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Hi it's Donna here.
I just want to say a good bye before the festive season and a few thank you acknowledgements to many who have supported Hello Mildura, and to you who listen :) THANK YOU!
I am taking a break in December. Stay connected on Facebook.
See you back here in 2023.
Forever grateful,
Donna x

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com Hello Mildura has a weekly column in the Mildura Weekly newspaper, subscribe here milduraweekly.com.auHello Mildura Podcast is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura, and is played every Sunday at 10am AEST hotfm.org.au If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com If you like what you hear, please leave us a positive review, thank you! :)

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Vernon Knight and Michael Oates share with us the journey of the Mallee Living Histories and the exciting new project they are endeavoring to achieve.

You may have already heard of, the ‘Mallee Living Histories,’ where stories are told by the elderly in our local community, and written by a team of volunteers, which Vernon has created and orchestrated. This is a big project.

This time Vernon has brought in one of the amazing writers Michael Oates, to share his experience and learnings from this very special and privileged experience that he has gained from contributing to these amazing books.

We chat this week about Volume 4, that’s being launched very soon in December 2022, and Vernon’s even bigger project of sharing these stories widely online. Find out how you can become involved too.

You can support this project by donating at kickstarter.com/projects/malleeslivinghistory/for-the-love-of-our-lived-history#

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Vicki Krake is from the Merbein South Community Hall Motor Show.

This is the second time this event has been held. The Merbein South Community Hall Motor Show was a huge success last year and one of the first events held in Sunraysia at the end of Covid.

The event is at Merbein South Community Hall and Park (the old school site) on the Sturt Highway, which the small committee work hard at maintaining.

The funds raised from last year's event went to painting the inside of the hall, upgrading the power to the hall and keeping the committee financial. This year they hope to do more.

This is a "Great Family Day" showcasing all types of vehicles - Hot Rods, Racing Cars, Speedway Cars, Vintage Vehicles, Army Jeeps, Utes and Vans, Muscle Cars, Unrestored Vehicles, Motor Bikes and more. There are expected to be approximately 200 vehicles plus bikes. Also, Merbein Fire Brigade, Mildura Police Patrol Cars, Mildura Truck Centre Tow Trucks.

Plus, there are free children’s activities - Face Painting and a Car Trail.

The food options are BBQ - Sausages, Steak & Hamburgers, Pancakes, Coffee, Hot Chips, Ice Cream, Dogs n Donuts, Water, Soft Drinks, Sandwiches and Devonshire Tea, and there’s a mixture of Market Stalls.

They also have Hourly Giveaways and a Raffle with great Prizes. On entry your ticket puts you into the hourly giveaway draws.

Gates open at 9am to 3pm.
Sunday November 20, 2022.
Cost $5.00 per Adult - Children Under 16 Free!

Location: Merbein South Community Hall and Park (the old school site) on the Sturt Highway.

Check out Facebook at : MerbeinSouthCommunityHub

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Ian Benning has been interested in flying since childhood. Flying model planes and radio control planes and visited the Sunraysia Gliding club in his teens when visiting his sister here.

When moving to Mildura 30 years ago, he joined the gliding club, and he went solo in the club Blanik training glider on his 39th flight at age 39, which was a coincidence.

Over time, Ian has been an instructor in the Sunraysia Gliding Club and is now the current club president.

He also learned to fly powered planes and even had a flying school for a few years at the aerodrome. But gliding was his main sporting interest, and he enjoyed the fellowship of the members and passing on flying skills to people who see the fascination of flying planes without engines.

The Sunraysia Gliding Club has operated on the same site since 1954 when a group of local flying enthusiasts decided to bring gliding to Mildura.

Some say it is Mildura's best kept secret. The club operates all year round but the best weather for flying are the warmer months from November to April.

Gliding is a satisfying sport and provides a gateway to flying powered aeroplanes. You can enjoy flying locally or venture cross country and obtain merit badges for various distances or you can go all out and fly in competitions.

The club has its own instructors and operates every Saturday, weather permitting.

Website: sunraysiaglidingclub.org

Facebook: Sunraysia Gliding Club

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Natasha Anson runs workshops in Yoga, Retreats, and Massage.

She focuses on yoga- Hatha, pre and postnatal, kids’ yoga. and massage.

Natasha is from Robinvale, she is passionate about creating uplifting experiences in her community, she believes firmly that yoga is so much more than what you do on a mat but how you can bring the balance into your everyday life.

In May this year, 2022, Natasha held her first retreat. It was the most uplifting experience for all who were involved. So much so that they have decided to run it again.

There’s a big focus on providing clean healthy food, with the main event this retreat being Saturdays fermentation workshop. The food over the weekend is locally sourced wherever possible and they also feature Robinvale Estates products over the entire weekend.

Event dates: November 5th and 6th, 2022.
Bookings can be made at bookwithnatashaanson.as.me
Facebook facebook.com/Yogaspacewithnatasha To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com Hello Mildura has a weekly column in the Mildura Weekly newspaper, subscribe here milduraweekly.com.auHello Mildura Podcast is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura, and is played every Sunday at 10am AEST hotfm.org.au If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com If you like what you hear, please leave us a positive review, thank you! :)

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Phil Kettle is a local author, born in Mildura, he grew up on a farm in Cardross. He is known around the world for his love of writing books for children and visiting schools to talk about reading and writing.

The first series of books Phil wrote was the TOOCOOL series. There were 8 books in Series 1, and another 8 books in Series 2, and then another 8 books in Series 3. He continued to write 10 more books for Series 4. That makes 34 TOOCOOL books!

MARCY is another series of 10 books – and there are more on the way. Phil has lots of feedback about these books from children, and it seems like they all know that MARCY is in charge, and that TOOCOOL is a legend in his own right.

Phil has published 36 BOYZ RULE books and 24 GIRLZ ROCK books, 8 BILLY KOOL books and the TOOCOOL and MARCY Jarvis Walker Kids Fishing books. Plus 20 GET REAL books recently, and the tummy laughing read of Harry and Jesse and their wonderful time machine.

There is also the OUR AUSTRALIA series for Australian Geographic, 8 books were launched in 2010, and more in 2011 and 2012.

He also has a weekly 10 minute show on Hot FM every Sunday morning at 8am called Clancy of the Outback.

Phil has come in with his 8 new books to add to his series of Clancy of the outback.

They are available here at ambapress.com.au

Website philkettle.com

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Ivan Behsmann from 106.7 Hot FM is co-host with Donna, we chat with Jo about The Mildura Show, 2022.

Ivan is the Station Coordinator at hotfm.org.au, and shares with us the live broadcast times that Hot FM will be covering at the event.

Jo Rodda is the organiser of the 75th Mildura Show in 2022.

Jo operates an event coordination and management service throughout the Northwest region and beyond. This includes the Mildura Show and this is what she is sharing with us on this episode.

Jo is very passionate about our community and making it the best place it can be for the people.

To find out more, and get your tickets, go to mildurashow.org.au

Thursday, Oct 13. 10am – 10pm
Friday, Oct 14. 9am – 10pm
Saturday, Oct 15. 9am – 11pm

Attractions include Tubby the Robot, Freestyle Kings, Horses, Pavilions, Dog Show, Fireworks, Fun Rides, great food and more!

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com Hello Mildura has a weekly column in the Mildura Weekly newspaper, subscribe heremilduraweekly.com.au Hello Mildura Podcast is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura, and is played every Sunday at 10am AEST hotfm.org.au If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com If you like what you hear, please leave us a positive review, thank you! :)

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Dean Worthington is the CEO and Creative Director of Arts Mildura.

He is a local who grew up in Merbein, with a career that has taken him to London, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide working in major events, including education and marketing.

Dean has worked for Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne Fashion Festival, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and more.

In March 2021 Dean returned to Mildura to work for Arts Mildura. Since January this year Dean has taken on the role of CEO.

Dean is also the Festival Director of Arts Mildura’s latest major project SemiArid.

SemiArid will be presented across three distinct chapters held within 2022 and 23 – the chapters include SemiArid Sound, SemiArid Harvest, and SemiArid Vast. Stretching across 42,000 square kilometres of the Mallee from Wentworth to Whycheproof, from Balranald to Birchip.

They been designed to be a unique Mallee experience and provide audiences from right across the state, country, and world with something that can only be experienced in the Mallee.

Rather than delivering a traditional festival model which focuses attention only on one artform, location or town, Arts Mildura’s vision for SemiArid is to craft a diverse program of live music, visual arts, performance, and entertainment in unique locations across the region which is combined with exceptional local food, produce and wine.

Website: semiarid.artsmildura.com.au

Kosha Shanahan is the Event Coordinator and has been since 2017.

Walking Off the War Within is an event happening in Mildura on September 17. You can walk 2, 6 or 10 kms.

This event first began in 2017, as a legacy to Nathan Shanahan who walked from Mildura to Adelaide - over 10 days carrying a 25 Kilo army issued pack.

Nathan was a career fire fighter and an army veteran and diagnosed with PTSD.

The walk was his way to raise awareness of PTSD. He was passionate about sharing this message and his lived experience - especially with other men.

People supported, donated, and walked with him, and at the end of the 400 km journey he realised that he had not taken one single step alone, and he raised over $30,000, donating it to Soldier On.

