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Phil Kettle

A soldier’s tour of duty

By Phil Kettle FROM 1965 to 1972, all Australian 20-year-old men were required to register for national service. Names of potential conscripts were selected by a birthday ballot, where numbered wooden marbles were drawn by lottery from a barrel...

28 Apr 2025

Sport

Creating a pathway for others to follow

COURTNEY Wakefield has and still is setting an example of what can be achieved through persistence and team work. She is a mother, a wife, champion sports person and most of all a humble, gracious human who is admired and loved by all...

20 Apr 2025

Community

Raising the voices of young people

OUR community, like all other communities, have to deal with the social problems that our young face daily. Whilst it is easy to turn away, find someone to blame, or just put it down to being young, there are those that decide to do...

14 Apr 2025

News

Shining a light on the future

LEADING the way and setting an example for the youth of Mildura is Paris Ribarits, currently the region’s inaugural youth mayor. Ms Ribarits, 24, became involved with the Mildura Rural City Council’s Youth Council in late 2023 knowing...

06 Apr 2025

Community

A man with a difference who is making a difference

THERE are those who are deservedly recognised for their contribution to the community, and then there are those who contribute in a way that seems to go unnoticed. Whilst Brody Flowers is a person that is easily noticed, a lot of his...

30 Mar 2025

Lifestyle

A man of the people, for the people

DANNY Harris a person who can best be described as a quintessential Australian. He’s a person that has spent his working life making sure that his fellow workers are being represented in a fair and equitable manner. A retired union...

20 Mar 2025

News

The long ride to the top

WHEN you’re able to turn your childhood passion into a career, then it’s hard to imagine that life could be much better. For Paige Jardine her passion as a child was and still is horses, horse riding and pony club, something that...

09 Mar 2025

News

Living life to its fullest

Having the talent, the fortitude, a desire to succeed, along with the will, strength and commitment to work toward your goals, are the ingredients for success.

22 Feb 2025

Community

Community effort is all about the heart

There wouldn’t be many of us that don’t know someone that hasn’t had heart issues or sadly may have had reasons to seek assistance with their own heart concerns. By Phil KettleWOULD you know what to do if someone you know or indeed if you...

16 Feb 2025

Community

Caring for all creatures, great and small

TAKING a pet to the vet, can sometimes be harder for the human, than it is for the animal. For many pet owners, their pets become such an integral part of their lives that most of the decisions they make revolve around what they can do...

09 Feb 2025

News

How Bill Sauer helped make Sunraysia great

The life and times of one of Mildura’s most recognisable faces, and voices. By Phil KettleREVERED educator and sporting commentator Bill Sauer may have left the Sunraysia district, but will not likely be ever forgotten by his legions of Mildur...

26 Jan 2025

Community

Driving change after surviving violence

ON January 26 in 2023, Conor Pall’s mother accepted on behalf of her son the Mildura Young Citizen of the Year Award. The award highlights the importance of young people leading local, grassroots initiatives to push for change. Mr Pall...

19 Jan 2025