Tuesday, February 25, 2020

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‘A touch emotional’: Flows to reach Menindee

A GLIMMER of hope has been offered to Menindee’s dire water crisis, as substantial flows are expected to reach the town for the first time in three years.

6 hours ago
Education

Flipping good fun at Red Cliffs Primary School

RED CLIFFS Primary School’s Grade 3 and 4 students celebrated their annual Pancake Day early on Monday with the help of teachers and principal Rod Beer.

6 hours ago
News

Vision Australia clients adapting to new model

VISION Australia clients are adapting positively to a new delivery service model adopted by the organisation this year.

6 hours ago
Police & Courts

Mildura neighbours involved in another online dispute

THE Mildura neighbours at the centre of a racist video which made international headlines in December have been involved in another online dispute.

6 hours ago
Farming

Opportunity to fix worker housing missed, says ATGA

THE Australian Table Grape Association says a “golden opportunity” to fix a shortage in Sunraysia’s seasonal worker accommodation with the stroke of a pen has again been missed with this year’s harvest imminent.

6 hours ago
Politics

Mildura advocacy credited as Victoria adopts refund scheme

MEMBER for Mildura Ali Cupper has credited the advocacy of community members as a contributor to the State Government’s announcement that Victoria will introduce a container deposit scheme.

18 hours ago
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Hay donation lifts spirits in Pooncarie and Menindee

AN epic act of generosity lifted the spirits of drought-stricken farmers in far-west NSW at the weekend.

16 hours ago
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Get ready for a fourth bin, Victorian Government says

VICTORIAN households are set to get a fourth kerbside bin under a plan announced by the State Government.

17 hours ago
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13 Feb 2020
Politics

Mildura Council to consider climate emergency declaration

MILDURA Council will consider declaring a climate change emergency at Wednesday’s meeting.

21 hours ago
Arts & Entertainment

Adam Thompson aims to have Mildura in rhapsody

CHOCOLATE Starfish frontman Adam Thompson’s Bohemian Rhapsody tour is coming to Mildura next month, but tickets to the March 13 show are almost sold out.

24 Feb 2020
Arts & Entertainment

Looking to the future at the Lake Cullulleraine

LAKE Cullulleraine’s Tranquil Waters Caravan Park will play host to two events in the coming weeks aimed at exploring the Aussie men and women of tomorrow.

24 Feb 2020
News

Hindus approach world’s environment through inner thoughts

SUNRAYSIA’S Hindu community gathered yesterday for a talk on ecology and discuss how humans could handle the challenges of man-made climate change.

24 Feb 2020
Farming

Nothing to fear in backpacker visa change, says Webster

MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster is confident recent changes to backpacker visa conditions – which allow them to work in bushfire-affected zones – will not threaten labour in local workforce.

24 Feb 2020
News

Big roll-up for Sunraysia bowlers’ bushfire fundraiser

MORE than 100 eager bowlers attended the Mildura Working Man’s Bowling Club on Sunday to raise money for Victorian bushfire victims.

23 Feb 2020
Police & Courts

Knife threat to sister in front of kids, Mildura court told

A MAN who in front of two “petrified” children allegedly threatened to cut his sister’s head off while holding a knife has been refused bail before Mildura Magistrates’ Court.

24 Feb 2020
Farming

Lift biosecurity backing, say Sunraysia citrus growers

SUNRAYSIA citrus growers are urging the Federal Government to increase investment in border security after fruit carrying a killer citrus disease entered Australia.

23 Feb 2020