Unfortunately, Nathan died by suicide in 2016 and soon after, his family and colleagues decided that we needed to get together and walk....and talk. So, the Walking Off the War Within event commenced in 2017, this has been held around Australia.

This year their committee of volunteers are hoping that the 2022 event in Mildura will attract even more people - to help break the stigma that so often keeps people silent.

Website: walkoffww.com/mildura-2022

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Brad Fyfe is the owner of Solunar and The Italian.

With 35 years experience in hospitality, Brad commenced an apprenticeship in Cookery in 1987.

He has worked as a Head Chef & Executive Chef in Melbourne, Perth and Tasmania.

Brad arrived in Mildura 20 years ago as Executive Chef for Stefanos.

From there he has been involved in many food projects in Mildura, including being the leader of Slow Food Mildura, and more.

Solunar is known as a café with food from the heart, made for the soul, he created with Jason Wilkie in November 2020. This situated within the Mildura Waves Aquatic Centre at180-190 Deakin Ave, Mildura, at the Alfred Deakin Centre.

Website: https://solunarsoulfood.com.au/

Mayor Liam Wood was born and bred in Mildura and grew up on the banks of Kings Billabong.

After graduating from the Red Cliffs High School, Liam went on to study landscape architecture at RMIT University. He moved back to Mildura 13 years ago and now runs three businesses.

Liam has a keen interest in events/tourism and the small business sector which he says are vital drivers for the local economy and has dedicated significant resources and time into events and hospitality in Sunraysia for over a decade.

He is involved in many annual charity events, such as Ladies Day, which raises money for Sunraysia cancer research, as well as the ‘our walk’ event, which has raised money for several charities. He said these and other similar events raise much needed funds for local organisations which often get forgotten at State and Federal level.

Mayor Wood has committed to do as much as he can for the Sunraysia community during his term, stressing the region and its people have so much to offer and deserve strong representation from their elected leaders.

He believes Council should always conduct its business with integrity, fairness, honesty, and transparency for all.

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com Hello Mildura has a weekly column in the Mildura Weekly newspaper, subscribe heremilduraweekly.com.au Hello Mildura Podcast is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura, and is played every Sunday at 10am AEST hotfm.org.au If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com If you like what you hear, please leave us a positive review, thank you! :)

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Rhonda Avery is from Melbourne, and is now located in Robinvale teaching art.

Rhonda was a keen drawer from a young age. Then she chose an art pathway through her school years. Finally majoring in printing then onto teaching.

Rhonda has been involved in TAFE Outreach art classes, many and varied workshops, Summer Art School at Charles Sturt Uni, Community projects, such as Riverboat Captain bollards, the Commonwealth Games Baton Archway, the design for a Memorial Park monument in Robinvale and mosaic work for the Community Sculpture Garden.

Rhonda has also been involved in a Community Health / Education Department program (REFHL) promoting wellbeing to school children. This has involved presenting visual arts as the vehicle for various activities for children.

She is also an illustrator for a children’s book: “What Does A Cockatoo Do?”

She has participated in Exhibitions at Ouyen, Swan Hill, Mildura and Balranald as well as many Robinvale art shows and local events. Selling a variety of work, some even internationally.

Rhonda is now running a local Robinvale art group. Where they meet regularly. Including workshops, and different methods, all aiding the creative journey.

Rhona is here to tell us more about an exhibition called A taste of talent from Robinvale Art Group

Exhibition will works by several members of Robinvale Art Group, including Rhonda, Jackie Cousins, Tara Parish & Val Tucker.

Exhibition opening is at 1pm on Sunday 4th September at Workspace 3496, in Red Cliffs, following The Red Cliffs Country Market and will run until September 30.

Website: workspace3496.com

Paul Clarke is the President of the committee for the Cullulleraine Music Festival being held on Oct 7-9, 2022.

We spoke to Stephanie Rogers on Episode 34, but she was unable to tell us the lineup of musicians back then, so now the list is announced!

Listen to our chat with Paul to find out more.

You can check out the full program & grab your tickets at: cullullerainemusicfestival.com.au

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Peter Kelly from Murray Offroad Adventures has a deep understanding and a vast knowledge of this northwest corner of Victoria.

Peter grew up on a local Mallee farm, with his passion and knowledge of the area. His early years involved exploring this diverse landscape, shearing sheep, driving tractors and mustering stock on horseback between the Sunset Country through to the Murray River.

Peter's experience spans over 30 years of working on major projects with Landcare, forest management, emergency services (fire and flood) and the development of techniques to create flooding in modified landscapes and salinity control.

His work includes working with the indigenous and broader communities involving implementing some major advances in managing public and private landscapes in the Mallee to preserve our heritage, both indigenous and non-indigenous.

Murray Offroad Adventures provide tours of this area of Victoria.

Website - murrayoffroadadventures.com.au

Rosa Chirchiglia is an organizer of The Mallee Almond Blossom Festival, which is an exciting annual event that showcases the products, people, and art of the Mallee District.

The festival coincides with the blooming of the almond trees at the beginning of spring.

This year the festival is returning and will be bigger than ever!

Held on the grounds of the Robinvale Community Arts Centre overlooking the beautiful Murray River.

It’s a relaxing day where you can grab local produce & enjoy all day entertainment for the whole family.

When: Sunday 21st August 2022
Time: 10am to 4pm
Where: Robinvale Community Arts Centre, McLennan Dr, Robinvale, 3549
Entry Fee: $10 (under 16 free)

Website: mabf.org.au

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Stephanie Rogers has been behind the scenes of Cullulleraine Music Festival over a few years helping with social media and marketing for the event, and this year has stepped into the role of music director (previously held by her father Christopher Rogers).

The Cullulleraine Music Festival is an annual, not for profit, event held in a picturesque, Mallee, lakeside location approximately 50 km from Mildura.

Since its inception in 2015, the festival has developed as a keystone music event in the North Western Victorian region, attracting over 1,000 festival goers.

Typically, the event is run over 3 days and features local and interstate artists with a range of genres, from folk, indie to blues and roots.

This year, the Cullulleraine Music Festival will be held on October 8th, with camping and festivities for campers over the whole weekend (the 7th, 8th & 9th).

Although the lineup hasn’t been announced yet, the organisers are pleased to say that the performers they have on board will attract a diverse range of festival goers.

Check out more details & grab your tickets at: cullullerainemusicfestival.com.au/
Anthony Murphy began winemaking at Mildara Blass.

In 1988 Anthony and his brother Patrick established Trentham Estate Winery at their family’s property on the banks of the Murray River at Trentham Cliffs, NSW, near Mildura.

Trentham Estate Winery is distinctive among Australia’s notable wineries. With its outstanding wines, excellent food and a stunning natural landscape, they reflect 100 years of grape growing traditions and experience on the part of its founders, the Murphy family.

In 2006 Anthony and Pat were nominated for Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine magazine’s prestigious Winemaker of the Year award.

Another major highlight of Anthony’s career was receiving the Trophy for Best International Shiraz at the 2008 International Wine & Spirit Competition.

Today the Estate is a well recognised establishment with an award-winning Cellar Door and Restaurant and continues to grow and produce highly commended wines.

There’s a bit of history that goes back in Anthony’s family, where they found opportunity for their family in a new land opening in New South Wales, purchasing a property 15 km’s from Mildura at Trentham Cliffs, a settlement developed after World War 2.

The Murphy Vineyards are now 60 hectares under vines of various ages, and the winemaking facility is a state-of-the-art complex handling 5000 tons of premium fruit each vintage.

Since the late 80’s, the Murphy’s have created a much-loved venue for locals and a not-to-be missed riverside destination for visitors. A consistency of quality and attention to detail has been rewarded with hundreds of wine show medals, trophies, and business awards over 30+ years.

Contact : https://trenthamestate.com.au/

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Georgie Irvine is the Founder of Styled by Georgie.

Georgie has been on what she calls a rollercoaster of life for 40 plus years, but here she is, now living out her dream as a personal stylist.

After completing her styling training with Australia’s leading styling institution, she now teaches her clients to dress with confidence through the power of clothes.

Her styling successcomes from setting a relaxed vibe while keeping it professional, treating each person as unique, but most of all, her strong passion is to inspire women one outfit at a time.

Check out styledbygeorgiei.com.au

Justin Lamattina (27) and Giac Ietto (29) are the owners of the Honey Bar & Rooftop.

Giac and Justin both started their careers in the industry at a young age DJ-ing at local 18th and 21st birthdays before eventually playing at local clubs.

From there they ran events at a couple of venues over the years, with a lot of hiccups along the road – so they say.

After running Heaven Nightclub at the Sandbar for 5 years, they were approached from the owner to buy the whole Sandbar business from him.

So in December 2021 Justin & Giac took ownership and rebranded it into Honey Bar & Rooftop.

Their vision with Honey Bar was to move from the old pub/sports bar that was previously there into a cocktail bar and restaurant with options for top quality food and drinks with lots of inspiration from the city.

They’re now 8 months in and have made a lot of changes throughout the whole venue which is now almost unrecognisable from what it was a year ago.

They recently got new kitchen equipment, including a flame grill which has given us the opportunity to make some big changes to their menu, adding a lot of flame grilled options.

Check out facebook.com/honeybarmildura

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Gordon McIlwaine is the Chief Executive Officer of The Gateway in Mildura.

Gordon has been in the industry for 40 years running national organisations.

