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Community

When Mildura repositioned itself as ‘Tropical North Victoria’ at the launch of Mildura Rural City Council’s biggest tourism campaign to date, it unashamedly aimed to get the whole country talking. Within one day, the word was well and truly out. If you think little Mildura is afraid of taking on the enormous Queensland tourism market, then this campaign says ‘think again’. And who better to deliver a bit of tongue-in-cheek humour than popular celebrity Shane Jacobson?

Garden

If you are compiling a bucket list of must-see places, and you’re interested in plants and gardens, the Chelsea Flower Show should be on top of your list. Mildura Living magazine’s garden writer Margot Mills recently fulfilled her long-held dream of going and was not disappointed; “I found the Chelsea Flower Show inspiring, and I loved it.”

Local Story

Business partners Giac Ietto and Justin Lamattina are no strangers to the Mildura nightlife, but a new venture for the duo has seen them transform one of Mildura’s much-loved pubs into a contemporary cocktail and dining destination. With the restaurant open for lunch and dinner, diners can linger in the lounges downstairs or enjoy unique views of the Mildura skyline on the all-seasons rooftop bar, and the extensive cocktail menu and range of beers on tap will have your nights out or Sunday sessions sorted.

House

From the moment you approach the entrance of Jo and Brett Woods’ home in the Marina, you sense you are about to see something special. The oversized black door, expansive windows and pristine white walls are a masterclass in monochrome simplicity, a design choice that lets the sculpture behind the entry glass take centre stage. Every aspect of this house has been meticulously thought out and is the culmination of ten years of planning, dreaming, and collecting.

Local Artist

Filomena Coppola, an Australian artist of Italian heritage, delves deep into the complexities of identity and migration through her evocative artworks. Filomena’s upcoming exhibition, ‘five letters cinque lettere’, is a personal reflection on the collective Italian migration to Sunraysia post-World War II and its impact across generations. The title symbolically highlights the linguistic and cultural gaps between her Italian roots and Australian upbringing, encapsulating the space where her artistic narrative unfolds.

Profile

Darren Seiler wasn’t born with a camera in his hand, but he should have been. Darren found his passion early enough; he just had to overcome a few hurdles to fulfil his professional photography dream. “I loved sport, and I loved music, but I found I wasn’t very good at either of them. So, photography it was. With photography I found something I was good at. I had always been an introverted type, and it built up my confidence.”

Local Story

In April 2021, Listo Trapeze Co and Mildura Circus School were born and the ability to learn a wide range of circus skills from a range of talented professionals was made available in Mildura. “Mildura was the perfect location as there wasn’t a circus school already in the region and it was a large community with a demographic that suited those who would be interested in the school and interested in doing something physical and entertaining.”

History

The Dean name has been synonymous with health care in Red Cliffs for almost a century. After completing his schooling as a boarder at Geelong Grammar, Robert decided to follow in his dad’s footsteps by doing a four-year pharmacy course at college. Robert started his apprenticeship in 1953, turning 18 during his first year. After 79 years, Dean’s Pharmacy came to an end in 2007 when Robert retired after completing 50 years as a qualified pharmacist.

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From the team

With the abundant almond blossom heralding the end of winter across Sunraysia, it’s time to introduce the spring issue of Mildura Living Magazine.

Mildura is full of colourful characters and in this issue, you can read about a few of them. From pharmacists and photographers to nurses and artists, we share the stories of people who have dedicated their lives to making a difference in our community. Capturing history, supporting the next generation of leaders and creatives, caring for others; adding to the rich tapestry of our region.

Also in this issue, you can be inspired to make the most of the warmer days ahead. We have some great recipe ideas, using the best of our local flavours, spring gardening tips, stunning homes to have a sneak peek through, and new season fashion that can take you from casual day to glam evening. Of course, we also have our usual top reading suggestions, for those lazy Sundays.

Going a little further afield, we explore the wonder of England’s Chelsea Flower Show – a tempting feast of colour and fragrance – it’s sure to have you getting creative in your own backyard in no time.

As always, thank you to all our partners and advertisers, writers and photographers and Mildura Living team. This magazine is a testament to your continued support.

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, we hope you enjoy the very best of spring in Sunraysia and this issue of Mildura Living.

A glossy, full colour, sophisticated lifestyle magazine showcasing the best of Mildura and the Sunraysia region. Published quarterly, inline with the seasons, Mildura Living magazine has a focus on style and aspirational living and will take pride of place on even the most discerning of coffee tables.