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Denika Anderson

Journalist at Sunraysia Daily

Tree-mendous turnout for planting day

AN idea born during COVID has branched into an initiative with more than 75 volunteers, including residents from Jacaranda Village, coming together to plant more than 50 native trees along the Red Cliffs Centenary Walk. “The concept first came about...

12 Aug 2025

News

Hot Wheelies court in session

A SIX-week all abilities wheelchair basketball program was launched on Sunday in a region-first. The first session served as an introduction to the fundamentals of the sport, mixing skill development and match play, with participants of all ages...

12 Aug 2025

News

New homes help fill diverse housing demand

MORE modern, safe and accessible purpose-built homes plus supports are being constructed in Mildura in response to the demand for more diverse housing for people with disability. Disability provider Aruma has partnered with Property Trends and...

10 Aug 2025

Community

MASP delivers housing hope

FOUR new social housing units across two locations near Mildura’s CBD have been completed by the Mallee Accommodation & Support Program, or MASP, in partnership with Homes Victoria. MASP chief executive officer Charmaine Calis said the new...

10 Aug 2025

Health

Base surge puts on pressure

WITH the colder months bringing an increase in colds, the flu and other respiratory illnesses, the Mildura Base Public Hospital leadership have encouraged patients with non-life-threatening injuries to consider alternative...

09 Aug 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Wentworth signed up for village look

THE Village of Wentworth has been newly crowned with the unveiling of a repurposed entrance signage incorporating works from a local artist. Marg Whyte’s original paintings and illustrations of familiar landscapes complete with an emu wearing an...

09 Aug 2025

News

Guilty plea for assault and bail breach

A MILDURA man accused of being involved in a fight during which a man was stabbed and left with life-threatening injuries, as well as further offending and breaching bail conditions has pleaded guilty. The Mildura Magistrates Court heard of an...

08 Aug 2025

Community

RSL reaches new milestone

THE Red Cliffs Irymple RSL sub-branch will celebrate 100 years this weekend with a special centenary itinerary. The event will include the unveiling of a commemorative plaque engraved with the Ode of Remembrance, and a mosaic of...

08 Aug 2025

Education

Chalk the write stuff up to experience

THREE teachers at Mildura Senior College have been recognised for reaching a milestone 35 years of service to public education. English teachers Anne Symes and Joanna Panagiotaros, as well as P.E. and health teacher Tania Edgar are now among the...

08 Aug 2025

Community

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Find out what’s on in and around Sunraysia.

07 Aug 2025

News

Home hospital services set for trial

A NEW partnership agreement has been announced between not-for-profit health and aged care services provider St Vincent’s and private health insurer the Australian Regional Health Group. ARHG represents three not-for-profit private health insurance...

07 Aug 2025

News

Wildlife road strike inquiry hearing to be held

THE Legislative Council Economy and Infrastructure committee will hold a hearing as part of its inquiry into wildlife road strike to be broadcasted live this week. Earlier this year, public submissions were opened as part of the inquiry, which has...

06 Aug 2025