The Gateway has been known for many years as a friendly Mildura pub and family restaurant, on Fifteenth St.

Today we are talking specifically about the new Café / restaurant / bar / and the semi fine dining restaurant called Verde, and an al fresco dining location.

Website: gatewaytavern.com.au

Debbie Halliwell is the owner of The Garden of Hope.

The Garden of Hope is a great family tourist attraction in Mildura, by Lake Hawthorn.

The Garden of Hope is for people of all ages and walks of life to come and relax, have some fun, games, a mini golf course, playground and activities, kiosk, souvenirs, coffee, snacks, light lunches or just wandering the gardens to read the inspiring quotes or even have a special function here.

It is a Not-for-Profit Community Care organisation and Charity, where the owners are very concerned at the number of people who struggle with depression, hopelessness and want to give up on life because of no hope. So they created beautiful gardens using everyday things of life to create something visual, to convey a deeper meaning of life.

There is also a most beautiful large 4 bedroom Bed & Breakfast Lake House available for those wanting a peaceful retreat by the lakes edge among prolific bird life.

Debbie has a big dream and HOPE that this place will somehow be an inspiration to all, that no matter who you are or whatever your situation, that you can step out and dare to do the impossible. She believes that inside every person is something great that needs to be discovered.

ENTRY is by Donation to help with running and ongoing development costs.
Opening times are Thurs-Sat 10 am - 4pm or booking.
Website: gardenofhopemildura.org

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Ivan Behsmann is Donna's guest co-host today. Ivan is known as a co-host of the popular Friday night show called Talking Taboo with Fiona & Ivan on 106.7 Hot FM, and he is also the Station Coordinator at Hot FM community radio station, and just recently a new show The Early Morning Breakfast Show on Tuesday & Thursday with Donna as co-host. Today they chat with a well known colleague, to say thank you and farewell.

Bill Sauer is a well know name and voice in Mildura and Sunraysia.

We call him the Voice of Sunraysia.

He has been a member of Hot FM’s General Committee of SCRA since 2017, and then President since 2020.

Bill’s voice is heard as a presenter on Saturday Morning Sports Show, and he’s also a member of Football Commentary Team on SFNL Match of the Day broadcasts, on Hot FM.

He joined HOT FM in 2007 to maintain local sporting content on air and is still doing so.

Bill was also a tv presenter with WIN TV (sports) for 10 years.

Bill has also been a teacher of English in Victorian Secondary Schools for the past 43 years and is very well respected by many current and past students.

Bill has been an MC for many Sunraysia events and fundraisers over 40 years.

He was awarded an OAM (Order of Australia Medal) in 2013 for Services to the Mildura Community.

Bill will be leaving us, in Mildura to enjoy retirement with family. Thank you & all the best Bill.

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Rohan Morris is the Artistic Director of Workspace 3496.

Rohan has worked across multiple industries including not-for-profit, community, corporate, arts, events, education, and health.

Motivated by desire, community and sustainability, Rohan is constantly working to generate leading ideas and outcomes along with a vibrant vision for a sustainable industry as a respected leader of creative teams, organisations, and community.

Born in Mildura, Rohan after completing VCE at Red Cliffs Secondary College, he went on to study Graphic Design and then a Bachelor of Visual Arts with Honours.

After working in Sydney, Rohan decided to bring his business Rdot Consultants, back to his hometown and re-establish himself in the local community and arts industry as a practicing artist.

Workspace 3496 was founded in early 2022 and established to showcase local and emerging artists while fostering creatives to run workshops to establish their practice.

It’s a platform to learn, teach, share, and enrich our local community.

Workspace 3496 is located in 238 Indi Ave, Red Cliffs, VIC.

workspace3496.com/

Email: info@workspace3496.com

Or call Rohan at +61 416 717 669

Mikaela Stafrace is the founder of WomenCAN Australia.

Since 2019, WomenCAN Australia has been assist women to become employment capable by connecting peer supported communities of women, with vocational training and onto employment.

It has two programs – a social enterprise called WomenCAN Facilities Services and a peer supported vocational; training pathway that leads to a job.

Mikaela has spent many years in corporate settings and has served as a company director on government boards & industry associations.

The model Mikaela has devised was evaluated by Victoria University. The facilities services business engages qualified tradeswomen, gardeners and cleaners to provide services to the homes of women especially those living in crisis accommodation.

WomenCAN has 27 women on its register servicing 14 clients.

In 2020, Mikaela was awarded a Myer Innovation Fellowship to continue her work and in 2021 was made an AMP Tomorrow Maker.

womencanaustralia.org

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Brodie and Nicholas Waters are adventurous brothers and Sunraysia’s top-level motorcycle riders.

It's fair to say that racing is in their family’s blood, as their older brother Josh, too is a multiple time Australian Superbike Champion.

In 2021 both Nicholas and Brodie finished well inside the top 10 of the Finke Dessert Race.

They have just completed the long trek to Alice Springs for the 2022 Finke Desert Race which is a very fast track of approx. 240ks each way with an overnight stay in the township of Finke. They were both favourites in this gruelling race, against the world's top motorcycle riders.

Brodie had a brilliant run - coming in fourth position. Unfortunately, Nicholas however, was not so good this year, crashing heavily at approx. the 80k mark of the track putting himself and bike out.

His internal injuries were too severe to continue, so he was brought back to the start line where Julie (his mum) took him to hospital.

He is now told to rest and getting further updated scans & tests to follow his healing process.

Both boys have been racing dirt bikes since they were 4yrs old competitively and have spent literally 3 weekends out of 4 on the road travelling this country to follow the race events until their teenage years.

Both over the years have experienced huge success with multiple Australian titles as well as State titles in four states of Vic/NSW/QLD/SA.

Facebook: Nicholas Water Fan Page

Website: nicholaswaters.com.au

Facebook: Brodie Waters Fan Page

Website: brodiewaters.com.au

Now the local Hattah Desert Race is being held on the 1st - 3rd of July 2022.
Tickets are available hattahdesertrace.com.au

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Pamela Quennell and partner Geoff are the owners of Coffee Que.

16 years ago, their adventure into coffee roasting began.

They have a love for really good coffee, so Geoff set about enquiring as to buying a small 250g coffee roaster and then sourced some green beans from various countries through an importer in Melbourne.

Coffee roasters, and good freshly roasted coffee was just starting to become the latest trend, particularly in Melbourne, and instant coffee from the supermarket was not the go, for the customer who had experienced freshly roasted coffee from the many cafes who had espresso machines.

After many roasts and many tastings and involving friends to do some tasting of the different coffees they roasted, they felt confident to start selling freshly roasted coffee to the public.

They started selling 15 years ago at the Mildura Field days, and then attended the Sunraysia Farmers Market, and have been attending ever since.

They buy their coffee beans in Indonesian, Guatemala, Indian Tiger, Costa Rica, Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, and Brazil.

Coffee Que are boutique coffee roasters as they don’t have a retail shop, but supply to some restaurants and cafes locally and have customers from Melbourne, Qld, and NSW that have bought Coffee Que from the market, and love it enough to have it sent through the post.
Connect on Facebook: Coffee Ques Coffee Roasters

Miranda Lamattina is an Aged Care Connector for SMECC. Connecting people who are over 65 with social activities, in home nursing care, supporting independent living, meal delivery, domestic cleaning and more.

To access her service call (03)50221006

Email: pra2@smecc.org.au

Website: smecc.org.au

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Robyn Blackie is the Secretary of the Mildura/Merbein Rotary Club.

Sue Clohesy who is the past organiser of the Mildura Antique Fair, which has been an annual advent in Mildura for almost 20 years.

The Mildura/Merbein Rotary Club are the new organisers of the Mildura Antique Fair at the Mildura Airport Hanger.

The Mildura Antique Fair has many stalls with treasures to be found.

It has an all-day BBQ and, morning and afternoon tea, with homemade sandwiches & cakes, and barista coffee.

The event is at the Mildura Airport Hanger

Sat July 2nd, 2022 —9am to 5pm

Sun July 3rd, 2022 —9am to 3pm

For updates mildura.vic.gov.au/Calendar-of-Event

Contact Robyn Blackie on 0408324180

facebook.com/mildura.antiquefair

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Vernon Knight discovered the joy of creative writing six or seven years ago. He is the author of “Happenstance” and “Deaths in Paradise,” and more.

His work has been widely recognised with Membership of the Order of Australia in 2002, the Tattersalls Enterprise and Achievement Award and the Centenary Medal in 2003.

Today Vernon has come to chat with us about his most recent book “From Cradle to Grave”. This is about hiking in the Tasmanian High Country when a blizzard hit Cradle Mountain.

Another project that Vernon had created, was prior to the Age Care Royal Commission when there was a growing realisation that Nursing Home care needed to be reformed.

As a retired social worker, Vernon concluded that he could enhance the wellbeing of our elderly community, by giving them the chance to share their stories.

A review undertaken by Monash Health during the first book, confirmed the benefits of this project, so Vernon was determined to keep going.

Now working on Book 4 (with all volunteer writers involved). Vernon expects to capture a total of nearly 80 stories by the end of this year.

Vernon helps other writers publish their books too. Such as “Out to Dry” by Dick Johnstone, “Rhythm and Rhyme” by Michael Oates, “The Write Time” by U3A writers, while attempting to pursue his own writing interests.

