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Denika Anderson

Journalist at Sunraysia Daily

What’s On this weekend

Sunraysia locals have plenty to look forward to this weekend, with a packed calendar featuring country markets, steam railway rides, arts events and more.

31 Jul 2025

Basketball

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...

30 Jul 2025

News

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...

30 Jul 2025

News

Young judge’s poultry in action

A YOUNG poultry judge from Merbein will represent Victoria at the 2025 National Championships, hosted by South Australian Country Shows. Josh Hancock, who has four generations of family members involved in agricultural shows behind him, will compete...

28 Jul 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Western Desert painter exhibits solo debut

A PAPUNYA artist will be making her debut solo exhibition at NAP Gallery on Friday. Roslyn Dixon’s Kapi Tjukurrpa - Wantupunyu was inspired by her connection to Country, her family and community, painted in the Water Dreaming style. NAP Gallery...

26 Jul 2025

Community

Early Years Hub of Naidoc celebrations

MORE than 50 local community members came together last Sunday to celebrate Naidoc week at the newly opened Red Cliffs Early Years Hub. Hosted by Red Cliffs Connected, the free event was opened with a smoking ceremony by Uncle Pete Peterson and an...

26 Jul 2025

News

Royal species saved by Sunraysia vineyard

A WINE enterprise from Sunraysia which operates more than 2400 hectares of vineyards has partnered with the New South Wales Government on a parrot conservation program. Duxton Vineyards was chosen to be a site for nest surveys and chick monitoring...

26 Jul 2025

Business

Aussie Disposals to shut local shop

THE Mildura branch of camping and outdoor adventure store Aussie Disposals will be closed by the end of the year. The store first opened locally in 1987 and has been owned and operated since 2011 by Jason Cook, during which it has weathered the highs...

25 Jul 2025

Community

Triumphant bakers to whip up a good slice

THE Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph will return to Merbein next month. Bakers have been putting their best vanilla slice forward since 1998, with categories for professionals to primary school students alike. “There’s not too many events like...

25 Jul 2025

Business

Baker’s Delight on a roll

BAKERS Delight is set to make a grand return to Mildura, almost ten years since its close in 2017. A return to the region has been on the development wishlist for some time, according to Baker’s Delight head of communications and corporate affairs...

25 Jul 2025

Community

What’s on

Life and Place Mildura Arts Centre MANDY Collins and John Turner have worked directly on-site from the subjects of their work, which has primarily stemmed from places that hold significant meaning to them, using a variety of mediums to create art...

24 Jul 2025

News

IGA Buronga’s excellent win

IGA Midway Buronga’s bakery and fresh produce were highlighted at this year’s 26th IGA National Awards of ExcellenceTwenty four national awards to recognise and celebrate independent retailers across the country were presented throughout the night...

24 Jul 2025