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This morning talking Victorian Liberals promising a fair share of the pie, water buy-backs need to be taken off the table, top weekend for Indian community visitors and the 3rd Willys Nationals held last week.

This morning talking about John Farnham - the surgery to remove a tumour from his mouth was a success, but he has a long road ahead, Sylvester Stallone's marriage is over and Johnny Depp to return to the stage at a big awards show next week.

The time is getting close now for the 135th Wentworth Show, this weekend Saturday and Sunday.

Brett Millington from Mildura Regional Development with a look at what is going to be a big October for music in the region.

This morning talking The Mildura Base Public Hospital Foundation Gala Ball raising $1.7 million so far, an update on the autism listening tour – points to the need for either an autism school or autism classrooms, and where is Ali at with RateGate.

This morning talking Community Conversations with the Mayor, land clean up warning leading into fire season and Home Library Service available for those doing it tough.

This morning talking new headphones… JBL launches try it, love it, or return it 30 day money back guarantee, 20 Years of SHAZAM and OPEL kids smartphone (perfect for the youngest ones getting phones). https://eftm.com/

Spring Flower and Floral Design Show, this Saturday and Sunday, Sunraysia Masonic Centre 2091 Fifteenth St, Irymple 3498

Talking all things Wentworth Show (the community seems to be getting a bit excited).

Highway Superstar, Live In The Foyer, Mildura Arts Centre Saturday 27 August, 7.30pm Tickets via Mildura Arts Centre

This morning talking about An air of safety - Mildura Airport hits back at ILS criticism, Red Cliffs Football Netball $600,000 pledge from Coalition to build new change rooms at Quandong Park, Mildura Sporting Precinct spectator upgrade underway and a celebration of a century of rich history (Merbein RSL centenary marked on Sept 1st).

This morning talking big developments in the investigations into the shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin's movie last year, new details coming through regarding the memorial for Olivia Newton-John as her music races to the top of the charts and Dylan Alcott's surprise new role.

How did the event go, even though the weather wasn’t completely kind?

Sarah Gilmore and Mathew Andrews from Mildura Regional Development. Mathew is less than two weeks into the job, but what is his job?

This morning Samsung has managed to keep their new foldable phones at the same price as last year, Apple celebrates 40 years in Australia by committing to green energy and for every Apple product to be powered by renewables by 2030 (even YOUR iPhone) and sports streaming service KAYO hits new record numbers - 1.3million subscribers and it's changed the way we watch sport.

This morning talking about the progress of The Mildura Sporting Precinct Stage 2, Coffee with the Mayor is back and a new Online Community Directory has been launched.

This morning talking about former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, and the Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph on the weekend.

This morning talking about several weekend alcohol related incidents and other arrests.

This morning talking ambos making a plea that they need more resources now, Nationals candidate Jade Benham throws her support behind Neighbourhood Houses and the Langtree Mall could do well to follow Shepparton’s lead.

This morning talking about what the state memorial for Olivia Newton-John will look like, things are still on the up for Johnny Depp after his defamation trial and a new evening talk show on the way from the ABC.

This morning Wendy Davison, Mildura Regional Development.

Ali is encouraging families in the Mildura electorate to come forward and share their experiences of living with or caring for someone with autism in the Mallee, the latest updates on Timmis Speedway’s infrastructure issues and her RateGate campaign.

Tech Talk for Harvey Norman Computers Mildura with Trevor Long from EFTM.com Trevor is in New York City this week with Samsung ahead of their Unpacked event, expecting new folding smartphones and some smart watches too, dust of the Vinyl - a $699 record player with speakers is all you need to bring your vinyl collection back to life and Apple's AirTag location trackers - the many ways they can ...

Pop icon Olivia Newton-John, has died at the age of 73 over night at her ranch in Southern California, surrounded by family and close friends.

Sat 13 Aug 2022 09:00 am to 04:00 pm https://www.thegreataustralianvanillaslicetriumphmerbein.com/ Image: Pixabay

This morning talking about the Monster Trucks event this weekend, MASP Food Can Drive, Mildura endorsing the Mildura East Plan, Mildura officially the Food Bowl of Australia and a long-time volunteer awarded for service to community.

Mildura Donor Centre 168a Eighth St, Mildura VIC 3500 Open hours Tuesday 10:00am - 6.30pm Wednesday 11am - 7.30pm Thursday 10:00am - 6.30pm (1st and 2nd Wednesday of the month 12pm-7.30pm) https://www.lifeblood.com.au/ 13 14 95 Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/medicine-withdrawal-nurses-3493701/

This morning talking about court documents from the Depp vs Heard defamation case have been unsealed revealing more shocking and bizarre claims, horror week for Beyonce as she's forced to change two songs on her new album and Geoffrey Rush still on the outer at Aussie film events after not appearing at opening gala of The Melbourne International Film Festival. Image: https://pixabay.com/photos...

