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House destroyed by fire

An investigation is underway after a Deniliquin home was destroyed by fire yesterday. Emergency services were called to the Davidson St home at about 3.30am, and found the premises well alight. No one was home at the time of the fire, and nearby...

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Councillors to stay on another 12 months

Edward River councillors will all serve an extra 12 months on top of their elected terms. It comes after NSW Minister for Local Government Shelley Hancock announced that local government elections would be postponed. We were meant to go to the polls...

Olivia Duffey
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Their ‘love’ still intact

Luke Hodgson proposed to his partner of two years at the unofficial ‘love bridge’ in the Waring Gardens in February this year. Mr Hodgson used a lock engraved with ‘Chloe will you marry me?’ to carry out the beautiful proposal. She said yes...

Olivia Duffey
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Food bowl production under serious threat

Food and fibre production in southern New South Wales is being further threatened following the June meeting of state and federal water ministers. Rice production is already under serious threat, with Australia to run out of domestic supplies by the...

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Councils unite on water

For the first time in living memory, community leaders across the drought-ravaged Murray and southern Riverina region have united to develop a position on water. It is intended to show government a way to provide future water security for the...

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Community recognition

Some of the region’s dedicated volunteers have been officially recognised in NSW Parliament for their efforts in the community. Pam Ellerman, Enid Seely and Matt Crothers were each recognised for their individual efforts when singled out in...

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No entry if you’ve been to city

Anyone who has spent time in Melbourne within 14 days of visiting Deniliquin Hospital will be refused entry, unless they are seeking genuine medical treatment. Murrumbidgee Local Health District announced this restriction would be enforced at each...

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Deni Target review ruled out

The decision to close Deniliquin’s Target is ‘‘final and won’t be reviewed’’. That is the response local real estate agent Lester Wheatley, who with his wife Carolyn owns the building leased by Target, received from Wesfarmers. Mr...

Olivia Duffey
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Making more music . . . and releasing movies

Melbourne-based band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, featuring former Deniliquin musicians Michael Cavanagh and Eric Moore, has made the most out of a bad situation. Hamstrung from performing live due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the rock...

Jamie Lowe
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Check your smoke detectors

Deniliquin Fire + Rescue NSW is reminding residents to regularly check their smoke detectors following a false alarm at a Deniliquin home on Saturday. Firefighters were called to the Cressy St home at 8.55am after neighbours reported hearing the...

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Let’s not forget that rice is still in crisis

Better than expected financial results for SunRice should be celebrated, but should not overshadow the crisis still being faced by the rice industry. That is the message from Ricegrowers Association of Australia president Rob Massina, who said...

Zoe McMaugh
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Down, but strong

‘‘flexing of our international sourcing capability to offset the lower Australian crop’’ has been highlighted as one of the reasons why SunRice has delivered a stronger than expected result for its 2020 financial year. The global food...

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Around the region: Police history made, $3 million rejected, Henty cancelled and more

Police history made For the first time, Moama Police Station is welcoming a probationary constable to its ranks. NSW Police southern region recently welcomed 13 new probationary constables, following the latest attestation of 159 recruits at the...

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Talkback: No time wasted on wall, reduced parking, love locks and more

Voting is open until July 3, at www. denipt. com. au/topdog

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Lagoons a haven for fish breeding

Native fish breeding programs being undertaken as part of the Deniliquin Lagoons Community Restoration Project continue to bear fruit. Juvenile Catfish are being found consistently in sampling, and newly released Southern Pygmy Perch have reached...

Zoe McMaugh
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Real opportunity

Local homeowners could cash in on a real estate boom being felt across the country, but only if they throw caution to the wind. Elders Real Estate principal Hamish Thomson said while Deniliquin’s market could not be described as in boom, he said...

Olivia Duffey
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Works continue

Murray Irrigation’s annual maintenance program is ongoing, with inspections and repairs to be completed along one third of the company’s irrigation channels and canals. The works form part of the organisation’s new three-year rolling...

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Sharing options

The NSW Government must take on board recommendations to improve water entitlement reliability in the final versions of the Water Sharing Plans, the Ricegrowers’ Association of Australia has said. President Rob Massina said the RGA Water Committee...

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Rushworth man suffers injuries in Shepparton police cell while resisting restraint

A man suffered three fractured ribs and a collapsed lung while resisting restraint by police in custody in Shepparton late last month.

Liz Mellino
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Light up the night in world record bid

For more information and to register, visit https://worldrecordlight. thinkific. com/

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GVL cancels 2020 seniors season

The Goulburn Valley League has pulled the pin on its senior competitions for 2020.

Alex Mitchell
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Kyabram man faces 19 child sex charges

A KYABRAM man has been charged over historical child sex offences.

Ivy Jensen