Deniliquin News

Five new citizens

It was hard to wipe the smile from Riccis Ricon’s face on Friday. The eight year old was officially welcomed as a citizen of the country he was born in, alongside his father Raymund Ricon. The Filipino family, including mum Bernadette, came to...

Jamie Lowe

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

A night of laughs with Brady

Former Richmond AFL player Neville Brady will return to Deniliquin for his ‘Life Is A Contact Sport’ night this Friday. Designed for both men and women, the focus will be on looking after yourself during tough times. Mr Brady was in the...

Jamie Lowe

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Watersport boom

Deniliquin is cementing itself as one of the premier destinations for water sports, with two massive competitions to be held on the Edward River this season. It begins with the Barefoot Victoria Water Ski Club’s three-day visit this weekend...

Jamie Lowe

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Watersport boom

Deniliquin is cementing itself as one of the premier destinations for water sports, with two massive competitions to be held on the Edward River this season. It begins with the Barefoot Victoria Water Ski Club’s three-day visit this weekend...

Jamie Lowe

Nuffield honour

Tom Hooke from Wanganella has received a Nuffield Scholarship, with support from Australian Wool Innovation (AWI). Mr Hooke will use his scholarship to research innovative regenerative agriculture principles to apply to Australian pastoral sheep...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

A destination servo

Purtills is wasting no time in making its new headquarters in Hardinge St, Deniliquin a destination. A themed restaurant and playground is being established at the Cobb Highway Roadhouse. It is next door to newly established transport museum, and...

Zoe McMaugh

Convoy to Can the Plan

The frustration being felt by communities across the Murray-Darling Basin is at boiling point. Try as they might, desperate farmers, community leaders and business operators cannot get the Federal Government to accept the damage being caused by...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Parking investigation

A survey of parking habits in the Deniliquin CBD and other heavily used areas of Deniliquin is being undertaken with the intention of improving parking and accessibility. Edward River Council said the assessment of parking usage and vacancies would...

Olivia Duffey

Deni Appeal

The Salvation Army is encouraging Deniliquin locals to connect with their community this Christmas. Captain Sandra Walmsley said Christmas is one of the hardest times of the year for Australians doing it tough, with large numbers living in poverty...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Support for mums in Deniliquin

Deniliquin women with a child younger than one are being invited to reach out for support this Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Awareness Week. These woman are also being asked to participate in a research project on the subject. Murrumbidgee Local...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Fun and safe riding lesson

Edward Public School hopped on their bike and walked the school oval Wednesday last week to raise awareness for road safety as part of the annual Rideathon. After morning tea and before the lapping, the students had a safety briefing from Deniliquin...

Daniel Hughes

Lots of family fun at Intereach Open Day

Deniliquin’s biggest community success story will be on display later this month, showcasing its achievements and informing the public about its activities and operations. The Intereach Open Day will be held on Thursday, November 28. It is...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Perfect storm

‘‘We are in the perfect storm and it is unviable to go forward in the production of agriculture.’’ That is the message Deniliquin farmer Louise Burge impressed on members of the Australian Competition and Consultation...

Olivia Duffey

Pull down begins

Demolition of the North Deniliquin Tennis Courts site has begun this week. Despite a concerted effort by potential users to retain the clay courts, Edward River Council resolved to remediate the site at its meeting last month. Fencing and lighting...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Uke festival returns tonight

The seventh annual Deni Uke Muster Festival kicks off tonight, and will continue through to Sunday. It will bring ukulele lovers from all over Australia and overseas for fun, friendship and a bit of learning. A highlight of the festival is the...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Fun for the family at Edward’s mini fete

Your after school family activity for today is sorted, thanks to Edward Public School. The school and its P&C committee will host a mini fete in the school grounds in west Deniliquin from 3pm to 5pm today. P&C committee member Felicity...

Zoe McMaugh

Shock find in Wakool

A number of ‘‘prohibited and unlawful items’’ have been seized from a Wakool property, but as yet no charges have been laid. Police were unable to reveal all details regarding Wednesday’s operation before the Pastoral Times went to print...

Olivia Duffey

Chopping for Poppy

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Zoe McMaugh

Half a skip of rubbish pulled from Edward River

The Rotary Edward River Clean Up saw half a small skip bin filled with rubbish on Sunday morning.

Olivia Duffey