Politics Mildura youth leaves its mark on new leader NEW Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell has reflected on how her formative years in Mildura shaped her as a person and as a politician. Born in Alice... 7 hours ago
Politics Healy, de Pieri outline election agendas EMBOLDENED councillor Helen Healy is refusing to bow to the online trolls she says have been “mercilessly” attacking her over the past three years, revealing that she would seek another term on Mildur... 14 hours ago
Politics Cupper tempted FORMER Mildura State MP Ali Cupper has not ruled out taking a shot at reviving her political career in local government at the October 2024 election. Ms Cupper was a councillor and deputy mayor before she was elected as the Member for Mildura at the... 14 hours ago
News St Joseph’s College graduate becomes state party leader MILDURA-RAISED politician Ellen Sandell had been named the new leader of the Victorian Greens. The Member for Melbourne, who has been in State Parliament since 2014, won a party room vote for the leadership on Tuesday. The former St Joseph’s College... 23 Apr 2024
News Sunraysia sporting hero Hogarth honoured at game THE wife of a Sunraysia sporting hero fighting for his life expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of love for her husband after he was honoured at a Sunraysia Football Netball League game on Saturday. Mick “Hungry” Hogarth, one... 22 Apr 2024
News Mildura’s unclaimed $800k RESIDENTS in the Mildura council area are owed almost $1 million by the Victorian Government According to the State Revenue Office, there are more than 6000 entitlements outstanding at a total value of $832,125. The SRO holds records of money that... 24 Apr 2024
News Local help for mental health and wellbeing on the way AT long last, a free, adult mental health service is on its way to Mildura. As part of the Victorian government’s mental health reform, the Mildura Mental Health and Wellbeing Local will offer free support to all adults in Mildura aged 26 and over... 22 Apr 2024
News St Joseph’s College graduate becomes state party leader MILDURA-RAISED politician Ellen Sandell had been named the new leader of the Victorian Greens. The Member for Melbourne, who has been in State Parliament since 2014, won a party room vote for the leadership on Tuesday. The former St Joseph’s College... 23 Apr 2024
News MPs bemused by Russia ban MILDURA’s two most recent state members of Parliament have been banned indefinitely from visiting Russia. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation announced that 235... 19 Apr 2024
Politics Water backdown a ‘mystery’ MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster says Federal Water Minister Tanya Plibersek mysteriously reinstated federal funding for 58 gigalitres of Victorian Murray Darling Basin Plan projects this week in an “embarrassing backdown”.Dr Webster said Ms Plibersek... 15 Apr 2024
News Basin agreement ‘a crucial step’ forward THE National Irrigators Council (NIC) says it is relieved that the stalemate between the Australian Government and Victoria appears broken with agreement to fund Victoria’s stalled Sustainable Diversion Limit Adjustment Mechanism (SDLAM)... 13 Apr 2024
News Water deal to benefit environment NEWS that Victoria has made a new “commitment” to the revised Murray-Darling Basin Plan could be a significant step forward for returning much needed water to Australia’s biggest river system -- but only if the Allan government matches its words... 13 Apr 2024
Politics 3G shutdown will leave residents ‘vulnerable’ THE lack of action on the impending 3G network switch off is leaving Australians vulnerable, according to Member for Mallee Anne Webster says. Telstra will shut down its 3G network in June, with Optus to follow in September, raising health concerns... 12 Apr 2024
News Welfare stats don’t tell full story MILDURA is one of the most welfare-dependent regions in Victoria at almost twice the state average. According to figures released by the Institute of Public Affairs this week, more than 13 per cent of... 11 Apr 2024
News It’s timeto listen to locals IN the intricate dance of public service and governance, bureaucracy often looms large, wielding its rules, regulations, and protocols with an almost mechanical precision. However, amidst the gears and cogs of bureaucracy, it’s all too easy to lose... 06 Apr 2024
News Allan Labor Government fails people on COVID response, says Webster MEMBER for Mallee Anne Webster has accused the state government of not being accountable for its actions to the federal COVID-19 inquiry. In September last year, the Federal government announced an independent inquiry into Australia’s response to... 06 Apr 2024
News Peanut butter on toast meals as cost of living crisis gets worse MALLEE residents are skipping meals to make ends meet due to the spiralling cost-of-living crisis, Nationals Member for Mallee Dr Anne Webster says. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, many younger Australians and lower... 31 Mar 2024
Opinion Litany of broken promises LABOR pledged 100 times before the 2022 election that the people of Sunraysia and their fellow Australians would see a reduction of $275 on their power bill by 2025. On March 19, the Victorian Essential Services Commission announced falls of an... 30 Mar 2024
News More diverse representation needed in local government A MERBEIN resident who is considering running for a seat on Mildura Rural City Council in October wants more diverse representation in local government. Carli Leishman has called for a wider range of candidates to come forward, to provide the... 25 Mar 2024