Mildura

The region's climate is sunny all year around with mild winters and warm summers. The Murray River and the surrounding national parks provide our region with significant natural assets that are the hallmark of our district.

European settlement of the municipality began with grazing operations in the 1800s, before Mildura became Australia's first irrigation settlement in the middle of the century at the instigation of the Chaffey Brothers.

Our people are culturally diverse, which along with a vibrant street life, local produce and strong arts community produce a unique cosmopolitan feel. Visit the Mildura Arts Centre online

As such, the region has a rich indigenous cultural history. Council acknowledges the traditional owners of this land and the part they play in the community, (lifestyles)

Mildura city and surrounding towns of Red Cliffs, Merbein and Irymple has a combined population of approximately 60,000 and positioned near the borders of three states of Australia (Victoria, New south Wales and South Australia). At the crossroads of transport links between three capital cities (Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide) and near the meeting point of Australia's two great rivers, (Murray and Darling Rivers) the region's strategic location continues to aid development and provides a distinctive regional flavour. (employment) .The district produces hundreds of millions of dollars in export revenue through sustainable, clean and green horticulture. Significant commodities include dried fruits, olives, grains, vegetables, citrus, table grapes and wine.

Mildura has a significant range of education facilities both public and private, from childcare through the primary and secondary years and further education facilities including two universities and TAFE institution, (education) and has a full range of general practitioners, specialists, two hospitals, both offering diverse medical and surgical specialties. (services)

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