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Phil Kettle

A practitioner of piano pedagogy

MEGAN Sullivan was born to be a teacher. Not just any teacher, but a teacher of music - specifically a teacher of piano. Born in the 1950s, Sullivan is known as Megs to the many hundreds of students that she has been instrumental in...

13 Aug 2025

Community

Never give up never say never

“NEVER give up, never say never” has been and will always be the way that Rosencita Dinawanao Rogers has lived and conducted her life. Ms Rogers (42), or Rose, as she is called by those that know and love her, is now happily living a great life in...

02 Aug 2025

Community

When the Middle East meets the West

THE list of reasons why we choose to live in Sunraysia are many and varied. Of course, on that long list is that we are a vibrant community that offers all those that live here a great lifestyle. With approximately 79 different nationalities...

27 Jul 2025

Community

A life by the water, on the water

THERE are very few people living in the Mildura region that could say they have a better knowledge of the Murray River and paddle boats than Lyn McKenzie has. Born at the Mildura Base Hospital in 1960, Lyn has spent most of her life living by the...

20 Jul 2025

Community

From response to recovery

WHEN mother nature decides to unleash her fury, leaving behind a trail of destruction in the wake of floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, or road incidents, the SES are soon there to do what they can, to make sure that community members are...

22 Jun 2025

Farming and Environment

Selfless caring for our wildlife

THERE are those who give far more than they ever receive, and they do what they do not for recognition or praise, but because they are passionate and care for the cause they are championing. Lisa Crowhurst who, along with her husband Shane and...

11 Jun 2025

News

Never too old to dance

WHEN the band starts to play, Josie Paiano, 87, stands and heads straight for the dance floor, her hips swaying, her toes tapping, smiling and laughing. Life for Ms Paiano can be best described as a continuous dance, a beautiful dance...

01 Jun 2025

Community

Once a teacher, always a teacher

ROBERT “Bob” Walton OAM, born on January 12, 1942 lived the first seven years of his life on his family farm, south of the Mallee town of Boinka, before moving to Mildura in 1949 with his family. Mr Walton, the third of five children...

25 May 2025

Community

Art with heart: How Bob Jankowski is making a difference

LOCAL creative Juliusz “Bob” Jankowski, is a great example of what a community minded citizen can be and do. From the moment he arrived in Mildura 14 years ago, Jankowski has become a very active community member, involved in a range of...

19 May 2025

News

A genuine all-rounder

Phil KettleAS Forrest Gump so eloquently said, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get.” And for Michael Thomson, Werrimull legend, that definitely has been the case. Born in the Melbourne suburb of Malvern in...

11 May 2025

News

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