Could pick 100 things out of the AIP that I hear people not do on a regular basis, that doesn't make them right, and doesn't mean you should lower your standards to their standards.
The bible says every 200nm or 30 minutes, it's going to make it easier and quicker to find you if you can limit the search area based on you not responding.
Albury to Mildura I'd be planning via CALUM.