A SUNRAYSIA woman, accused of stealing more than $1 million from Merbein Mushrooms, is trying to secure money for a solicitor, a court has heard.

Allison Simmons appeared via a video link at the Mildura Magistrates' Court on Tuesday for a committal mention.

The 48-year-old has been charged with using payroll records to obtain unauthorised cash from the business, Merbein Mushrooms, to the value o...