This morning talking about Homelessness Week (1-7 August), what Orange Sky do and this September, Orange Sky is calling for Aussies to keep their kit on for three consecutive days for the fourth annual Sudsy Challenge to help people experiencing homelessness access warm showers and clean clothes. https://orangesky.org.au/ https://www.thesudsychallenge.com.au/ Image: https://pixabay.com/photos...

This morning Sarah Gilmore and Mitch Rodd from Mildura Regional Development explain their roles in the business, and the fact that events are really starting to ramp up, especially in October.

Tech Talk thanks to Harvey Norman Mildura Computers, this morning talking about the TV with plenty of the latest tech that is a real bang for your buck, Trevor has tested Elon Musk's Satellite Internet Service in Regional Australia… it's good, but pricey and if you’re playing games on your mobile phone then The Backbone makes it like a console. Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/board-electroni...

This morning first sitting fortnight in parliament, urgent care clinics and GP distribution and the Australian Building and Construction Commission.

Sat 13 Aug 2022 09:00 am to 04:00pm, 87 Commercial St, Merbein https://www.thegreataustralianvanillaslicetriumphmerbein.com/

This morning instead of talking to Mayor Liam Wood Dave caught up with Cr Helen Healy, talking events and theatre opening up and seeing good numbers, Red Cliffs Players celebrating a milestone, gender parity and the heritage study reference group.

This morning talking the Foot & Mouth fears prompting a strong action call to protect the Mallee, Qantas ‘on time ‘ performance lagging, Greening Mildura has free trees and a Mayoral update in this week’s issue.

This morning talking Neighbours wraps up after 37 years, Johnny Depp and Amber Heard set for round two in their defamation case and new details about the secret Kath and Kim project filmed recently in Melbourne.

Talking this morning about how good it is to have people coming together again for events, but how we have to, as a community, start buying tickets for events early instead of leaving it for the last three days.

Several important reports to be considered at this week’s Council meeting, including the Mildura East Growth Area Strategic Framework and the RV, Caravan and Camping Strategy. Also teaming up with Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Communities Council to talk about waste (a free waste information session). 3:30pm on Sunday 7 August at SMECC’s 107-111 Twelfth Street headquarters.

This morning; Google announces new mid-priced smartphone - the Pixel 6a, as Samsung announces it's first in-person event since COVID with what is expected to be new FOLDABLE smartphones. and Love HOT WHEELS? Love the XBOX? Play on the ultimate Hot Wheels track in Forza Horizon's Hot Wheels expansion pack!

Pippo and Pasquale caught up with Dave this morning on Brekky. Friday August 5 8:00pm. Tickets: all $45, available at The Mildura Arts Centre or www.howmuchforcashlive.com (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.howmuchforcashlive.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1T-iBULIgitLjC7mJbFjK_5lCkVW5jiXD96uVI2Bs4vBT2afNsQMPGDz0&h=AT2ANQ2RtyIcy0kbalWn8gnJQb7QagmzZ5IFJSncVqQLBBchfJ-0oQm6AhhZSsrMrJNlTPji5i8...

Gordon from The Gateway Tavern on the front page, Australia’s billion-dollar almond industry facing challenge due to Varroa mite threat… The Weekly visited Minter Magic’s almond orchard to find out how Sunraysia growers may be affected, a celebration of a well-lived life of music – Geoff Evans to be remembered, telehealth cuts will hurt regions say Anne Webster and Carnegie Clock tower centenar...

• Shock twist in the Ricky Martin incest and stalking case, Elton John returning to Australia for his final tour, maybe, and hot gossip on the Neighbours finale next Thursday - who's coming back and what will happen?

Talking Telehealth changes, the lowest amount of Federal sitting weeks since WW2 and Varroa mite and Foot and Mouth Disease.

Netflix with ads, WORDLE now a board game, and Alexa - Make me a coffee!

This morning talking arrests, traffic infringements and several changes being made to firearms storage laws. Information can be found at the Victoria Police website. https://www.police.vic.gov.au/

Expressions of interest open to run Mildura’s New Year’s Eve community event Freeza Committee nominations now open for young people in our region Our latest round of Community Grants are now open for applications https://mrcc.smartygrants.com.au/2022NYE www.mildura.vic.gov.au/freeza www.mildura.vic.gov.au/youthawards https://www.mildura.vic.gov.au/Community/Grants/Community-Grant-Program

This morning talking about Labor set to return 450gl to the environment, the powerhouse project progress, Red Cliffs history book, Bill Sauer to call his last game and former Merbein footballer Josh Carmichael debuts with Collingwood.

This morning talking about Barry Crocker comes out of hiding to appear on A Current Affair to slam the Step One underwear company, a fresh legal blow for Amber Heard and big numbers for the Elvis movie.

The $100,000 Mildura Cup is on next Friday, and this morning we caught up with Sarah Gilmore from Mildura Regional Development and Jarrett Farley from The Mildura Racing Club to talk about how good it is to have events like this running again.