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Monday’s bus strike confirmed

A PLANNED industrial stoppage by members of Transport Workers’ Union set for this Saturday is set to go ahead after last minute negations on Thursday evening failed. The strike will affect passenger and school bus services in North West Victori...

13 Jun 2025
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Second bus strike listed on timetable

SOME members of the Transport Workers’ Union have said they plan to go on strike for a second time this coming Monday, with the potential to affect services across the state, including in Mildura. The proposed strike action would impact CDC and...

12 Jun 2025
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Bus chaos may not reach Sunraysia

SUNRAYSIA school students now appear to be spared impact by planned statewide industrial action by two of the state’s major bus services. Public Transport Victoria initially flagged there would be major disruptions to CDC bus services across...

27 May 2025
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Chaos expected for Sunraysia students

SCHOOL students are expected to be among those severely impacted by planned industrial action that may affect CDC bus services across Sunraysia. According to Public Transport Victoria, there will be major disruptions to CDC bus services across...

27 May 2025
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Beating boredom when you’re a car passenger

Road trips can inspire a sense of adventure and freedom, but if you are in the passenger seat, you may find that sometimes boredom may creep in. Whether you’re driving to the spectacular Blue Mountains or a quaint little beach town on the coast...

02 Apr 2025
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Airline grants take off

A COMMUNITY grants program run by Australia’s largest airline is now accepting applications. Known as Qantas Regional Grants, the program offers $2 million each year to community groups and not-for-profits. The money comes as cash, airline tickets...

31 Mar 2025
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Swan Hill launches tourism campaign

WHILE Mildura might want to be Tropical North Victoria, a new tourism push up the river has taken a different approach. Launched on Sunday by Swan Hill Incorporated, the effort to attract more people to visit the region is being titled Escape, and...

26 Mar 2025
Travel

Flights not often cancelled to and from Mildura

LESS than one per cent of commercial flights between Mildura and Melbourne were cancelled in the past year. Of the 4796 scheduled flights on the route, a total of 46 were cancelled, and more than a quarter of the cancellations were in July. Data from...

24 Mar 2025
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Off the beaten track: Australia’s most untouched road trips

There’s a special feeling getting to hit the open road and discover Australia on your own terms. Away from the usual tourist hotspots, a road trip offers the freedom to explore hidden gems at your own pace. We’ve all heard of the Great Ocean...

20 Mar 2025
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Mildura Airport absent from security review

MILDURA Airport has not been asked to conduct a risk assessment on its security, after a teenager allegedly boarded a flight at Avalon Airport last Thursday armed with a loaded shotgun. Following the incident, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke ordered...

14 Mar 2025
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Bumper long weekend for visitation

THOUSANDS of visitors have once again flocked to the Sunraysia region over the March long weekend. Accommodation providers new and old have reaped the benefits, with many reporting being at or near capacity. All Seasons Holiday Park...

10 Mar 2025
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Runway works set for take off

MILDURA Airport has been allocated almost $2 million of $4.5 million in federal funding for upgrades to the main runway. Nine regional airports across Victoria shared in the funding with Mildura receiving the largest slice of the Regional Airports...

03 Mar 2025
Travel

Pooncarie’s Big Yabbie finds its home

ALMOST four years in the making, Pooncarie’s Big Yabby was installed in the middle of town recently, offering a new tourist attraction for road-trippers travelling on the recently sealed road to Menindee. The sculpture’s creator Lindsay Butcher...

28 Feb 2025
Travel

Discount Qantas flights on offer

FLIGHTS between Mildura and Melbourne are among a raft of discounted flights currently being offered by Qantas. Sale fares are for travel from April 29 to June 26, July 22 to September 18 and October 14 to December 10, and are available until 11.59pm...

26 Feb 2025
Travel

Home travel service puts world on doorstep

A MOTHER of three with a passion for travel has decided to pivot careers and start up an independent travel agency. Sarah Beggs launched Connected Travel Mildura in November, which she operates from home. After taking time off a career in...

15 Feb 2025
Business

More awards for local motels

TWO locally owned motels ended 2024 on a high note, winning the Choice Hotels Asia-Pac Gold Award for another year. Econo Lodge Mildura and Comfort Inn Deakin Palms manager Lindsay Mammone said the recognition reflects his staff’s hard work over the...

14 Feb 2025
Travel

Unique river cruises proving popular

ONE of the newest tourist attractions in the region that’s offering adventurers the chance to explore the Murray River has received a resoundingly positive reception. The Tinny Rally is a 700-kilometre, seven-day journey down the river, starting in...

06 Feb 2025