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Matt Elliott

Tyrrell backs adventure playground funding

MEMBER for Northern Victoria Region Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell has advocated in State Parliament for funding to complete the third stage of the Mildura Riverfront Development. Ms Tyrrell recently visited Mildura, where she met with Mildura Rural City Council...

17 hours ago

News

Honouring E. J. Kenny, the father of Merbein

THIS month’s Merbein Historian will honour the 100th anniversary of the death of Edward Joseph Kenny, commonly referred to as ‘The Father of Merbein.’Bernadette Wells, president of the Merbein District Historical Society (MDHS) said that Mr...

27 Jul 2025

News

Gowers family up, up and away

THE first public hot air balloon demonstration took place on June 4, 1783, orchestrated by the Montgolfier brothers at Annonay, France. Some 240 years later brothers Ben and Jason Gowers, along with their dedicated families and support crews, are...

26 Jul 2025

News

Stars align for space enthusiasts

This Sunday is International Moon Day, marking the 56th anniversary of the first moon landing, as part of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969. Fully immersed in Neil Armstrong’s “small step for a man” was Noel Ferguson of Nichols...

19 Jul 2025

Community

Leaders needed for housing initiative

STAFF at Mallee Accommodation and Support Program are looking for people to play a leading role in a two-year effort aimed at supporting young people aged 16 to 18 who are unable to live with their families. Know as lead tenants, the participants...

18 Jul 2025

Arts & Entertainment

MTC to celebrate 80 years

MILDURA Theatre Company will celebrate its 80th birthday in style with a dinner function at Vanden Estate at Irymple this Saturday. Past and present MTC members, as well as the general public, are invited to dress up in their fanciest formal outfits...

17 Jul 2025

Google News Showcase

Telstra works set for Wenty

WENTWORTH residents and visitors who use the Telstra network will soon benefit from an upgrade to the district’s 4G and 5G networks. The planned works are being carried out later in July and could come with service disruptions for some...

15 Jul 2025

Horse Racing

Finery on show at Fashions on the Field

THIS Friday’s 101st running of the bet365 Mildura Cup carnival will once again feature all the fun you’ve come to expect from the event, including the always popular Fashions on the Field competition. Set for Friday, July 18, the event is more than...

15 Jul 2025

News

Ballooning camp has local liftoff

KEEP your eyes on the skies as hot air balloon training camp is currently underway at Mildura. In the wind until this Saturday, the event is being run by Victorian hot air balloon state champion and local Ben Gowers, who’s worked...

15 Jul 2025

News

Fight fires as a summer job

APPLICATIONS are now open for seasonal firefighter roles across Victoria. As part of the jobs push, Forest Fire Management Victoria is seeking to hire 500 seasonal firefighters prior to the summer bushfire season. They will join a team of close to...

14 Jul 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Have a bloomin’ great time in Robinvale

ROBINVALE is set to host the 16th Mallee Almond Blossom Festival mid next month. An annual event with free entry, the festival celebrates the largest flowering of almond blossoms in the southern hemisphere, attracting visitors from interstate and...

14 Jul 2025

Business

Enjoy the hunt at collectables store

RED Cliffs resident Jay Sachi is living out his childhood dream, aiming to trade the stench of garlic for the sweet smell of success. There’s only one problem, he’ll have to sell some of his favourite toys. Nestled on Indi Avenue, you could blink...

12 Jul 2025