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Mildura Weekly

Locality: Mildura, Victoria

Phone: 5021 1777

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23.01.2022 HAPPY NEW YEAR! We hope you are all keeping safe and enjoying the first day of 2021.

23.01.2022 Brodie and Nicholas Waters had a strong performance at the Finke Desert Race on day one and are currently sitting in sixth and seventh respectively. The event concludes tomorrow.

23.01.2022 CELEBRATING HALLOWEEN? If you and the kids are Hallowe'ening this weekend, it's important to be safe, and that means COVID-Safe. The Victorian Department of Health & Human Services has put together some easy to follow Halloween guidelines. ... Have a look...

22.01.2022 POLL RESULT NEXT WEEK Counting is well underway in the Mildura Rural City Council elections. Victorian Electoral Commission returning officer Trevor Leighton said he expected a result next week.... READ MORE: bit.ly/32cCYNx

21.01.2022 ELECTION UPDATE Today was the last day the VEC was receiving votes in the Mildura Rural City Council election. The latest figures are...

20.01.2022 Due to COVID-19 restrictions, our office doors are currently closed to the public. The safety of you and our staff is our biggest care. We will be more than happy to assist you by contacting 5021 1777 or via email [email protected] Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!

20.01.2022 MITCHY HANGS UP THE BOOTS Join us as we bid a fond farewell to our tenacious sports journo, Mitch Rodd. "Since beginning my post as a journalist for the region’s leading publication in January 2017, there has been no shortage of stories to tell. And I thank everybody who trusted me enough to put those stories into words to share with readers."... READ MORE: bit.ly/37VmJbk

19.01.2022 Crossfit for Taylan Karakurt was originally a way for the 15-year-old to build up conditioning and strength after knee surgery. Fast forward three and a half years and Karakurt is looking to add another accolade to his achievements when he competes in the Torian Pro Teen Individual Championship in Brisbane, which starts today. Read more: https://bit.ly/3fKJsJi

19.01.2022 HALLOWEEN ON THE MENU AT MACCAS Frankenstein's monster tops the golden arches at Irymple on Fifteenth Street, and while giant spiders crawl across the facade and tombstones greet drive-thru customers, The Grim Reaper has been tasked to direct people to the exit. READ MORE: bit.ly/2TD61VG

18.01.2022 COGHS KEEN FOR SEASON Dan Coghlan, one of the leading all-rounders in the Sunraysia Cricket Association (SCA), is set to play a full season for Irymple for the first time since moving to the district. READ MORE: bit.ly/35Ludef

18.01.2022 I have seen a lot of changes in the nursing field over the years. When I started nursing it was at the Red Cliffs hospital, and we had a Matron who wore a white uniform and a hat and you stood up when she walked in, Diane Rogerson - Jacaranda Village

18.01.2022 The BOM has tipped a hot day across the Mallee today. Stay safe and cool.

17.01.2022 DISCOVER THE GANNAWARRA It's just a leisurely three-hour drive from Mildura along the Murray River to the stunning lakes, wetlands and forests of the Gannawarra - the ideal destination to immerse yourself in nature. READ MORE: bit.ly/37SZDSt

17.01.2022 MONDAY FORECAST Fine weather on the way today - no jacket required. MILDURA, OUYEN... Current 12.5 Max 31 Sunny. Light winds. Chance of any rain: 0% WENTWORTH MILDURA Current 12.5 Max 30 Sunny. Light winds. Chance of any rain: 0%

16.01.2022 Off court Brent Symons is measured, polite and quietly spoken. He goes about his business week in week out and slogs away, contributing 110 per cent for the team and his teammates, who clearly hold a very special place in his heart. Full story: https://bit.ly/3wilNai

15.01.2022 Sunraysia Football and Netball League Seniors Results - Round Nine: WENTWORTH 12.8 (80) defeated by IRYMPLE 8.5 (113) BEST - ... Irymple : Daniel Coghlan, Mitchell Roads, Brodie Jackson, Paddy Power, Mitchell Christensen, Connor Mensch Wentworth : Nicholas Cottrell, Wade Hancock, Jordan McKinnon, James Nunan, Nick Jensen, Lachlan Murdoch ROBINVALE-EUSTON 18.10 (118) defeated OUYEN UNITED 10.8 (68) BEST - Robinvale-Euston : Justin Marriott, Andrew Richardson, Ethan Gill, Timothy Kimberley, Justin Neyland, Braidyn Turner Ouyen United : Andrew Jardine, Benjamin Mole, Joel Grace, Warrick Brady, Ryan Monaghan, Dallas. Willsmore IMPERIALS 20.19 (139) defeated SOUTH MILDURA 6.5 (41) BEST - Imperials : Harrison Nolen, Jayden Fox, David Hankin, Alexander Douglas, Riley Burns South Mildura : Liam Wood, Tyler Curtis, Matthew Min, Jackson McEwen, Dartagnan Hurley RED CLIFFS 11.9 (75) defeated by MERBEIN 17.9 (111) BEST - Merbein : Ashley Rowe, Joshua Carmichael, Bailey Sowter, Anthony Coluccio, Vincent Tassone, Harley Cole Red Cliffs : Liam Marciano, Peter Tuifao, John Jackson, Jarrod McGlashan, Jake Reed, Jonty Marciano

13.01.2022 A VERY HAPPY DAY Today is McHappy Day and Mildura’s two McDonalds stores will be raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities. For every Big Mac sold, $2 will be donated to the charity which last year raised more than $5.5 million.... READ MORE: bit.ly/32Eudvz

12.01.2022 Office reopens tomorrow at 8:30am. Make sure to get in early and book your "thanks but no thanks" classie. Contact our office today for more info.

