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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

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Arts & Entertainment

Step up to The Beat

MORE than 350 students from 14 schools have been practicing and rehearsing for variety show The Beat 2025. The showcase puts regional students, and public school performing arts programs on the main stage to encourage young people to get involved...

17 hours ago
Farming and Environment

What farmers are concerned about

THE Victorian Farmers Federation released the results of the latest farmers’ survey on Monday with 92 per cent of respondents saying they believe the Victorian Government does not listen to the concerns of their community. The information...

17 hours ago
News

Period product vending machines en route

MILDURA will get eight sanitary product vending machines as part of a Victorian State Government initiative to bring free pads and tampons to those in need. However, the speed of the project to make the machines available outside of Melbourne has...

17 hours ago
Education

Time to dig in at Mildura West

ANCIENT relics such as floppy discs, a glass bottle, a computer mouse from the 90s, and some pennies were found in the first phase of Mildura West Primary School’s annual archeological dig on Monday. The dig is part of the school’s International...

17 hours ago
News

Power bonuses now available

VICTORIANS struggling with their energy bills may be eligible for a new Power Saving Bonus to ease their cost-of-living burdens. The $100 bonus is in addition to the $150 Energy Bill Relief Fund from the Commonwealth Government automatically going...

17 hours ago
News

A journey for a better life

NONE of us have a choice as to who our parents are going to be or what country we might just happen to be born in. For Soraya Davids, who was born in the 1950s, her place of birth, and where her formative years were spent, was in...

17 hours ago
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Community

Adventure begins for rally riders

THE 2025 Prostate Cancer Grapes to Art Deco Rally has taken off from Mildura with the aim of raising awareness and funds for cancer research. The ralliers began their official first day at Jaycee Park on Monday morning after the previous day’s...

17 hours ago
News

Support session for Census planning

THE Robinvale Euston Workforce Network will be hosting a community session in early September to help residents ahead of next year’s census. The session outline strategies to reach undercounted groups including seasonal workers, culturally and...

17 hours ago
Football

Johnson contract terminated

THE Red Cliffs Football Netball Club have terminated the contract of a player, effective immediately, following allegations of assault. In a statement released earlier this week a spokesperson stated the club had been made aware of the allegations...

17 hours ago
News

Emergency Services ‘impost’ being felt

RATE notices for the 2025-2026 financial year received by residents this week included the Victorian Government’s new Emergency Services and Volunteers fund, replacing the Fire Services Property Levy. Mildura Rural City Council Mayor Helen Healy said...

17 hours ago
Police & Courts

Police officer summoned

A NEW South Wales police officer alleged to have breached a court order while off-duty has been issued with a summons to the Mildura Magistrates Court. The 26-year-old constable is alleged to have breached a family violence intervention order on...

25 Aug 2025
Combat Sports

Mildura taps out competition

MILDURA’S Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community has cause for mass celebration after last weekend’s enormous medal haul from the AFBJJ Australian Jiu Jitsu Championships that took place at Melbourne Sports Centre in Albert Park. The Mildura Brazilian...

25 Aug 2025
Community

Toy-riffic birthday milestone

A SPECIAL birthday celebration will be held next weekend to celebrate 45 years of the Sunraysia Toy Library. Beginning as the Toy Box in January 1980, the two campuses in Mildura and Red Cliffs have been operating for 45 years, coming under the same...

25 Aug 2025
Arts & Entertainment

The Setts set for a roarsome party

SIX baby dinosaurs are en route to Sunraysia for a Jurassic-style kiddy rave at the Setts in Mildura on October 3. The family-friendly Dino Maniacs performance features life-like animatronic dinosaurs, original songs, and plenty of opportunities for...

25 Aug 2025
News

New doco shining a light on youth crime intervention

MALLEE Accommodation and Support Program will host a free community screening of a new documentary at the end of August at the Powerhouse, highlighting practical intervention strategies for youth crime. The Blueprint is produced by Melbourne based...

25 Aug 2025
News

Saints confirm grand final game

BAMBILL women’s side have booked their ticket to next weekend’s MFNL big dance after a 6.6 (42) to 3.2 (20) victory over Cardross. The Saints oozed class and discipline among enemy lines on Saturday at the Lions home ground. A well rounded Bambill...

24 Aug 2025
News

Dees decimate Lions to make grand final

PRELIMINARY final domination was executed to a tee by Nangiloc netball team after a 35 point victory against Cardross who were eliminated in front of their home faithful. The final scoreline was 68-33 as the Demons performed in full flow to book...

24 Aug 2025