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Campaign a digital success

MURRAY Regional Tourism has wrapped up its 2025 Mates of the Murray campaign, reaching 2 million people across social media platforms by placing local voices front and centre. The campaign ran from May to June and amassed a total of 7 million views...

09 Aug 2025
Travel

New boss for V/Line

WILLIAM Tieppo has been appointed the new chief executive officer of the V/Line. Mr Tieppo will begin his role on August 25 taking over from current CEO Warwick Horsley. Mr Tieppo has several decades of experience in the transport sector and Gabrielle...

07 Aug 2025
News

Do you know where your bus is?

REGIONAL New South Wales travellers, including some in Sunraysia, are no longer behind Sydneysiders when it comes to public transport - they can now use their devices to find out where their bus is. There are 3010 buses running across...

07 Jul 2025
Travel

Airline deadline extended

THE Federal Court has granted administrators of embattled Rex Airlines until December 5 to find a buyer, with the Federal Government also extending a further $30 million to keep aircraft in the sky. The original deadline for administrator, EY, passed...

04 Jul 2025
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Australia’s best travel experiences for over-50s: From the outback to the ocean

Travelling in your 50s and beyond opens up a whole new world of experiences. With fewer time constraints and a growing appetite for comfort and adventure, Australians over 50 are embracing travel like never before. From red desert landscapes to...

01 Jul 2025
Lifestyle

Outdoor expo for happy campers

THE best in caravans, RVs camping gear, accessories and more filled the Mildura Racecourse throughout the weekend. The Mildura Outdoor Living and Caravan Expo was held over three days, with more than 30 exhibitors on site with everything from 4x4...

01 Jul 2025
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TNV numbers up, says MRCC

REPRESENTATIVES of Mildura Rural City Council are seeking to set the record straight after a national media outlet labeled the Tropical North Victoria tourism campaign a “huge flop”.A report from the ABC on Tuesday used data provided by Murray...

21 Jun 2025
Travel

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
News

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
News

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
News

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
Branded Content

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
News

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
News

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
Branded Content

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
News

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