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Lewis Nancekivell

A day with a real-life rescuers

MILDURA will host Emergency Services Day next Thursday, offering people the opportunity to learn about local emergency services and community safety initiatives. The free community event is designed with students in mind, particularly those in upper...

30 May 2025

Education

Holiday program draws near

AFTER a long hiatus, one of Australia’s most popular children’s holiday programs will return to Mildura next month. Cartoon Kingdom, run by professional cartoonist Danny Cohen alongside his brother Martin and son Joel, is Australia’s largest...

19 May 2025

Community

Event offers locals free legal advice

PEOPLE are invited to a free community expo next Thursday in Mildura, which will offer legal advice and support during Victorian Law Week. Where Law Meets Life aims to help locals better understand their legal rights and the services available when...

18 May 2025

Health

Hospital hopeful for fresh-faced future

MILDURA Health Private Hospital staff hope to enter a new growth phase following a series of strategic appointments to the organisation’s executive leadership team. The hospital, one of the region’s major private healthcare providers, has recently...

16 May 2025

Health

Fair dinkum health choices for Aboriginal communities

A COMMUNITY event will take place at Dareton this Thursday to celebrate the launch of the Fair Dinkum Choices initiative in partnership with Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation. The free event will include a catered lunch, kids’ activities, face...

14 May 2025

Community

More than toying around with success

SUNRAYSIA Toy Library has won a national award for the organisation’s role in creating the Red Cliffs Early Years Hub with Mildura Rural City Council. The toy library took out the Collaboration and Connection Excellence Award at the Australian Toy...

11 May 2025

News

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...

10 May 2025

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