Email vernon.knight1@bigpond.com

Should you wish to make a small donation in support of Mallee Living Histories, feel free to make a tax-free donation to Princes Court Limited. Phone 03 5022 1022

Get The Mallee Living Histories from Princes Court or collinsbooksmildura.com.au

Angylina Kiyomorét G. Zayn is a Vegan Influencer Talent Manager and Founder of The Zayn Act

Born in Turkey, she came to Australia when she was only seven with her family, and they ended up in Mildura.

Angylina went to school in Midura, then dabbled in businesses at 17yo.

Angylina had a dream, so she went after it at 19 years of age to pursue it in Melbourne.

She says: ‘I am forever grateful for this decision because while living alone when I was 21yrs old in St Kilda, I made the morally right action to be Vegan (September 2017).’

She then created a business called ‘The Zayn Act’ to work with Vegans who aren't afraid to be vocal about the atrocities that animals experience every day.

With The Zayn Act she wants every Vegan to have a louder and greater voice than the mainstream media.

instagram.com/angylinazayn

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This podcast is a little different when the mics are swapped. Donna invited Zoey in for a chat, and Zoey then ended up interviewing Donna about returning to Mildura and diving into a new project in her tree change.

Zoey Andrews was born in Mildura and grew up in Werrimull, and considers herself a country kid at heart.

Zoey is involved in local basketball, football, and speedway.

She absolutely loves Mildura, our community and everything it has to offer.

Zoey started a cadetship at Sunraysia Daily when she was in Year 12 but decided to move into banking not long after she became qualified.

She got back into journalism about a year and a half ago as her passion for sharing people's stories and writing continued.

Zoey states: ‘I believe I have one of the best, and most privileged jobs in the world.’

At Mildura Weekly she is the sports journalist, although she does the occasional general story. She also lays the content on the pages of the paper too.

Zoey has two boys - Lucas, 9 and Bohdi, 5.

Website: milduraweekly.com.au/

Facebook: facebook.com/milduraweekly

Mildura Weekly and Hello Mildura is excited to announce their collaboration, both a newspaper and podcast dedicated to what's happening in Mildura and wider Sunraysia.

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Vincent Morfuni is Chairman of the Australian Calabrese Cultural Association (ACCA).

Vincent was born in Calabria and arrived in Australia as a child.

In 2017 a group decided to found ACCA to advocate on behalf of the community, and to project a positive image of the Calabrese community.

ACCA is a not-for-profit association that is member based.

They held an international conference in Calabria in 2019 to establish cultural and commercial links between Calabria and Australia. The conference was highly successful and received media coverage from the Calabrian media.

They also planned another conference in 2020 but Covid restrictions prevented that going ahead. However, they now aim to hold another conference in 2023.

They have made submissions to the Aged Care inquiry; and established the ‘Calabrese of the year Award,’ and the program ‘Sono Calabrese’

They are also working with the University of Melbourne to establish an exchange scholarship program between the university of Calabria at Cosenza and the university of Melbourne.

The ACCA are now holding an event in Mildura to bestow the 2020 award that had to be postponed because of Covid.

They would like to have more members from Regional Victoria and ask anyone who is interested to contact them.

Get your tickets at event in Mildura HERE

Website: australiancalabrese.weebly.com/

YouTube channel: youtube.com

Phone: 0408087125

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Katrina Lee is a local woman who started The Village Catch-Ups.

This was an initiative she began last year based on the knowledge and experience of the impact of isolation on mental health, the benefits of community, connection and being physically active as well as from a desire to help small ‘active lifestyle based' businesses.

The Village Catch-Ups focuses on making it easy for individuals or friend groups to all come together and socialise again, have the opportunity to meet new people, stretch their comfort zones, enjoy themselves and participate in physical activity that they may have been hesitant to do alone.

Also, this was an opportunity for small businesses to showcase the kind of activities they have on offer that group participants can choose to attend on a more regular basis.

The activities have ranged from once off sessions or a small 4 week offer.

The activities organised so far have been

· Flying Trapeze

· Aerial Silks, Lyra and Burlesque Dance Class

· Reformer Pilates and Yoga,

· Bollywood Dancing

· Kayaking

· And just recently the No Lights No Lycra Mildura event.

The aim is for 1-2 activities a month and there is no commitment required.

It has currently been running by Katrina who has been contacting businesses to see if they would be interested. But Katrina is also keen for businesses to contact her.

The Village Catch Ups are free of charge.
Facebook group Village Catch-Ups MILDURA

The Bogan Hippie
Website katrinalee.co

Anna Kilpatrick is the Early Years Coordinator in Robinvale – and has been working in the Early Years department for 14 years, and has recently taken on the position of Co-ordinator at Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS) Early Years

RDHS offers a range of programs with a focus of working with families of children aged between 0 -12.

RDHS is committed to supporting all families and their Early Years programs offer family support and education, linking families into services and providing high quality early learning opportunities through play-based learning.

Website rdhs.com.au/

The Mallee Girls - new Ouyen radio show omn Hot FM
Instagram instagram.com/themalleegirls/

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Kylie Dew is the Coordinator of the Sunraysia Farmers Market,

Kylie shares with us about Australian designer & tv personality Jamie Durie is coming to Good Earth Fare, on June 11.

As a committed environmentalist, Jamie has worked with numerous outstanding organisations dedicated to conservation and environmental responsibility.

The market will be a super-sized event with many free activities and attractions for all ages. Running from 8am-3pm on June 11

Jamie will appear between 11am-1pm

What the market does:

· Producers
They have 40+ stallholders attend every market.

· Farmers Market Breakfast

· Cooking Demonstrations

· Live entertainment by local musicians and singers

· Children’s activities

· And includes the Riverfront Boutique Market

Want to be a volunteer? Go to the website to contact Kylie.
sunraysiafarmersmarket.com.au

Tegan Douglas is the co-owner of Outback Almonds. An almond farm on the banks of the Darling River in far west NSW.

Outback Almonds was established in 1998. It began as a 3000 tree crop that grew to 9000, with a selection of natural, blanched, slivered, hot and spicy and chocolate coated almonds available to purchase via their online shop.

Tegan now invites you to stay the night and indulge in one of their three Canvas Bell Tents they call 'Glamping.’ Or if you're just passing by, or looking for something a little different, you can book for a Long Lunch or Dinner under the stars.

And if you're interested to see how an almond farm works, harvest time is from January to April, and has a relatively unique method of farming for much of Australia.

And if you're looking to host your next special event or corporate function, they can help you too!

Be sure to make note of Blossom time in early August, it is truly a magical time to visit.

Upcoming Event: Dining in the blossom 2022

13 Aug, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm AEST
Dine at Outback Almonds for a unique experience amongst the picturesque almond blossom, Saturday 13 August 2022.

Email outbackalmonds@gmail.com
Phone 0429 407 045

outbackalmonds.com.au/

Ivan Behsmann from 106.7 Hot FM Mildura radio shares the fresh new morning show he is presenting along with Donna, every Tuesday and Thursday from 7 – 9am AEST.

You can tune in on your radio at
106.7 FM Mildura
90.7 FM for Robinvale, Wentworth and Ouyen
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Donna's enthusiastic guest co-host is Em, from SATURDAY NIGHT MAYHEM.

Emily Tasci plays a variety of all things heavy....from classic 70s hard rock, occult & stoner jams to thrash, death & doom metal every Saturday night from 9pm on your local community radio station 106.7 HOT FM Mildura! Listen live or stream the show from www.hotfm.org.au
Follow on instagram @saturday_night_mayhem

Don Carrazza is an Italian-born entrepreneur who has called Mildura home since he migrated in 1955.

Don developed a range of businesses in the hospitality and tourism industries that include Piccola Italia, Grand Hotel, Stefano’s Restaurant, and the Mildura Brewery, amongst others.

He has been an active voluntary member of the local community, participating in local clubs or chairing organisations over the last 40 years that include Irymple Football Club, Mildura Tourism and Sunraysia Regional Consulting.

Don’s business success has been noted through numerous hospitality industry awards, while he recognises the support and work of his late wife, Anna DeVito.

He is the father of three children, the grandfather of eight and the great-grandfather of one.

At nearly 83 years of age, he is looking forward to more travel, stable health, and time to enjoy his family and friends.

I have invited Don in for a chat not only to chat about his life achievements, but also about his inspiring book titled 'My Story – Living in Opportunity.' Which begins from his childhood in Italy to migrating to his new life in Mildura.
Book available at collinsbooksmildura.com.au To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com If you like what you hear, please leave us an awesome review AND five star rating! Thanks! :)
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Dianne Butler is a Volunteer for Red Cliffs - Renew Op Shop and Foodbank. She came in to tell us all about the wonderful work they do.

Renew is a shop run by the Anglican Parish of Mildura South. (APOSS) at

33 Indi Avenue, Red Cliffs

P: (03) 5024 2731
E: office@aposs.org.au

Jo Rodda grew up in Buronga/Gol Gol on a dried fruit property, and it was there she developed an appreciation of life on the land.

Much of her working life has involved agriculture, from propagating plants, to surveying the soils and chasing sheep and much more.

Having time off work and focusing on her children, Jo kept busy with many volunteer roles within the community.

Health and children featured prominently including positions with many committees and projects in Mildura and Red Cliffs.

