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Mildura Weekly : Friday April 18 2014 Vol 8 No 24
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www.milduraweekly.com.au 2 Mildura Weekly – 18/04/14 MY word, this Telstra com- pany isn’t bad. It tells its customers that its new ‘Credit Re- porting Policy,’ (how’s that for a fancy name?) is now charging a higher adminis- tration fee on outstanding bills. Until recently, Telstra was charging a late pay- mentfeeof$15ifabillof $100 or more wasn’t paid by the due date. Now the telco giant has raised the bar...telling customers the fee will be imposed if a bill of $70 or more isn’t paid promptly. Strange thing is, one of our staff got a bill for less than $60, but with it came the warning that if he didn’t pay on time, a late fee of $15 would be charged. Just as a matter of in- terest, only a small portion of the bill was for actual calls. The bulk was for vari- ous fees, including phone rental of almost $40 a month, called number display and message bank service ($6 each), and a credit card processing fee. And they reckon they’re looking after us! a look at the lighter side of life and our amazing World.... a look at the lighter side of life and our amazing World.... 424 San Mateo Avenue, MILDURA Ph: 5021 1777 | F: 5021 1733 www.milduraweekly.com.au OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm NEWS newsdesk@milduraweekly.com.au SPORT sportsdesk@milduraweekly.com.au LETTERS lettersdesk@milduraweekly.com.au GENERAL stuart.mensch@milduraweekly.com.au MANAGER SALES advertising@milduraweekly.com.au CLASSIFIEDS mwclassies@milduraweekly.com.au REGULAR FEATURES In the Riverland.........................................21 - 25 Real Estate Guide......................................27 - 49 Go Auto.........................................................53 - 61 TV Guide.......................................................62 - 63 Trades & Services......................................64 - 65 Brain Strain..........................................................66 Classifieds....................................................67 - 71 INSIDE TODAY Mixed reaction to Council rates strategy – Page5 My heart goes out to Chile – Page6 Calls to wind back external planners – Page3 A corporate enterprise of the Mildura Weekly Ph: 5021 1782 www.milduraphonebook.com.au 25,718 COPIES DISTRIBUTED WEEKLY For more info visit www.auditbureau.org.au By VINNIE RODI MILDURA-based “experimental hip hop duo” ‘WZRDKID’ were alerted to the opportunity of a lifetime this week when the pair was named as the Sunraysia tal- ent that will take to the stage for Triple J’s much-anticipated One Night Stand event in front of an expected 10,000 music fans next month. Labelled as one of the big- gest concert events to ever be held in the region, thousands of visitors are expected to arrive in Mildura on Saturday, May 17, with the concert expected to in- ject more than $1million back into the local economy. One of 90 musical acts from Mildura considered for the gig, WZRDKID – made up of DJ Chase Williams and MC James Cook – will headline the event alongside well-known Aus- tralian acts Illy, RÜFÜS, Dan Sultan, Violent Soho and The Jungle Giants. Not only will Chase and James have the chance to per- form in front of a packed crowd, they will also enjoy an opportu- nity to rub shoulders with five of the country’s hottest musical acts. Chase said the news had come as a shock, with neither he or James confident of win- ning the sought-after spot on the bill. “We were told last week that we had got the gig,” he said. “And it’s been really tough keeping the news to ourselves. “It’s going to be a crazy ex- perience, and to be in a position where we will potentially be performing in front of 10,000 people while learning from some great acts is just surreal.” WZRDKID is expected to perform a 30-minute set on the night – with the concert to mark the first time the duo have per- formed live on stage. “We’ve only been together as WZRDKID for the best part of eight months,” Chase said. “We’re planning on sneak- ing in a couple of gigs before One Night Stand, but in truth the event will probably be our first concert.” Triple J publicist Gerry Bull said the 90 Mildura-based art- ists in the running for the spot had represented a host of genres including rock, indie and elec- tronic acts. “Ultimately it was the futur- istic hip hop of WZRDKID that stood out to us,” she said. “Being removed from the influences