News

Celebrating sweet success of new grape variety

WHEN an “old gordo patch” started looking “well past its use-by date”, Merbein growers Stephen and Malcom Bennett decided to plant a new business venture in its place.

20 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

New book details history of the Mallee

AFTER six years and a team of researchers, a book on the history of the Mallee will be launched in Mildura on Saturday.

10 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

Mildura Riverfront Gallery launches summer exhibition

THE Mildura Riverfront Gallery has launched its summer exhibition, comprising works from over 50 local artists.

10 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

Award for 30 years of ‘selfless’ service to the arts

DAVID Searle took home Mildura Council’s 2019 Elliot Award on Tuesday, labelling the recognition “humbling”.

20 hours ago

News

Kids finding books all over Mildura

FIND a book, enjoy it, rehide it and post a picture on social media to share the fun.

10 hours ago

Police & Courts

Man unfit to stand trial on Gol Gol murder charges

A MAN who was diagnosed with signs of an evolving mental illness seven years before allegedly stabbing his father to death at Gol Gol last year has been found unfit to stand trial on a charge of murder.

10 hours ago

Blue-green algae warning extended to Merbein, Wentworth

A HIGH alert warning for blue-green algae now covers a stretch of the Murray River from Red Cliffs to Wentworth.

2 hours ago

Police & Courts

Man ordered to not come within 200km of Mildura

A MILDURA man allegedly broke into his ex-partner’s house armed with a baseball bat, before assaulting her in front of the pair’s child.

10 hours ago

Business

Discount store Harris Scarfe enters voluntary administration

ANOTHER Mildura retail outlet faces an unclear future after discount department store chain Harris Scarfe entered receivership on Wednesday.

20 hours ago

Exclusive

Anti-corruption unit raids MDAS offices in Mildura

THE Mildura offices of Mallee District Aboriginal Services have been raided by officers from Victoria’s anti-corruption unit.

22 hours ago

News

Neds Corner man to receive bravery award

A MAN who went to the rescue of two people who were being attacked by a woman wielding a knife and metal pole west of Mildura will be among seven people to receive bravery awards on Wednesday.

11 Dec 2019

Politics

Citrus chair calls for state of emergency on basin plan

The Murray Darling Basin Plan needs to be immediately reviewed as a State of Emergency, according to Sunraysia Citrus Growers chairman Kevin Cock.

11 Dec 2019

Education

St Paul’s Primary School Christmas show celebrates diversity

ST Paul’s Primary School put a twist on its annual Christmas concert, which was held on Tuesday night.

11 Dec 2019

News

Convention a chance for Rory to showcase invention

RORY Morgan has the opportunity to flex his innovative muscles next month.

10 Dec 2019

Politics

Nationals to push minister on water laws

FEDERAL Water Minister David Littleproud has left the door open to support a Nationals backbench push to dramatically shake up water rules to help farmers in drought.

11 Dec 2019