Jo has had experience as a small business owner, having been the joint proprietor in a horticultural contract harvesting, pruning and labour hire business and a wine grape grower.

In 2021 Jo stood as a candidate for local government in the Wentworth Shire. She sees this to be an absolute honour to have been elected as one of nine leaders within the community.

Jo operates an event coordination and management service throughout the Northwest region and beyond. This includes the Mildura Field Days, she has done this for the last seven years, along with The Mildura Show.The Mildura Field Days is about farmers, business, families and fun.

Jo is very passionate about our community and making it the best place it can be for the people.

Jo 0487 021 122

Email: jo@mildurafielddays.com.au
mildurafielddays.com.au

Entry fees for the 2022 event.
Adults $10,
Aged Pensioners $5,
18 and under free.
School groups and teachers are admitted free on Friday

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st of May 2022 at the l Mildura Racing Club, 53 Racecourse Road, just off Cowra Ave Mildura

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Ivan Behsmann joins Donna as a guest co-host on this episode. Ivan is known as a host of the popular Friday night show called Talking Taboo with Fiona & Ivan on 106.7 Hot FM, and he is also the Station Coordinator at Hot FM community radio station. Thanks for being a fun co-host Ivan!

Paul Mensch is the Manager of Veteran Services, for the Mildura RSL. His role includes coordinating and planning memorial events such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, running the RAAF Museum, facilitating the RSL retirement units, coordinating and sometimes conducting RSL funerals, and he’s a veteran’s advocate helping veterans and their families deal with DVA.

The mission of the RSL is to support the wellbeing and betterment of its members – serving and ex-serving men and women of the Australian Defence Force, its allies, and their families – with provision of welfare and commemorative services and, where appropriate, contribute to worthy needs within the broader community.

Paul served for 5 years as a full-time Royal Australian Air Force photographer. He worked in Edinburgh with Aircraft Research and Development Unit as a test flight photographer.

He also worked with 92 Wing and undertook operations in the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea.

Contact RSL at mildurarsl.com.au Phone (03) 50231888

The Anzac poem byD. Hunter(A veteran of Shaggy Ridge with the 2/12 Battalion in WW2)

I saw a kid marchin’ with medals on his chest.
He marched alongside Diggers marching six abreast.
He knew that it was ANZAC Day - he walked along with pride.
He did his best to keep in step with the Diggers by his side.

And when the march was over the kid was rather tired.
A Digger said “Whose medals, son?” to which the kid replied:
“They belong to daddy, but he did not come back.
He died up in New Guinea on a lonely jungle track”.

The kid looked rather sad then and a tear came to his eye.
The Digger said “Don’t cry my son and I will tell you why.
Your daddy marched with us today - all the blooming way.
We Diggers know that he was there - it’s like that on ANZAC Day”.

The kid looked rather puzzled and didn’t understand,
But the Digger went on talking and started to wave his hand.
“For this great land we live in, there’s a price we have to pay
For we all love fun and merriment in this country where we live.
The price was that some soldier his precious life must give.

For you to go to school my lad and worship God at will,
Someone had to pay the price so the Diggers paid the bill.
Your daddy died for us my son - for all things good and true.
I wonder if you understand the things I’ve said to you”.

The kid looked up at the Digger - just for a little while
And with a changed expression, said, with a lovely smile:
“I know my dad marched here today - this is ANZAC Day.
I know he did. I know he did, all the bloomin’ way”.
(Read by Bill Sauer)

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Bill Sauer joins Donna as a guest co-host on this episode. Bill is known in Mildura as a host of the popular Saturday Morning Sports Show on 106.7 Hot FM, and a local live football commentator too, AND he is the President of the Hot FM community radio committee. Thanks for being a fun co-host Bill.

Keath Kendall is a board member of theSunraysia Football Netball League. He came to chat with us about Sunraysia football starting again this weekend on Good Friday!

You can follow what is happening at facebook.com/SunraysiaFootballNetballLeague

Nathan Carnie is the author of Monsters of the Mallee, a true-crime series focused on suspicious deaths around the Mallee region of Victoria from 1960-to 2015. He examines 29 different cases, that contain mafia-related deaths, several unsolved mysteries, serial killers, and even cults.

Nathan’s interest in forensics began at the age of 12. He now has 2 tertiary degrees, one in forensic science and another in Science (Human Anatomy).

Monsters of the Mallee is a focus on serial killer Sandy MacRae who was convicted of 4 murders (the Marafioti family & Albert O'Hara), despite police believing he was associated with up to 10. It is however rumored throughout underworld circles that this could even amount to 28 deaths.

Detective Sergeant John Kennedy was the main local investigator on the case, who provided the actual interview of MacRae and his co-accused when she finally confessed to having assisted MacRae after the fact.

Newspaper clippings, coronial inquests, court reports, interviews with detectives and associates/family of deceased/offenders, were resources used in Nathan’s book.

Nathan’s motivation for this book is to inform locals of these suspicious deaths that have occurred in their area. Both the locations and behaviours associated with these crimes. And to potentially help reignite a memory or a piece of information that may support an unsolved crime.

He aims to create a movement in locals' thinking, making them conscious of where unknown remains are suspected, and therefore somewhat increase the potential of assisting in their discovery.

facebook.com/Monsters-of-the-Mallee

Email monstersofthemallee@gmail.com

Find out where to purchase this on the stockist list at yourtownmurders.com

Meaghan Katrak Harris in conversation with Donata Carrazza Fvent
Register here facebook.com/events

Grab your tickets to the Hot Mallee Music Festival HERE

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Aaron Hawkins is a Sunraysia based photographer. He is the owner of Hawkeye Photography.

Aaron is a photographer with a passion for capturing the magic of a moment, including weddings, family photos, award winning landscapes, events, portraits, sport photography and freelance work. He even does product photography, night skies as well as wildlife and architecture and drone photography.

Aaron loves capturing magic moments and is not afraid to push the boundaries.

His photography journey started with just snapping some sunsets with his phone, but he quickly realized he had always subconsciously looked for compositions and always took photos whenever he could.

With much trial and error, Aaron’s passion grew over the last 6 years thanks to some amazing inspiration, encouragement, and support.

His Achievements include various awards in various photography competitions. His amazing images are used in media for various organizations including Visit Mildura ads which are featured on city buses around Australia.

For Aaron it’s more than a photograph, it’s a medium in which along with technology he can capture magic moments.

Check out more at hawkeyephoto.net

Joanne Dichiera and Miranda Lamattina are the Outreach Workers at SMECC (Sunraysia Mallee Ethnic Community Council) in Mildura.

They run programs for seniors 50 yrs+ from CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities.

This program is for people from different backgrounds to engage in sporting activities to meet new people, and to help with physical and mental health, due to Covid 19. It’s a go at your own pace no expectations program for seniors to enjoy physically and socially.

They offer programs:

Tuesdays 9:30am: Gentle Water Aerobics

Wednesday 10:30am: Walking along the riverfront

Thursday 11:00am: Pilates

SMECC provides local immigrants & refugee communities with a range of services such as

· ACFE English Classes

· Playgroup services

· Conversation and Reading English Class

· Life Skills Computer Classes

· Youth Groups,

· Learner Driver Program,

· Encompass program -linking the elderly to My Aged Care

· Seasonal Worker Accommodation Program

· Employment and Community Food Relief

And SMECC are always looking for people who are willing to volunteer to help with these services.

Contact Jo or Miranda at SMECC on (03) 50221006 or call in at their office at 107-111 Twelfth St Mildura.

Check out smecc.org.au to enroll or enquire about their programs.

Grab your tickets to the Hot Mallee Music Festival HERE

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Our guests share more things to do in Mildura - Dag & Michelle chat about their restaurant Botanica Cuisine, in Mildura.

Michelle Adams & Dag Demarkow are the owners of BOTANICA CUISINE by DAG DEMARKOW & CO RESTAURANTS MILDURA

Dag Demarkow was born in Denmark.

During Dag’s extensive career he has had the pleasure to cook for many well-known personalities including the Danish Royal Family, Princess Diana, Bill Gates, and Brendan Fraser just to mention a few.

In January 1998 saw Dag make the big move to Australia.

From 2013 to 2016 Dag leased Trentham Estate Restaurant and operated as head chef & proprietor with his wife Michelle Adams, who is locally born, and was the wedding coordinator at Trentham Estate.

With over 30 years’ experience Chef Dag has introduced a menu of modern Australian cuisine using local produce found in Sunraysia.

Michelle and Dag pride themselves in providing Mildura as a place to eat with great food and service and find joy in seeing people enjoy the food they have created.

Botanica Cuisine is located at 427 Deakin Ave, Mildura.

Check out botanicacuisine.com/

Grab your tickets to the Hot Mallee Music Festival HERE

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We have three guests today!

Akash Cheema is the owner of the new café The Coffee Palace in Mildura. Situated at The Grand Hotel at 127 Seventh St, Mildura

Akash and his family have had a long-standing background in hospitality. They have recently acquired and reopened the Spanish Grill and reinstated the Coffee Palace at the Bistro.

They currently run a variety of hospitality venues across metropolitan and regional Victoria, with a strong focus on customer experience.

Growing up around hotels and motels, it was evident that this would play a part in his future career progression.

Akash is based in Melbourne. Aside from hospitality, his family also focus on property development. With a focus on bringing the luxury touch and experience of a hotel into boutique residences within Melbourne.

