m for domestic and family violence survivors. Hurndall began the run in Perth on May 1, marking Domestic Violence Prevention Month...

17 Jun 2025

Business

Toyworld set to return

THE largest network of independent toy stores in Australia will be returning to Mildura after almost a decade. Expressions of interest for retailers regarding a Toyworld location in Mildura opened last month, advertising plans to bring a store into...

17 Jun 2025

Police & Courts

Jail for young thief after guilty plea

A MAN accused of breaking into motel rooms to steal a television and credit cards which were used to purchase gold jewellery and cologne has pleaded guilty. The Mildura Magistrates Court was told at a part-heard bail application last week that...

17 Jun 2025

Police & Courts

Call on youth jail for repeat IVO breacher paused

A MAN remanded in custody for allegedly breaching a full no-contact family violence order will have to wait for an assessment to determine suitability for youth detention. The order was imposed on the 19-year-old, who cannot be named to protect the...

15 Jun 2025

News

Holding space for women to flourish

TICKETS are selling fast for an event dedicated to empowering women in different areas including careers, personal growth, and self-discovery set to be held next week. Flourish Forum hosted by Connect Family Law, will feature a variety of workshops...

15 Jun 2025

News

Tradie set for super summer

A LOCAL tradie is inline for a great summer on the water after he picked up a boat as part of a giveaway celebrating of a hardware chain’s Mildura store. Brett Harvey from Brett Harvey Plastering won the Quintrex F420 Explorer Trophy with...

15 Jun 2025

News

Annecto announce community service closure

AGED care and disability support provider Annecto will be ceasing community services next month after more than 70 years of operation. The decision has followed consultation with stakeholders about service model shifts and financial challenges...

14 Jun 2025

Police & Courts

Homeless man remanded

A YOUNG homeless man alleged to have smashed shop front windows, and sexually assaulted a stranger while she was doing her gardening will stay in custody after being refused bail. The Mildura Magistrates Court heard this week of multiple offences...

14 Jun 2025

Education

Grandparents gather for special day

PREP students at Mildura West Primary School were joined by their grandparents on Friday for a morning of fun and learning together. The students were encouraged to dress up in bright colours, and performed a song and dance at a whole school...

14 Jun 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Australian Idol set for charity concert

THE winner of Australian Idol 2024 will be in Mildura next month for a special one-off concert to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer. Dylan Wright, a performer with a signature style of country and pop, will be bringing his original music...

14 Jun 2025

Community

Earth moved at lake’s working bee

ONE of the final steps in a construction journey that began almost a decade ago at Ouyen Lake was completed at the end of May. An average of 20 people per day donated their time for a 10-day working bee which involved carting gravel...

14 Jun 2025