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Matt Elliott

One hundred and a lucky seven for Eileen

ON her 100th birthday back in 2018, Red Cliffs resident Eileen Woosnam said that the secret to a long life was to drink one cold beer every night before tea. Five years later, when celebrating her 105th birthday, Mrs Woosnam said that keeping busy...

23 Aug 2025

Politics

Upper House MP Wendy Lovell calls for faster drought support

LIBERAL Northern Victoria Upper House MP Wendy Lovell has called for answers from the State Government over claimed delays in approving farmers’ applications for access to the Farm Drought Support Grants program. The grants came as part of a $144...

17 Aug 2025

Community

Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! at the Mallee Almond Blossom Festival

WHETHER no matter where you look, almonds will be in full bloom at the 16th annual Mallee Almond Blossom Festival this Sunday. The festival showcases the best fresh produce of the Mallee, with this year’s event being held at the Robinvale Community...

15 Aug 2025

Community

Get busy with the leading ladies of Deakin Rotary

WALKING up the stairs of Langtree Cafe there is a cacophony of voices, laughter and clinking of cutlery on plates. Upon entry the firm voice of the confident, professionally dressed Lynde Adams cuts through the clatter.“How can we get some...

10 Aug 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Late starter Mary wins Elliott Award

MARY Briggs was 50 years old when she started her artistic journey. For her birthday her children gave her oil paints, brushes and other art materials, sparking a love of painting that would remain for over three decades. Briggs passed away peacefully...

10 Aug 2025

Community

Recreation grants help put Mildura on the map

OVER $500,000 of funding has been provided to more than 50 local recreation groups and event organisers through the Mildura Rural City Council’s latest round of Recreation Assistance and Event Funding and Support Grant programs. Councillor for...

09 Aug 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Are you ready to rumble!?

ARE you ready to rumble?! Is your stomach rumbling?If you answered yes to either question, then head to The Setts this weekend for an epic display of hard-hitting entertainment provided by MXW Pro Live Wrestling. Mildura’s...

08 Aug 2025

Politics

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...

02 Aug 2025

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