of major capital cit- ies, Chase and James make mu- sic that sounds rather alien in comparison to a lot of Aussie hip hop. “We can’t wait to see the duo perform their dense elec- tronic productions and intro- spective raps in their first festi- val set at One Night Stand.” Chase and James were this week in the studio working on their first full-length album – Black Ocean – which they hope will be released prior to One Night Stand. “The first single from the album – ‘Hitchhikers Galaxy’ – has already been released on our Triple J Unearthed web- page,” Chase said. “Hopefully the album will be ready to go in time for One Night Stand, and hopefully this opportunity is the start of bigger and better things to come.” Triple J will broadcast the event live on radio from 2pm, with Matt and Alex and Zan Rowe to present live sets and interviews. The concert will also be broadcast live on ABC2 from 7pm with hosts The Doc- tor, Linda Marigliano and Lewi McKirdy. More information is avail- able by visiting www.triplej.net. au/onenightstand. One Night Stand stage spot for WZRDKID City Heart market THE City Heart Market will be running on Good Friday and Easter Sunday on Langtree Avenue (be- tween 9th and 10th Streets) from 8am to 1pm. Managed by the Loddon Mallee Region Girl Guides, everything from crafts to clothing, home cooking, fresh fruit and vegetables, jewellery, natural beauty products and woodwork items will be available. More information is available by contacting 0400 032 803, Monday to Friday. Fresh local produce ORNAMENTAL Lakes will host the popular Sunray- sia Farmers Market this Saturday from 8am to mid- day. Included will be a vast array of fresh vegetables, fruits, conserves, dried fruits, oils, preserves, plants, honey, flowers, nuts, baked goods, flour and meats. Breakfast using fresh produce will also be available. More information is available by contacting 0439 252 342. Australian van show THE 39th Australian Van Show will be held this Saturday at the Irymple Leisure Centre from 10am to 4pm. The annual event will feature competitions and prizes for a variety of van categories. Entry costs $5, with more information available by visiting www.uteznvans.com.au. Mounted games THE Australian Mounted Games will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Wentworth Show- grounds, from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Entry is free, with more information available by contacting 0412 814 791. Merbein market THE Merbein Main Street Market is on Easter Sun- day from 8am to 1pm. Local and interstate stalls will be offering fresh produce, arts and crafts, bric-a- brac, with entertainment throughout the day. More information is available by contacting 0427 888 708. Psyche Pumps run THE historic Chaffey Tangye Irrigation Pump will be operating at Psyche Bend, Easter Sunday from 11am to 4pm. More information is available by contacting 0428 596 141. Junction Junk sale WENTWORTH will host its popular Junction Junk town-wide garage sale on Sunday from 9am. Grab a map to the sale sites from Ruby’s Cargo craft and gift shop on the corner of Adams and Sandwych Streets and head out in search of a bargain. For more information phone 5027 5080. Historic train SATURDAY is steam train day at Red Cliffs when the historic ‘Lukee’ the loco takes to the tracks once more for a day of fun from a bygone age. Lukee will run every half hour from 11am. The last run will be at 3.30pm. For those seeking a bite to eat, there will be a continuous sausage sizzle, morning and after- noon teas, cold drinks and icy poles. Travel south from Red Cliffs along the Calder Highway to the Werrimull turn-off, which is approximately 1.6km from Big Lizzie Tractor. Turn right over the rail- way line and then immediately right into the train grounds. Cost per ride is $15 per family, $5 per adult and $3 per child. What’s on For every room in your home LOUNGE SALE www.tilleysfurniture.com.au While Stocks Last Sale ends 30th April 2014 Easter trading hours: Friday Closed | Saturday 9am to 3pm | Sunday Closed | Monday 12noon to 4pm | Tuesday Normal Hours Locally owned and operated Established in 1972 Layby welcome Interest free terms* Free delivery in Sunraysia* Corner Modular with recliners and reclining chaise Also available in leather only $4,199 LA-Z -BOY Clearance 2 Seater Suite 2+R+R in Quality Leather 57-65 Pine Ave Mildura T: (03) 5023 0548 E: sales@tilleysfurniture.com.au “SWEET”
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