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Lochlainn Heley

Grant backs LGBTQIA+ inclusion

MALLEE Family Care has been awarded a Victorian Government grant for the not-for-profit’s Understanding Barriers, Strengthening Inclusion project. The project will aim to help community service providers in the Mallee better support LGBTQIA+ people...

7 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

Ask writers your burning questions

THE Mildura Writers Festival will host an “Ask me Anything” panel this year to try to answer the burning questions of local writers. Nikita Vanderbyl, who is set to moderate the event, said the idea for the panel came about after reflecting on...

9 hours ago

Arts & Entertainment

Festival looks back on 30 years

THE Mildura Writers Festival will commence in less than a fortnight and it is promising to celebrate its 30 year relationship with Mildura across its events. Assistant director Paris Ribarits said the festival has become a staple in...

21 hours ago

News

Idol winner brings the Wright stuff

AUSTRALIAN Idol winner Dylan Wright has arrived for the one-show only fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Foundation tonight, July 5 at the Mildura Arts Centre. For the past four months Wight has been touring the world performing songs from...

05 Jul 2025

News

Upper house MP visits Mildura

LEGISLATIVE Council member for Northern Victoria Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell visited Mildura on Thursday, July 3 as part of her travel around the upper house electorate. Based in Shepparton, Ms Tyrrell was elected in 2022 into the fifth spot in...

05 Jul 2025

News

Sporting group gets state cash boost

MALLEE Sports Assembly is set to receive $420,000 via the latest round of the Victorian State Government’s Together More Active program. The funding was announced by Northern Victoria upper house MP and Treasurer Jaclyn Symes and is part of an...

04 Jul 2025

Community

Expo about making connections

WENTWORTH Shire Council has announced municipal officers will be supporting the upcoming Wentworth Services Expo. Midway Community Centre and event organisers are inviting attendees to connect with local service providers, community support...

04 Jul 2025

Lifestyle

Dresses to impress on charity show

GOWN of the year winners Judy Bond and Sue Parker will showcase their designs in a fashion show to raise funds for Wings for Kids on Saturday at the Masonic Hall, Irymple. The theme of the fashion show is Dare to be Different and will be the latest...

04 Jul 2025

Farming and Environment

Money on offer for young farmers

SCHOLARSHIPS of up to $10,000 are currently offer to early-career farmers aged 18 to 40 through via a Victorian grant scheme. Known as the 2025 Upskill and Invest Young Farmers Scholarship Program, the effort includes $5000 for education or training...

04 Jul 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Tickets sell out for doco premiere.

THE Flip the Food Bowl documentary has sold out of tickets for its premiere screening at the Mildura Writers Festival on Friday July 18. The documentary shines a light on Sunraysia’s place in Australia’s food system and the effect of agriculture...

04 Jul 2025

News

Veteran celebrates centenary

WORLD War II veteran John Forbes celebrated his 100th birthday on Monday while surrounded by family and friends in Robinvale. Known to his friends as ‘Jack’, Mr Forbes has been a beloved member of the Mildura and Robinvale communities for...

02 Jul 2025

Farming and Environment

Fish kills more than tripled, reveals new EPA report

A NEW South Wales EPA report released last week shows the worsening health of rivers and wetlands, including in the Far West of the state despite wet years. Since first coming to national prominence in 2019, concerns about fish kills and frequency of...

02 Jul 2025