Find out more at milduragrand.com.au

Mario Mammone and wife Maria are the owners of Orange World Mildura. Located in Buronga NSW, just over the Murray River.

During picking season visitors can see pickers at work. In orange blossom time, the trees are laden with blossom and the beautiful, sweet scent drifts throughout the orchard. Travel on the 70-seat tractor train is undercover, and passengers receive a fruit tasting informative commentary on a wealth of citrus information with a juicy sense of humor.

Find out more at orangeworldmildura.com.au

Michael Robertson is a local entrant from the Variety Club 4WD Adventure Bash.

He is holding a fundraiser event in Mildura on Sunday, April 10 at 4pm, at the Mildura Bowls Club, 176 Cureton Ave, Mildura.

This event includes auction/raffles, live music, BBQ, a renowned magician, bowling lessons & fun barefoot bowls, and ghost tours after dark.

All proceeds raised go to the Variety Club.

To find out more about the Variety Club Bash go here fundraise.variety.org.au

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Our guests are from the entertainment industry, Dave speaking about a comedy show coming to Mildura, AND Steve chatting about a music festival happening in Mildura.

David O'Neil is an Australian stand-up comedian, actor, bass guitarist, writer, television and radio presenter living in Melbourne.

We are very excited as Dave is coming to do a live act at Cafe 1909 with Brad Oakes & Billy Stiles.

Dave is well known for his frequent appearances on TV show Spicks and Specks, and Nova 100 radio announcer, and of course his funny stand-up comedy acts.

He is also the author of The Summer of '82, a comedic memoir of his life after school and the adventures he got up to.

Dave is coming to Cafe 1909, in Mildura for his comedy show ‘What's the Joke’ - bringing the laughs to the Murray riverfront on Friday 25th March, with Brad Oakes & Billy Stiles.

This event is at Cafe 1909

Friday 25 March 2022 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Tickets are $30, get yours here trybooking.com/BXIZA

Starts at 8pm until 10pm and the restaurant will be offering dinner from 6pm.

You can find out more about Dave at daveoneil.net.au/

Stephen Wait is one of the organisers from Hot FM Mildura, of the Hot Mallee Music Festival.

The Hot Mallee Music Festival is presented by Hot FM. This is a live event at Mildura Arts Centre on April 22 at 7pm.

This is a night of incredible music, featuring Melbourne acts The Gold Street Sound and Boorook, and a carefully curated selection of local artists including Ernie Mitchell, Overwound, Ian & Andrea, Brandon Kitt, Flake and Jack Emanuelle, & Cameron Tilley.

Tickets are $27, get yours at milduraartscentre.com.au

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Our guests today are from Mildura and Robinvale, listen up, and enjoy!

Amanda Bernaldo is involved in the cat rescue program through Mallee Cats and always provides a professional and caring attitude in all her work.

Amanda has worked at Riverbend Veterinary Service for the last 20 years. She is a qualified veterinary nurse and passionate advocate for responsible pet ownership.

Amanda has also been a ranger in NSW so has firsthand experience in dealing with the repercussions of unwanted and neglected pets.

Amanda coordinates the Veterinary work for Mallee Cats and supports foster carers through any medical or behavioural issues. As well as fostering many kittens herself.

Amanda is also a dog trainer and runs a super puppy school as well as an older dog training service.

If you would like to help as a foster carer or adopt a cat, Mallee Cats can be contacted at malleecats@hotmail.com

Mallee Cats on Facebook at facebook.com/Mallee-cats

Riverbend Veterinary Service Phone (03) 50220099

Email rivervet2@bigpond.com
riverbendvet.com.au

Paul Costa is a multi-award-winning country music singer & songwriter, with many awards and chart hits to his credit, with all his success Paul has no desire to slow down.

His latest track titled ‘Drinkin’ Hours’ is a very catchy tune, and was written by Bobby Tomberlin, Wil Nance and Dan Alley, who I believe have worked with the likes of (Blake Shelton, Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, George Strait, Brad Paisley, Joe Nichols)

Success is no stranger to Paul. In January 2018, during Tamworth Country Music Festival, Paul was inducted into the Country Music Hands of Fame, highlighting his successful music career.

His album ‘Whisper in The Crowd’ was also named Album of the Year at the People’s Choice Awards - voted by fans.

In addition, Paul was named a finalist for Male Artist of the Year at the prestigious CMC Music Awards.

Paul’s fifth studio album, ‘Whisper in The Crowd’, made its debut at #3 on the Australian ARIA Country Album Charts. The album saw Paul highlighting a bold new sound for this world-class artist.

Paul has built a reputation of being one of the most energetic live performers in Australian country music. He has performed at major events both locally and internationally and had the honour of performing for our troops in East Timor in 2008 and The Middle East (in Iraq) in 2019. He’s also a proud ambassador for Mission Australia and the Canberra Police and Citizens Youth Club.

Paul will be performing at Country by The Murray at Murray Bridge in South Australia on March 26, alongside artists such as Lee Kernaghan, Amber Lawrence, Casey Barnes, Andrew Swift, and Jayne Denham.

Paul is certainly having fun taking his music to his loyal fans around the country.

Contact Paul at paulcosta.com.au

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com **If you like what you hear, please leave us an awesome review AND five star rating! Thanks! :)

Hello Mildura is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura, and is now broadcasting also on radio 106.7 Hot FM every Sunday at 10am AEST**

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Donna is going alone in this episode again, while Jason is away, with two guests in the studio, enjoy!

Renae Pennicuik is a Red Cliffs based ceramist and sculptor and has been making and teaching pottery since 2000.

Her practice The Studio at Red Cliffs consists largely of wheel thrown functional and sculptural pottery with an emphasis on form, glazing and varied firing techniques.

Having always been drawn to art and creative pastimes, Renae dabbled hard in clay as a side gig to the hospitality grind, including opening studios in her home, workshops and exhibitions with Mildura Arts Centre and Gallery F.

Towards the end of 2021 Renae took a leap of faith and decided to bank it all on her skills and love for ceramics! She quit her day job and opened a gallery and workshop space called The Studio at Red Cliffs.

Renae runs a variety of courses and workshops and is working on lots of exciting avenues to her business.
See more on Renae at

thestudioredcliffs.bigcartel.com/
instagram.com/thestudioredcliffs
instagram.com/penni.q.pottery/

Stephen Hegedus is the Chairperson of Sunraysia Lifeline Project.

They are having their Annual Sunraysia Lifeline ride fundraiser on Sunday 20 March 2022 to raise funds for the Sunraysia Lifeline Project (SLP).

The yearly ride raises funds to SLP to promote prevention, support and awareness of mental health in the Sunraysia region.

This year, motorcyclists depart Mildura and travel to Robinvale through Hattah on an hour and half long ride.

Funds are raised towards the Mildura Rural City Council and Wentworth Shire Council this year.

This year’s event involves communities of Robinvale and Euston that have a dedicated team here that will be their network to Lifeline Central Victoria & Mallee for delivery of projects that they feel the community needs.

The SLP formed in 2012 as a committee to organise the Black Dog Ride for Sunraysia but in 2017 changed to the Sunraysia Lifeline Project to bring focus to Sunraysia community needs.

The destination this year is Robinvale, to advertise that footprint SLP will raise funds and advocate for is the MRCC, WSC and the Robinvale/Euston area.

Registration fees, raffle tickets, lunch and t-shirts sales will help contribute to money raised towards the SLP.

You can donate to the event without buying a ticket through the Sunraysia Lifeline Project Facebook events page.

Contact Stephen Hegedus 0409 437 933
stephenhegedus@hotmail.com
facebook.com/sunraysialifelineproject

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com **If you like what you hear, please leave us an awesome review AND five star rating! Thanks! :)

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Donna & Jason enjoy chatting with David Circosta Baker & Owner of Banjo's Mildura, and share the chat they had with international artist Bruce Munro via Zoom chat, with the excitement of the development of the Light/State Project happening in Mildura and Wentworth.

David Circosta is the owner and baker at Banjo’s Mildura.

Banjo's Bakery Café is a bakery café with a difference. They combine freshly baked breads, sweets, savouries, pies & pastries with quality espresso in a dine-in café environment.

Banjo’s Mildura are situated at the corner of Langtree Mall and Ninth St, Mildura.

British artist Bruce Munro is our guest today.

He is best known for producing large light-based installations, which often employ a massing of components by the thousands.

An artist who has spent over 30 years collecting and recording ideas and images in his sketchbooks, which over time is his source of material.

Language, literature, science, and music have also greatly influenced his work.

His reoccurring theme is the use of light on a environmental scale in order to create an emotional response for the viewer.

Bruce completed a B.A. in Fine Arts at Bristol in 1982.

Shortly after he moved to Sydney where he worked in design and lighting, inspired by Australia’s natural light and landscape.

Returning to England in 1992 he settled in Wiltshire, where together with his wife, Serena, he raised four children.

Bruce’s work has been shown at Museums and Botanical Gardens internationally,notably, Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania, The Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Waddesdon Manor for the Rothschild Collection, Buckinghamshire; Beyond Limits 2016 for Sothebys at Chatsworth House; and Messums, Wiltshire. His work Field of Light continues to be exhibited at Uluru, NT, Australia, Sensorio, California, USA and recently at Pinecrest Gardens, Miami as part of the 2021 Miami Art Basel. Bruce’s work is held in private and public museum collections internationally including Cheekwood Garden and Art Museum, TN, the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford and Texas Tech University TX, and Albany in WA.