12.01.2022 FOLKS FLOCK TO FARMER'S MARKET Growers and customers have welcomed the return of Sunraysia Farmers Market at Jaycee Park. On every Saturday until Christmas.... READ MORE: bit.ly/3pq65Xy

11.01.2022 HOME OF THE WEEK 173 Olive Grove, Mildura From the charming front porch with a timber-clad ceiling to the immaculate gardens and cottage-inspired path, this is a home bursting with character.

11.01.2022 The Red Cliffs Lions Club will be conducting a skin cancer screening service on Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6, between the hours of 9am to 3pm at 23 Indi Avenue. Read more: https://bit.ly/3uzHvVC

10.01.2022 WHAT MAKES A GREAT FRUIT CAKE? It lasts forever, and just about every "Western" culture has one. But, this is not your average fruit cake! Hillary Johns makes her prize-winning fruit cakes with freshly dried Sunraysia sultanas, and a good hit of whiskey.... Luscious, rich but mellow, and brimming with tasty fruit.* The Irymple cook is known around the region for her fruit cakes, winning prizes at the local Mildura and Cardross Shows. WATCH VIDEO: bit.ly/3kJ4auh *(taste-tested by Mildura Weekly's editorial team)

10.01.2022 The Mildura Weekly team would like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas.

09.01.2022 Three Sunraysia cricket venues will share in more than $740,000 for facility upgrades to increase and improve participation in a partnership between Cricket Australia, Cricket Victoria, Australian Cricketers’ Association and players, and Mildura Rural City Council.

09.01.2022 CARAVAN FRANCHISE CHANGES HANDS Long-time owners of Jayco Australia caravans franchise Peter and Lisa Hall have sold their business to Jayco Horsham proprietor, Richard Clarke after 58 years of family ownership. READ MORE: bit.ly/37QVxKE

08.01.2022 Day two of the Finke Desert Race - the return leg - has been cancelled due to an incident. David Walsh has been named the winner, having been fastest on day one of the event. The bike results have been declared per the times set by the field on the first leg, meaning locals Brodie and Nicholas Waters finished sixth and seventh respectively. Emergency services responded to the accident, in which a spectator died, which happened during another category of the event. Following ...an earlier incident, the bike category return leg has been declared, read a statement from the event. Event organisers and emergency services are working with competitors and crews to return to Alice Springs safely. Bike category standing orders are as at day one." See more

08.01.2022 WATCH Mildura Base Public Hospital's first public event... NAIDOC WEEK 2020 Barkindji elder Uncle Peter Peterson (pictured) was among the region's Indigenous leaders embracing the 2020 theme of Always Was, Always Will Be during the smoking ceremony at Mildura Base Public Hospital.... READ MORE: bit.ly/3pst30i

07.01.2022 JOBS GROW IN BASIN The Murray Darling Basin Authority is building its grassroots connections in Mildura, with 13 employees joining the regional office this year. It is establishing new offices in Mildura, Murray Bridge and Griffith.... READ MORE: bit.ly/3nkRBGo

06.01.2022 WE'VE GOT STATE'S BEST DROP Lower Murray Water's Mildura Water Treatment Plant has been awarded the 2020 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water in Victoria, by the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia - WIOA this week. READ MORE: bit.ly/2TBFVSX

06.01.2022 The Sesame Street Circus Spectacular, which was planned to run from May 28 - June 14 has been postponed under State Government rulings regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown. The proposed new start date is June 4. To change your tickets to another show, call 0439 450 013, 0413 880 044 or 0412 526 909. ... If you wish to cancel your ticket, you can apply for a credit with Ticketmaster and they will issue a refund for your ticket/s onto the credit card of the purchaser. If you would like to purchase new tickets to another session, visit https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/artist/837678.

05.01.2022 Mildura Rural City Council held its National Reconciliation Week event in the Langtree Mall on Wednesday, where a number of murals were being painted by artists in recognition of important Indigenous causes and achievements, in particular the Sorry Day apology. Read more: https://bit.ly/3fsEBxp

05.01.2022 STUDENT SAFETY CONCERNS AT LAKE Serious student safety concerns have been raised around The Lake Primary School. The catalyst for an upsurge in Cabarita community disquiet was a potentially life-threatening near-miss on Monday when a prep student narrowly avoided being hit by a car.... But Cabarita Inc. says it's been an ongoing issue for 10 years. READ MORE: bit.ly/3kIE8Ht

04.01.2022 Our doors are set to open on Monday 4th January 2021 at 8:30am. We cannot wait to release our first edition of the new year.

04.01.2022 Local brothers Brodie and Nicholas Waters have done extremely well in the prologue for the 2021 Finke Desert Race held yesterday. When the race itself starts today Brodie will be fifth to start and Nicholas eighth. You can read more about the pair in last Friday's Mildura Weekly.

03.01.2022 It's been almost a week since the Chaffey Bridge checkpoint was dismantled and one local runner the first cross just after midnight. Read about a big week in our region at www.milduraweekly.com.au

01.01.2022 Just a reminder that our office is closed from December 24th, until Monday 4th January at 8:30am. We hope you are all keeping safe and enjoying the company of loved ones this Christmas break.

01.01.2022 Crowds have turned out in droves for the opening night of the Sesame Street Circus in Wentworth. The circus moved from Mildura to NSW after COVID restrictions prohibited them performing for large numbers in Victoria. The move has paid off with a big crowd of children and parents waiting for the show to start in a short time.