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Lewis Nancekivell

People have a say in Swan Hill

SWAN Hill Rural City Council has wrapped up a number of community workshops across the municipality which invited people to help shape the region’s future. The sessions, part of the council’s work to develop a new Council Plan and review the...

8 hours ago

Health

Exploring Wellness talk comes to town

TWO of Australia’s leading mental health advocates will visit Mildura next month for a three-day community event focused on wellness and support. Author and OCD advocate Penny Moodie will be joined by her husband Hugh Van Cuylenburg, founder of The...

09 May 2025

News

Win cash in recycling comp

PEOPLE in Mildura who recycle drink containers could be in the running to win $10,000 as part of a new state-wide competition. Victoria’s Container Deposit Scheme staff launched the ‘Win A Million! Cents’ competition, offering five lucky recyclers...

07 May 2025

News

Expect faster data with 5G

OPTUS has fast-tracked the rollout of 5G in Mildura, switching on a new site, bringing the total number of enhanced towers in the region to 14. The upgrade is aimed at improving mobile capacity, speed and coverage for residents, businesses and...

06 May 2025

Health

Free dental care for kids is toothsome

BRIGHT orange vans will visit Mildura schools to offer free dental check-ups to students as part of the Victorian government’s Smile Squad initiative. The program offers a range of dental services directly to schools, helping families save up to $400...

05 May 2025

Community

Keen eye on the community

PEOPLE can now nominate good Samaritans in the community, as Fred Hollows Foundation volunteers have opened nominations for the charity’s Humanity Award. The annual Fred and Humanity Awards, run by The Fred Hollows Foundation, aim to recognise...

04 May 2025

News

Rallying behind mental health

THE Beyond Bitumen Car Rally is revved up and ready to visit Mildura for the first time later this month. Now in its 10th year, the rally is Beyond Blue’s longest-running community-led fundraiser. For the first time, the convoy will travel through...

04 May 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Women take centre stage

FEMALE circus performers from across Australia will gather in Mildura this weekend as the region hosts the inaugural Xena Festival. The three-day event is focused on networking, skills development, and performance opportunities for women in the...

03 May 2025

News

Meet up with Mildura mayor

PEOPLE will have the chance to meet Mildura Mayor Helen Healy in person on Thursday as part of a new community-focused initiative. Cr Healy said whether people would like to discuss council-related matters or just say hello, she encouraged everyone...

02 May 2025

News

Public call for push-up challenge

LIFELINE Loddon Mallee staff are inviting everyone to join the charity’s push-up challenge to spread awareness for mental health. Running from June 4 to 26, the event has participants complete 3214 push-ups over 23 days, representing the 3214 lives...

02 May 2025

News

Ouyen secures grant for pedestrian safety

OUYEN will soon receive improved pedestrian and cyclist safety, thanks to new funding from the Transport Accident Commission’s Local Government Grant Program. Mildura Rural City Council has secured funding to develop a plan that links some footpaths...

30 Apr 2025

Community

Guts, grit and a great scholarship

TWO Sunraysia students will walk the historic Kokoda Trail later this year as recipients of the newly established Farnsworth Lochhead Lowe Scholarship. Hannah Saunders and Rhiannon Jack were announced as the inaugural recipients of the scholarship on...

30 Apr 2025