We are speaking to Bruce today about his journey, and the exciting new Light/State project in Mildura and Sunraysia.

You can find out more info at lightstate.com.au

Hello Mildura Podcast is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura.**

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Donna & Jason were grateful to be in this weeks Mildura Weekly, and they share some exciting news about Hello Mildura, listen up. AND they enjoy chatting to our two guests too.

Chris Mitchell has been a member of Mildura Bowling Club since 1998

He has been a past President 2016-21 and Club Singles Champion 5 times.

He has numerous clubs, district and regional championship wins in all formats. Including 14 Division 1 Bowls Sunraysia pennant wins 5 Murray Mallee Bowls Region pennant wins, and he is a former Regional Sides team member.

He was the Mildura May Carnival Tournament Coordinator 2015-22
He is now the Murray Mallee Bowls Region Board member and Director of Coaching.

Currently Mildura Bowls Club is looking for locals to give bowls a go on Friday nights. The club is running Barefoot Bowls every Friday between 5pm - 7pm. Simply get a group of mates together or family members and rock in and roll a few down.

This is a noncompetitive activity designed to introduce people to bowls. There is no long-term commitment simply an opportunity to give bowls a roll.

Chris Mitchell is the Rock n Bowl Coordinator and looks forward to welcoming you to the club.

Bookings are essential to guarantee your group can be accommodated.

Cost is only $10 per person.

Simply go online to reserve your spot at mildurabc.teamapp.com or call Chris on 0409348600

Heather Musgrove is the owner and operator of Live Well Mildura.

She is a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Western Herbalist, a Nurse & Midwife - who specialises in holistic, individualised care through diet, lifestyle and nutritional therapy.

Heather treats clients of all ages and conditions including – weight management, stress management, chronic health conditions including hormonal imbalances and detoxification.

Heather has been providing health care advice for over 13 years. Studying nursing in Mildura, Midwifery in Melbourne, Naturopathy/Herbalism/Nutrition in Queensland & Functional Medicine in the USA.

Live Well Mildura was established in 2019 and moved into its beautiful new space in 2020. The centre has a goal of assisting to LIVE LONGER, LIVE HEALTHIER AND LIVE HAPPIER.

The centre is home to a variety of health practitioners including many visiting practitioners with a wide range of skills and modalities – there is something for everyone!

The centres offers a range of products and services including, naturopathy, functional medicine, reflexology, yoga, Pilates, meditation, massage, crystal, cards, books, health food and supplements, and day retreats and much more.

Information can be found at live-well.com.au

Hello Mildura Podcast is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura.**

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Donna and Jason were very lucky when they received a coffee and biscotti from Joe, while chatting with their awesome guests on this episode. Thanks heaps Yo Yo Joe's!

Joe Pileggi is the owner of You Yo Joe's cafe in Mildura.

Joe was born and raised in Red Cliffs. He grew up on a dried fruit property and went to school in there.

He was a keen sportsman with a deep love of football and the Richmond Tigers.

Joe took over the family property around the time he was married. As a young man Joe began to see opportunities outside of running a block and he started Yo Yo’s with his wife Carmel in the Mildura Centre Plaza in the early 1990’s.

He ran the business for many years before exploring other jobs in the retail and hospitality sectors. Joe was drawn back into hospitalities through his nephew’s fruit and veg outlet where he ran a small cafe on Seventh St before relocating to Yo Yo’s current position on the corner of Etiwanda Ave and Heinz Court.

Joe has proudly run his business on the corner of Etiwanda Ave for five years. He's energy and commitment to service and he's very loyal patrons provide a unique experience for the multitudes of people (tradies, truckdrivers, sales reps etc) who migrate his cafe Yo Yo Joe’s every day.

Joe is a true community man he donates to many sporting clubs and local service clubs; he's been the vice president of Red Cliffs football club on numerous occasions.

Check out YoY o Joe’s café at facebook.com/yoyojoeys

Alison Stone is the owner of Discover Mildura, a touring business in Mildura.

Discover Mildura has been around for over 15 years and run by husband/wife team Phill & Alison Stone.

With a combined family farming history in the region, they have a strong connection to the land, and call themselves locals.

Alison was raised on a dried vine fruit property and spent her youth surrounded by fresh fruits and produce grown on the family farm.

She has always had a strong passion for the natural world and great appreciation of the traditional owners of the land.

Her childhood summers were spent picking and packing grapes, raking out dried fruit and hours spent splashing in the Lake Bennanee. Family drives were often explored beyond dusty back trails leading to fascinating sites like Lake Mungo.

Check out their site at discovermildura.com.au

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Sally Hederics grew up in Mildura, combining regular schooling with classical and contemporary dance training, before moving to Adelaide to continue her dance studies at 14 years old.

After graduating from Unley High School, from 1998 to 2000, she attended the Centre for the Performing Arts (CPA) in Adelaide, obtaining a Bachelor Degree in performance dance. During these years, through the instruction and collaboration with many of Australia’s top choreographers, she began to gain insight into the choreographic process and to develop her own style of movement. In 2004, Sally completed her Honours in dance at the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne. Upon completing her Honours, Sally joined the Melbourne based company Strange Fruit and spent the next 7 years performing and touring extensively around the world.

Maintaining her connection to her hometown of Mildura, has always been important to Sally and performing, choreographing and teaching for the Mildura Ballet and Dance Guild, and within the community has been the backstop to a professional career that has spanned more than a decade.

Now residing with her family in Mildura, Sally has taken a break from teaching, but continues to be a passionate advocate for professional dance and choreographic opportunities for the students and young professionals in the local area, recently choreographing a music video with a Melbourne based production company.

Having always nurtured a strong interest in the ever-changing local environment, visual arts, design and photography, Sally recently began a small floristry business called ‘Love Jar’ that incorporates her many loves and interests, essentially the sharing of all things beautiful, fresh and joyful.

Contact Sally at facebook.com/Lovejarflowers and instagram.com/Lovejarflowers/

Sarah Smith is the owner of a Mildura business called Taste of Sunraysia hampers.

This first started out with Sarah’s mum Carmel Campisi at Campisi Produce, with their dried fruits and other delicious treats.

In December 2021, Sarah decided to take on the business and make a few changes and additions, including a chocolate bar from a local chocolate company.

Taste of Sunraysia Hampers caters for all occasions and there’s something for everyone. Their mission is to source all products from businesses in Sunraysia and surrounds, keeping the hampers unique to our region and supporting local tasty produce.

Valentine’s Day is approaching and a lot of new products have been added including beer, soap, candles and more! AND Sarah is offering free delivery in Mildura on February 14, 2022!

Taste of Sunraysia can be found on Facebook and Instagram too, where you can make your orders.

Contact Sarah at tasteofsunraysiahampers@hotmail.com

facebook.com/tasteofsunraysiahampers/ & instagram.com/tasteofsunraysiahampers/

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Donna and Jason chat with two awesome Sunraysia business owners in counselling, and wine making.

Neville Starick is an experienced counsellor, with a Masters in Counselling and more than 12 years in counselling practice.

While Neville has only been living in Sunraysia for 4 years, he has had family connections with the area since 1990 and has enjoyed settling in the area.

Neville operates Cynosure Counselling and Coaching out in Gol Gol and offers face-to-face and online options for service. While he provides counselling for a variety of issues.

Neville is particularly interested in working with adults who are experiencing significant life change - such as relationship changes, relocations, career changes, traumatic events - and helping them to work with, and heal from the impacts they experience on their mental health.

Neville also provides Reflective Practice - a regular guided process of stepping back and reviewing life and/or career - as a proactive way of managing well-being and preparing for significant life change before it happens.

If you would like to know more go to facebook.com/cynosuresupport

Tennille Chalmers grew up in the wine industry via her family’s business on a farm on the Murray River, 120km outside of Mildura. Tennille loved her childhood and the industry.

Tennille’s true passion for wine didn’t come until she began working in hospitality in her early 20’s. She quickly realised it was an exciting path to take, working in Melbourne Restaurant’s as a Sommelier with great mentors, learning about wine, hospitalities and the interwoven nature of food and wine.

Tennille did everything she could to educate herself about the industry by going to tastings, trying as many wines as she could, attending masterclasses, visiting vineyards to learn as much as possible about the world of wine.

10 years ago, Tennille moved back to Mildura to join the family business and since then has worked in all aspects of the vineyard, winery, and office. Over time she worked vintages in Australia and Italy. With a true passion for Italian wines.

Today Tennille is a Director at Chalmers, with her sister Kim, they own and manage Chalmers Wines. Along with her parents Bruce & Jenni she helps manage the vineyards and nursery areas of the company.

The Chalmers family have been instrumental in proudly growing, making, and promoting Murray Darling Wines. They also were some of the first to encourage the planting of new grape varieties in Australia which Chalmers has now become synonymous with and were also founders of the AAVWS (Australian Alternative Varieties Wine Show) a national wine show here in Mildura.

For further details go to chalmers.com.au

Hello Mildura Podcast is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura.**

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Jason is back! Yay! We find out what he’s been up to on his break, and Donna and Jason chat with some awesome Mildura business owners.

Sarah Casey is the owner of Shape Events.

