Rhythms of Spring on tomorrow

There will be delicious cocktail treats from Naponda and a fashion show coordinated by Kate Pitt.

The dress code is cocktail, and your attendance helps the Naponda Hospital Auxiliary support Deniliquin Hospital and its users.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at http://bit.ly/RhythmsOfSpring or the Naponda Store in Napier St, Deniliquin.

Muster praise continues

Well done Deni, and well done to all Ute Muster organisers, volunteers and enjoyers.

In the days that have followed the record breaking event this year, fans, stallholders and artists alike have taken to social media to sing the praises of what was an amazing weekend.

Fan favourite Lane Pittman posted a number of videos and had the caption of, “Deni, Deni, Deni, you were magical last night...”

International headline act Zac Brown Band also posted a string of photos, and used the Deni crowd as an extension of the country they represented.

“Australia, it’s been too long, and this night reminded us exactly why we missed you.”

All round, it appears that the Ute Muster was a great success, and it wasn’t just the crowd enjoying themselves.

Sunflower initiative in Deni

Intereach is proud to be breaking barriers for people with hidden disabilities in Deniliquin through an important inclusion initiative.

The organisation has become a corporate member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, a globally recognised program that helps people with non-visible disabilities receive the patience, understanding and assistance they may need in their daily lives.

As part of this commitment, Sunflower lanyards and products are now available at all 17 Intereach offices for staff and community members who choose to share they have a hidden disability.

“Wearing the sunflower is a simple but powerful tool as it discreetly indicates to people around the wearer that they may need additional support, help or a little more time,” Intereach Co-CEO Yvette Buhagiar said.

For more information, or to collect a sunflower product, visit Intereach Deniliquin in Napier St, call 1300 488 226 or go to www.intereach.com.au.

Fowl play at work

Our bird population is growing in Deniliquin, now that spring is fully underway.

Last week we told you of the large pod of pelicans that have made themselves at home in Deniliquin’s lagoons - at least 40 of them.

They’re now spreading out from the lagoon behind the library to be more visible as they acclimatise to their new surroundings.

But it’s the clutch of 40 or more ducklings that’s capturing our attention this week.

Seemingly under the care of only two adult ducks, could this be the largest single family we’ve seen in recent years?

Or is it a child minding service we’ve not seen with our resident ducks before?

Let’s keep these feathered friends in mind as we drive near the lagoons in the middle of town.