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Karli Farrell

Students learn resilience from a clanging crocodile

ZI, the instrument-wielding crocodile in local author Courtney Lawrence’s book Not Even a SNAP! gave Mildura’s Trinity Lutheran College students a lesson on resilience during Book Week on Tuesday. In the book, the musically challenged crocodile...

12 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

Petal power at Spring Flower Show

SPRING has almost sprung, and Irymple resident Paulette Giles’ flowers are ready to be picked and put on display for the Sunraysia Garden Clubs’ annual Spring Flower and Floral Design Show at the Masonic Hall on August 30 and 31. The show has been in...

12 hours ago

Health

New clinic helps with autism support

PARENTS in Sunraysia can struggle to find the right pathways for early autism diagnosis, and when they do, wait lists for pediatricians and other support services can be overwhelming, lengthy, and pricey. As a way of addressing that lack of access...

12 hours ago

Education

Characters come to life

MILDURA West Primary School students were strangely absent for Book Week celebrations on Friday. Instead, Wednesday Addams, Willy Wonka, Things One and Two, plus a myriad of princesses, superheroes, animals, and fairies, read their poems and memoirs...

12 hours ago

News

Vintage Australiana on display

PEOPLE of Sunraysia - go grab your keys, get your old cars from the garage, and take them to 436 Wilga Road in Red Cliffs on Sunday for the Tractor Restoration and Appreciation Club of Sunraysia’s Made in Australia display. If that’s not possible...

22 Aug 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Raise Your Glass! Hot Pink to rock the region

TRIBUTE artist Anthea Taylor said Mildura Arts Centre can’t facilitate Pink’s trapeze gear, but she will make up for it in dance moves. Hot Pink! The Australian Pink Tribute Show is coming to Sunraysia on September 13, sans acrobatics and Carey Hart...

21 Aug 2025

News

MP says to apply for power cash back

WITH the increase in electricity bills over winter, eligible users could take advantage of the latest round of the State Government’s Power Saving Bonus Program. To apply, you’ll need a recent electricity bill and at least one of the following...

20 Aug 2025

News

No call on cuts to pest and weed staff

Karli FarrellA VICTORIAN Government spokesperson has rejected claims by the National Party and Victorian Farmers Federation about the shutdown of a key Agriculture Victoria department. The spokesperson said “no decisions have been made” in regard to...

19 Aug 2025

Community

Festival keeps traditions alive

THE local Punjabi community knows how to throw a rocking great party!That was clear as the region’s community came together to celebrate the 10th iteration of the local Teeyan Mildure Deeyan festival at Trinity Lutheran College on Sunday, with...

19 Aug 2025

Business

Pilates helps reform local economy

MILDURA is transforming from the wild west into a wellness hub, according to local real estate agents and new business owners. And pilates seems to be the new strength-based training people are aiming for, with more seven businesses opening up in...

19 Aug 2025

Farming and Environment

Farmers call for updated water rules

WATER rules from 1912 need to change after the State Government released a report into stock and domestic water use, according to the New South Wales Farmers Association. The industry group aims to advocate for issues relating to animal welfare...

19 Aug 2025

Health

Let’s talk about sex at the Powerhouse

DON’T know where to go to get a pap smear? Or need some help with contraception?Well, the team at Sunraysia Community Health Services are aiming to help with that through an upcoming Let’s Talk About It Sexual Health and Wellbeing Expo. Set for...

17 Aug 2025