Sarah has been in hospitality and events nearly her whole working life, she loves the contact with people.

Creating an event with your stamp on it, is her thing.

Shape Events help with many details to think about when organising events. They provide a tailored approach.

They work closely with you and do it all. Including Design and styling and finishing touches.

And also on the day where you need someone to run your event so you can concentrate on your guests and have a good time.

Her events include weddings, corporate, and special occasions.

If you have an event coming up, listen up.

Check out shapeevents.com.au

Daniel Kelly has lived in Mildura for the past 15-20 years and has been designing and developing websites for local Mildura businesses for the last 10+ years.

Four years ago, he started his own business Build Digital Growth and have enjoyed working with countless businesses to bring their website to life.

More recently the company has moved into digital marketing, where they've seen huge growth. Helping businesses with their social media, SEO (which is Google Rankings), Blog writing, Google & Facebook Ads and more.

It’s a huge passion and Daniel tells us he loves helping businesses grow and kicking goals year after year.

Build Digital Growth are our sponsor too!

Check out builddigitalgrowth.com.au

And Daniel’s new business mentioned is foundly.com.au

Hello Mildura Podcast is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura.**

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Donna is going alone in this episode again, while Jason is away, with two guests in the studio.

Stephen Wait is the Coordinator of Southern Cross Cultural Exchange in Mildura.

Want to be a host family for an exchange student in Mildura? Or maybe you are a student in Mildura who would like to be an exchange student.

Email Stephen at reception@hotfm.org.au
thisisscce.com
facebook.com/pages/Southern-Cross-Cultural-Exchange

Antonette Zema is the Arts and Culture Development Manager at Mildura Arts Centre.

Antonette has been in this role since 2013, however she has been a part of Mildura Arts Centre on and off at various time for many years prior to this.

She tells us today about many events happening at the Mildura Arts Centre. There’s so much happening. Check them out at the link below
milduraartscentre.com.au

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com **If you like what you hear, please leave us an awesome review AND five star rating! Thanks! :)

Hello Mildura Podcast is recorded at HotFM Studio in Mildura.**

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Donna is doing it alone in this episode, with a guest in the studio.

Terry Welch is the CEO of the Mildura Base Public Hospital, is here to talk to us about the awesome event celebration of Mildura Base Public Hospital’s 130 years of serving the community of Mildura and Sunraysia.

They are excited to announce their Back to Base concert with the award-winning artist and songwriter Jessica Mauboy, happening in March 2022.

Terry brings ten years of experience leading Victorian regional healthcare services to his role and is a widely recognised public health leader.

Before arriving in Mildura, Terry spent five years as CEO at Maryborough District Health Service.

His leadership was recognised in 2018 as the runner-up Australian Healthcare Week CEO of the Year.

Prior to his role in Maryborough, he led Yarrawonga Health, which in 2014 was recognised as Rural Health Service of the Year.

Terry holds a Master of Business Administration, has completed study at Harvard University and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

We were so pleased to chat with Terry to find out more of what he has been up to in Mildura and the awesome event that is planned for March next year.

To keep updated, go to facebook.com/MilduraBasePublicHospital
You can get ticket at ticketmaster.com.au/back-to-base-mildura

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com **If you like what you hear, please leave us an awesome review AND five star rating! Thanks! :)

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Jason explains to Donna how to pronouce Nowingi Place, and they speak with two local guests on the show today.

Jill Antonie is a Community Place Making Officer with 30 years’ experience in the arts & cultural industries, with a focus on community development, major projects, partnership development & creative production.

Her formal qualifications are in Fine Arts, Community Cultural Development, Product Development, Education and Multimedia.

Jill brings both skills and qualification to the delivery of innovative projects.

Born in Mildura, Jill has a personal and intimate connection to the river and the local community.

The granddaughter of a professional fisherman and irrigator, the great-great granddaughter of a Lock builder, the mother of a Wemba Wemba daughter and the grandmother of Latje Latje and Barkindji grandsons, on whose custodial water is the Murray/Baarka/Miloo.

Jill is passionate about preserving the history, culture and heritage of the region in a way that is inclusive and collaborative through story telling.

For more info about about the Mildura Riverfront updates go to mildurariverfront.com.au/updates/grid/7

We have a list of mental health support contacts we wanted to share for over the Christmas/New Year period

LifeLine 13 11 14

Beyond Blue 1300 224 63

Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800

Life-threatening emergency 000

Confidential Helpline 1800 737 732

Mensline 1300 78 99 78

Relationships Australia 1300 364 277

Neville Starick is a qualified and experienced counsellor, in Gol Gol.

Neville operates Cynosure Counselling and Coaching either face-to-face or online options. He provides counselling for a variety of issues.

If you would like to know more about Cynosure Counselling and Coaching or would like to contact Neville to discuss service options in more detail, he can be reached through his Facebook page: facebook.com/cynosuresupport

David Storer from Mildura Entertainment came in to let us know about the 2021 NYE event at Nowingi Place, on Mildura riverfront. With fireworks display at 9.30pm and midnight.

This is a FREE event.

David can be contacted at milduraentertainment.com

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com **If you like what you hear, please leave us an awesome review AND five star rating! Thanks! :)

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Donna explains to Jason how Hello Mildura came about, and speak with two local guests on the show today.

Donata Carrazza is the owner of Collins Booksellers Mildura .

Donata studied English and Italian literature as an undergraduate and has completed a professional writing and editing degree at RMIT, in Melbourne.

Donata is also the artistic director of Mildura Writers Festival which has had a long association with Collins Booksellers.

A love of words was developed from her mother who encouraged Donata to read everything in sight and regularly surprised her with a Little Golden Book after the weekly shop.

When Donata heard of the store being up for sale from the previous owner, she thought of the possibility of owning a bookshop business in her hometown Mildura.

It has unfolded into many of the things Donata loves books, community, a cultural hub, and home.

We are so excited to speak to Donata and hear what is coming up in Mildura, with the Collins Booksellers Team!

To contact Donata go to www.collinsbooksmildura.com.au

Trish Pongraz is the Event Director of the Mildura Weir Parkrun.

The Parkrun offers an opportunity for all the community in Sunraysia, regardless of age or gender, to come together on a regular basis to enjoy the beautiful park and get physically active at the same time.

Parkrun encourages people to run, jog or walk together irrespective of their ability – this event is open to all, and best of all it’s FREE!

The Parkrun events are 5km distance for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 8:00am in Mildura Weir at Lock 11(Opposite Rio Vista Park 200m east of Lock 11), Hugh King Drive, Mildura, Victoria 3550.

It is not a race against other runners, but a 5k timed run/jog/walk, whether that's for fun or as part of a training plan.

To contact Trish go to www.parkrun.com.au/milduraweir/ or www.facebook.com/milduraweirparkrun

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, or interested in being a sponsor, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com **If you like what you hear, please leave us an awesome review AND five star rating! Thanks! :)

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Megan Jackmann is the owner of Mildura Horse riding School, with 22 years training riding experience, 9 years ex racehorse re-training, and 10 years competition experience.

Megan has been a champion in many competitions, including the Mildura Show 2019 Lady Equestrienne title.

Megan is a patient, experienced & caring instructor, with quiet, healthy & carefully looked after horses. She teaches all aspects of horse care & riding.

Megan also Caters for special needs children & adults, including plan managed NDIS participants.

To contact Megan, go to www.mildurahorseridingschool.com.au

Brett Millington is the CEO of Mildura Regional Development (MRD), a role he has held for the past 2 years.

Prior to this, Brett has had over 15 years’ experience at an executive level in the utilities industry and was also an inaugural Board member of MRD.

Brett has a Bachelor of Science with honours from the University of Melbourne and post Graduate qualifications in Business Administration from the University of Queensland and the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Born and raised in Mildura, Brett attended Cardross Primary School and Red Cliffs Secondary college before moving to Melbourne for his studies.

Brett talks with us today about the very exciting Light State project in Sunraysia.

To contact Brett, go to milduraregion.com.au
For EOI for Light State project go to lightstate.com.au

To keep updated with Hello Mildura, follow us on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HelloMilduraIf you'd like to be a guest, contact us at hellomildurapodcast.com If you like what you hear, give us an awesome review AND five star rating! Thanks! :)

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Donna Campisi hosts Hello Mildura, a new podcast where we share with you what’s happening in Mildura, and Sunraysia.

We speak with our friendly locals who are in the know.

Donna’s co-host, Jason Modica, will be a fun addition to Hello Mildura.

Mildura is in the North/West of Victoria, for those listening abroad. On the boarder of Victoria and NSW, in Australia.

We’ll be talking everything about Mildura – including, social events, cafes/restaurants, night life, weekend activities, culture, upcoming festivals, sporting events,

We’ll chat with local businesses, local growers, and health support.

Talk clubs/bars, shops, local artists + exhibitions, authors, musicians, hobbies/interests, tourist spots, fundraisers, even real estate, and our awesome local markets, and more!

Is there anything that you can share? Or is there anything that you would like to know about in Mildura and Sunraysia? Send us a Private Message on our facebook page called Hello Mildura https://www.facebook.com/HelloMildura

Go there and like and share our page to stay updated. We’ll let you know there - when we are up and running.

And to be reminded of when our next episodes are out, please subscribe here to Hello Mildura.

We hope you enjoy Hello Mildura.

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