Wednesday, October 23, 2019

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Health

Murray River kayak journey starts talk about depression

WHEN Marc Nieuwenhuys’ seven-year battle with depression hit rock bottom earlier this year, he started desperately searching for something to “help him break free”.

1 hour ago
News

Wentworth councillors back commercial rezoning push

WENTWORTH councillors have endorsed a planning proposal to rezone 51 allotments in the town’s commercial precinct. The proposal, prepared by the council’s planning division, was put forward to councillors last week in a bid to facilitate future...

7 hours ago
Farming

Review should drive Murray-Darling Basin Plan changes - councils

THE Murray River Group of Councils is calling on Federal Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud and the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) to hear the messages.

7 hours ago
Farming

Let it Pour raises a glass for drought communities

DROUGHT-stricken communities will be at the centre of a relief campaign across Sunraysia pubs and hotels this weekend.

17 hours ago
Education

Polynesian culture hits Mildura Senior College stage

STUDENTS at Mildura Senior College celebrated all things Polynesian culture on Wednesday night.

7 hours ago
News

Workmates behind cancer fundraising campaign

WHEN Des Hunt found a small lump in his mouth earlier this year, never in his wildest dreams did he consider it could be cancer.

7 hours ago
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Politics

Rural producers should get into policy conversation, says writer

FARMERS, businesses and people living in rural communities will be urged to engage more openly with city folk and policy makers during a public event in Birchip next week.

17 hours ago
Education

NSW education interim report calls for focus on in-depth basics

NSW state schools could undergo a curriculum shake-up that would reduce the number of subjects studied and emphasise “real world” skills if the findings of a review are accepted.

7 hours ago
Education

Italian style at The Lake Primary School

THE Lake Primary School invites the Sunraysia community to attend its inaugural Italian-style fete this Sunday.

7 hours ago
Police & Courts

Crime spree sentence delayed

SENTENCING of a woman who went on a two-day drug-fuelled crime spree while pregnant, threatening victims with a knife, has been deferred for six months.

7 hours ago
News

Dry sky makes for a rainless October, worst since 2006

MILDURA is facing its driest October in more than a decade.

17 hours ago
News

Ruby captain Leon Wagner’s long voyage honoured

HUNDREDS of tributes are flowing for former PS Ruby captain and family man Leon Wagner, who died last week.

17 hours ago
News

Comedy show a hit with the kids at Langtree Mall

FUN, laughter and spontaneity were all aspects entertainer Nic Dacomb hoped children took away from his performances in Mildura on Monday.

22 Oct 2019
Arts & Entertainment

Visiting artist making her mark with Mildura mural

ABBEY Rich has only been in Sunraysia for just over a week and has already made her mark.

22 Oct 2019
Education

Mildura South students join online orchestra

ABOUT 30 students from Mildura South Primary School will appear in Australia’s biggest online orchestra on Tuesday.

22 Oct 2019
News

Community groups in focus for market day

PEOPLE looking to join a community group or wanting to start their Christmas shopping early can tick both things off the list at the annual MADEC Community Group Market Day on Saturday.

22 Oct 2019
Farming

Mildura Council to decide on drought reserve

A DROUGHT reserve, designed to hold funding for community projects, could be established if given the green light at Wednesday’s Mildura Council meeting.

22 Oct 2019