Opportunities galore for our new detective Zachary Oates
MILDURA police Detective Senior Constable Zachary Oates is the perfect example of a local boy who has gone on to follow his dreams.Now in his third year as a member of Victoria Police, Det. Snr Const. Oates’ time in the region has allowed him to fast-track his career...
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GAME CHANGER – New, one-stop $10m hub for sexual assault and domestic violence
IN SIGHT: Mildura Police Superintendent John O’Connor with Mallee Sexual Assault Unit - Domestic Violence Services, CEO Joanne Sheehan-Paterson at the site of the new $10million Multidisciplinary Centre. Photo: PAUL MENSCH By JOHN DOOLEYA NEW $10million...
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Farmers still waiting for Basin Rail benefits
LEADER of the Nationals Peter Walsh this week said the Andrews Government had again failed to explain how they will fix and finish the botched Murray Basin Rail Project.“Despite finding billions to put into level crossing cost blowouts in Melbourne, Daniel Andrews is...
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Life on the beat proves an ideal occupation for Breigh
When Victoria Police Senior Sergeant Breigh Hammet was a teenager growing up in Hampton Park, joining the Police Force was the last career choice on the table. Now, 17 years later, she has gone on to forge a successful career with Victoria Police, and admits that she...
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Plight of Millewa farmers as bad as it gets
DESPERATE TIMES: Grain farmers in the Millewa are no strangers to drought, but some are facing their third season in a row with little of no crop to harvest, and it’s steadily taking its toll. Grain grower Ian Arney, left, and fellow Millewa farmer Ron Hards, right,...
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SAFETY FIRST – New CCTV cameras a game-changer in the fight against serious crime
DESIRED RESULT: Mildura Mayor Simon Clemence, Victorian Minister for Housing and Planning, Richard Wynne and Mildura police Inspector John Nolan were all smiles following the completed installation of 17 CCTV cameras along Mildura’s Riverfront precinct, and Mildura’s...
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We’re on a roll to find the best
I LIKE ‘EM HOT: It is said you should never trust a cook who won’t eat his or her own food. No problems there for Kent Curran or Fiona Zambelli. Photos: PAUL MENSCH Last week's 'Weekly front page photo of Irymple's Kent Curran and his sausage rolls got tongues...
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Councillors endorse Murray-Darling Basin Federal Royal Commission
Mildura Rural City Councillor Helen Healy By VINNIE RODIMILDURA Rural City Councillors have thrown their full support behind a Federal Royal Commission investigation into the ongoing plight of the Murray-Darling Basin.Councillors voted unanimously at Wednesday’s...
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Stork’s calls time after nearly four decades with Victoria Police
SATURDAY will mark an emotional and fitting end to a sensational police career for Mildura police Officer in Charge, Senior Sergeant Stephen Phelan, PICTURED.‘Stork’ – as he is affectionately known about town – will officially retire Saturday (well for a second time –...
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Chinese teachers here to learn our culinary skills
EAST MEETS WEST: A group of five Chinese teachers are spending three months training in Mildura at SuniTAFE where they are learning skills to prepare and cook western food including pastry delicacies. By JOHN DOOLEYIT was a hive of activity when the Mildura Weekly...
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