Deniliquin News

Local artists featured

A colourful display of artworks has taken over the Peppin Heritage Centre, all created by Edward River Art Society members. ERAS president Pam Wettenhall said the exhibition, which is held annually to showcase local talents, includes some first-time...

Olivia Duffey

Rose to represent Deni in 2020 Showgirl competition

‘‘If anyone is interested in becoming our Deniliquin Showgirl for 2021 they can contact me through our email, [email protected] com. au

Olivia Duffey

Strong support for Memorial Toy Run

Donations flowed in all morning on Saturday, as the community generously supported the annual Marc Kingston Memorial Toy Run. The Ulysses Motorcycle Club and Deniliquin Antique Vehicle Club joined forces to organise this year’s toy run with the...

Olivia Duffey

Strong support for Memorial Toy Run

Donations flowed in all morning on Saturday, as the community generously supported the annual Marc Kingston Memorial Toy Run. The Ulysses Motorcycle Club and Deniliquin Antique Vehicle Club joined forces to organise this year’s toy run with the...

Olivia Duffey

Teachers’ success on maximum pay rise

Teachers across NSW have been offered the maximum allowable pay increase after successfully lobbying the state government. Pays will increase by 2.5 per cent from January 2020, and then by 2.28 per cent from 2021. The deal struck between the NSW...

Daniel Hughes

Perin’s new bill: Senator’s joint bill to return water to production

At least half of the water held with the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder should be returned for consumptive use in periods of drought. That is what NSW Nationals Senator Perin Davey will be pushing for when she moves an amendment to the...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Double the tickets in final weeks

Deni’s Steve Rosenow ‘‘couldn’t believe it’’ when he learned on Friday he had won a $200 Deni Gift Card in the Golden Bunny Bonanza Draw. The winning ticket came from Mitre 10, where Mr Rosenow says he has been shopping for more than 20...

Olivia Duffey

Big toy run haul, and donations still rolling in

Three full car loads of donations have been gathered from locals so far, in support of the Marc Kingston Memorial Toy Run on Saturday. It is the biggest haul in five years according to Salvation Army Major Sandra Walmsley, who said she has been...

Olivia Duffey

Rose family immortalised

On December 3, 1837 the ship ‘Orontes’ set sail from London via the Cape of Good Hope, arriving in Sydney nearly six months later on May 18, 1838. Two brothers, Frederick Rose and John Fuller Rose, with his family, were on the ship as assisted...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Classic car destroyed

A classic 1970s car has been destroyed after it caught alight at Mathoura on Sunday. After having been driven in the morning, the historic car was left parked at the Mathoura property. The Rural Fire Service said it unclear what sparked the blaze...

Olivia Duffey

Chopper aids in evasion arrest

Police helicopters were utilised in the arrest of a man in Deniliquin on Friday, after he had evaded Victorian Police. Cobram based Detective James Howarth alleges the 21 year-old had engaged police in a chase at Naring, in an effort to help his...

Zoe McMaugh

Groups to collaborate

A collaborative approach is being developed between peak farming groups and the Speak Up Campaign. The key aim is to work together so problems with the Murray-Darling Basin Plan can be acknowledged and fixed. A delegation of Speak Up...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

MIL chair slams Water for Fodder program

A program to offer 100 gigalitres of water to grow fodder “does no more than benefit South Australia,” according to Murray Irrigation Ltd chairman Phil Snowden. The Water for Fodder program is being promoted by Member for Farrer Sussan Ley, but...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Cruising in Cressy

Cruising Cressy is the newest way to meet up with like-minded people for an enjoyable afternoon part-way through your week. Organiser Steve Beckwith said it is not a formal club, just a casual weekly meet for lovers of all vehicles and old things...

Olivia Duffey

Rural study aims to help new mothers

The MumMoodBooster online support for PND is also available outside the research project and can be accessed by anyone on the Mum Space website supporting the mental health and emotional wellbeing of pregnant women, new mums and their families here

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

South’s community performance

It was a musical morning at the Uniting Church on Tuesday as students from South Public School entertained members of the community. Stage 1 teacher Geordie Kuzniarski said the performance was a great experience for their two solo singers, trio and...

Olivia Duffey

Mathoura Dairy: Rotunda ready for carols

The rotunda in Mathoura Soldiers Memorial Gardens is looking spectacular, thanks to Murray River Council. The structure has been adorned with colourful solar lights, making it an excellent backdrop for Sunday’s carols night. Congratulations to...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Mathoura projects receive cash boost

Fifteen community projects will benefit from a share of $30,000 in community grants. Community groups and not-for-profit organisations were able to apply for up to $3000 for projects or events under Murray River Council’s inaugural grant round...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

$2 million for drought funding

A call out has been made to agricultural leaders for projects and initiatives to be funded under the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program. Murray River Council was recently added to the list of eligible councils for the $2 million...

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