Sunraysia Daily

Crime bosses in labour hire sights

LABOUR hire regulators say a criminal syndicate has infiltrated Sunraysia’s horticultural industry in a form of modern day slavery. Labour Hire Authority officers targeted unlawful labour hire companies in the region’s horticulture industry in late...

Artrium opens August display

GALLERY F Creative Arts Inc’s Artrium will open its next art display box in Wentworth this weekend featuring local artist, Win Moser. The artist-run initiative is a project intended to foster creativity across the Sunraysia region and has presented...

Man spared further jail for sex assault

A MILDURA man who sexually assaulted a woman after she repeatedly refused his sexual advances following a chance encounter at a nightclub has avoided spending further time in jail. The County Court heard 21-year-old Maximus Devereux had spent three...

Page-turning stats and facts

Mary Fowler Kit CrossIS Mary Fowler your favourite footballer?Did you know that Mary Fowler is one of the youngest players to ever join the Matildas?Did you know she scored her first World Cup goal in Melbourne in a 4-0 win?Did you know she can...

Police probe ‘bone’ find

POLICE are awaiting on findings from forensic specialists following unconfirmed reports that a skull was found on a riverbank in Mildura. Officers attached to Barrier Police District were called to Apex Park shortly before 5.30pm on Monday after...

Hot Wheelies hooping for slam-dunk

A REGION-first inclusive wheelchair basketball program will run for six weeks in Mildura thanks to a Sport and Recreation Victoria regional all abilities participation grant. Hot Wheelies has been designed to introduce participants to the...

Men wanted by police

POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate two men wanted in relation to theft and dishonesty offences. Nineteen-year-old Derice Moore is wanted on warrant for burglary and theft of motor vehicle charges. Moore is described as about...

Alleged cannabis trafficker arrested

A SOUTH Australian man accused of using his horse transport business to traffick more than $1 million worth of marijuana into Victoria, including Mildura, is expected to make an application to be released on bail this week. Forty-three-year-old Luke...

Fishing forums drop local line

ANGLING clubs across Victoria will soon be the site of free fishing forums hosted by the Victorian Fisheries Authority with the aim of connecting recreational fishers with topics tailored to their locality. Each forum will highlight the reinvestment...

String musicians in tune with Melbourne Chamber Orchestra

SUNRAYSIA string musicians of all ages will get the chance to showcase their talent as part of the Mildura String Festival this Friday. The festival is a weekend of rehearsals, performances and fun with mentoring by professional violinist and...

Medical specialists showcase skills

SOME 60 GPs and specialists from the Sunraysia medical community came together on Thursday night for an evening of collaboration and connection. The Mildura Health Private Hospital organised and hosted the event as a way for specialists to showcase...

Madison wins scholarship to further help those in need

WENTWORTH locals have a new hero in LiveBetter’s co-ordinator Madison Gallagher who was recently rewarded for her outstanding service to clients in the community. LiveBetter Community Transport helps the frail, aged, disabled and other community...

Cash raised for Cambodian kids

CHARITY organisation Cows for Kids raised more than $20,000 at a Christmas in July auction-dinner earlier this month. The organisation raises education and support funds for children in Cambodia and more than 100 guests attended the event at Vanden...

Kravitz ticket sales going strong

TICKETS for the Mildura leg of the Lenny Kravitz Blue Electric Light Tour are “on track” to reach its intended target, according to tour promoters. Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, the four-time Grammy Award-winning...

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Sunraysia Daily, Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Mildura still waiting in rain deficit despite wet weather

MILDURA experienced almost one-tenth of its annual rainfall over the weekend. From the wettest period on Friday night July 26 the Bureau of Meteorology recorded 19.2 millimetres of rain, 0.8mm through Saturday and 2mm through to...

Golf

Pennant golf closely contested

IT was a dramatic conclusion to a season of high quality MDGA pennant golf on Sunday as Coomealla and Riverside emerged victorious in their respective division finals that were both closely contested. Held at Coomealla Golf Club, the 36 hole match...

Basketball

Heat round out running hot

THE Mildura Heat women’s team capped off their 2025 campaign with a blitzing 83-56 victory against Collingwood All Stars. A dominating first quarter saw the home side light up the Hothouse in convincing fashion as they led 29-9 after the first...

Vintage military vehicles roll in

Lochlainn HeleySUNRAYSIA’S first Military Vehicle Gathering and Swim-in, displaying vintage wartime era motors, will rev up this week. It will start at Apex Park and will move across several locations for vehicle demonstrations and inspections. Many...