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... 14 hours ago
Community Cultures unite in harmony A COMMUNITY dinner held as the culmination of Harmony Week saw residents from many nationalities and backgrounds unite during the riverfront celebration last Friday. Mildura Council marked Harmony Week with two events which aimed to celebrate and... 22 hours ago
News River rescue bravery award A MAN has been commended in the latest instalment of Australian Bravery Decorations for brave conduct for pulling another man from the Murray River near Mildura almost 10 years ago. Denis Byrne was with... 27 Mar 2024
News Council backing for cancer hub housing AN accommodation facility to support patients undergoing treatment for cancer in Mildura has won the backing of Wentworth Shire Council. The council unanimously agreed to donate $50,000 towards the Mildura Health Foundation project that aims to... 24 Mar 2024
News Stage set for Robinvale’s Centenary Park Nature and Adventure Play Precinct project ROBINVALE’S “amazing” Centenary Park Nature and Adventure Play Precinct project could be constructed in a single stage - should an application for federal funding be approved. Swan Hill councillors this week formally endorsed the project with... 24 Mar 2024
Police & Courts Drug accused refused bail A MAN accused of trafficking a commercial quantity of methamphetamine after he was intercepted by police in Mildura has been refused bail for a second time. Police allege that more than 400g of methamphetamine was located in a Mildura motel room... 23 Mar 2024
Police & Courts Drugs link as crime hits 10-year high MILDURA police say a surge in the number of thefts last year has “absolutely” coincided with a continued rise in drug offending. Since 2020, when the number of drug offences reached its peak at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, theft offences fell... 23 Mar 2024
Travel RACV praise for Mildura road trips MILDURA has been named as one of the Victoria’s most underrated travel destinations. The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria said Mildura offered an outback road trip without leaving the state.“You might know... 21 Mar 2024
Police & Courts Teen driver sentenced after fatal crash A TEENAGE driver who fled the scene of an accident which claimed the lives of two 15-year-old boys at Mourquong two years ago could be released from custody as early as January next year. The District Court of NSW heard Mark Marshall, who was 18... 21 Mar 2024
News Sister city visit of ‘profound significance’ MEMBER for Mildura Jade Benham and Swan Hill Mayor Stuart King will travel to Villers-Bretonneux next month to mark the 40th anniversary of the sister city relationship with Robinvale. Highlighting the “profound significance” of the long-standing... 20 Mar 2024
News Targeted funding key to early years vision MALLEE Family Care has welcomed the Federal Government’s draft Early Years Strategy 2024-2034, which will shape efforts to improve outcomes for young children. In a detailed response to government, MFC highlighted the importance of place-based... 19 Mar 2024
News Youth housing on priority list AN organisation that aims to support teenagers and young adults to get their lives back on track wants the Federal Government to fund a 40-unit youth accommodation hub in Mildura. The Foyer Foundation said that 10 new accommodation sites across... 19 Mar 2024