News
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Mallee spared as state’s bushfire risk climbs
INCREASED bushfire risk is forecast across all of Victoria except for East Gippsland and the Mallee in autumn. The AFAC bushfire outlook for autumn 2026…
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Flood of emotions from farmers
THE widespread rainfall has made many farmers optimistic for improved soil conditions, says Rural Aid councillors. Last weekend’s weather event saw many farm areas drenched…
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Support for resilience
LOCAL Mildura leaders and not-for-profit organisations will have the chance to learn how a government grant program could help build drought resilience. The Community Impact…
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Vax rollout with measles on the rise
THE Mallee community is being urged to get on top of their measles vaccinations as the risk for the infectious disease increases. Thousands of free…
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Little leaders step up
MILDURA West Primary School recently held its annual leadership ceremony to welcome its latest cohort of captains and representatives. A total of 141 students have…
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Celebrating women’s contributions
THE diverse and far-reaching contributions of women across the region were celebrated at SuniTAFE Mildura’s inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast on Friday. SuniTAFE adopted the…
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Culture and colour at Holi Mela
CULTURES will colourfully combine at the Sunraysia Indian Association’s Festival of Colours Holi Mela 2026 at Nowingi Place from 11 am Sunday, 8 March. In…
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RAAF planes a sight to see
THERE’S a buzz in the air, and if you look skyward, you’ll see numerous Pilatus PC-21 aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force No.1 Flying…
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Citrus industry names emerging leader
A SUNRAYSIA citrus farmer has been recognised as an emerging leader helping drive the industry to future-focused farming. Tommy Braybrook received the 2026 Citrus Australia…
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Police warning for road users
SUNRAYSIA motorists have been urged to take extra caution behind the wheel this month, as March continues to be the most dangerous period on Victorian…
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Date declared for Farrer by-election
THE by-election for Farrer will be held on Saturday 9 May, following the recent resignation of Sussan Ley who had held the seat since 2001.…
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Council assets still drenched
THE Mildura Landfill and other Rural City Council assets are still closed after last weekend’s downpour brought destructive floods to the region. The weather event…













