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Lochlainn Heley

Murray wetlands working group CEO retires after 25 years

DR Deborah Nias of Murray Darling Wetlands Working Group is about to retire as the organisation’s CEO after almost 25 years. Dr Nias began her role in 2001 during the Millennium Drought and has seen dramatic changes to the catchments...

12 hours ago

News

Senior pup finds a new life in loving second home

INGRID Medova and Peter Allen of Mildura’s own Ye Olde Lolly Shop celebrated the birthday of their 21-year-old dog Collie recently. The couple adopted the St. John’s Labrador through the Rural Rescues when she was 16 years of age, as they were eager...

30 Jun 2025

Education

Pizza party after class

STUDENTS at University of the Third Age gathered for an end-of-term pizza lunch on Friday at Pizza Café at the Grand in Mildura. Regular and new members took the opportunity to chat about their classes and how the year has gone thus far. U3...

30 Jun 2025

Health

IVF birth first of many

STAFF at Mildura Base Public Hospital have announced the arrival of the first baby born under a new public IVF program. Stemming from plans initiated in 2021, the program is state funded and set up as an outreach service of the Royal Women’s...

28 Jun 2025

Farming and Environment

Wine group pops its cork at winter tasting

MURRAY Darling Wine Association has met for its debut event at 400 Gradi in Mildura for a winter trade tasting. The congregation of local growers, winemakers, and producers shared tastings of their seasonal bottles and thoughts on the...

28 Jun 2025