It is almost two weeks until that special day of the year for Dads.
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To make it another enjoyable day out, the Pretty Pine Father’s Day Market & Expo is returning in 2026.
While there is still plenty of activities and stalls still to be announced ahead of the day the famous Pretty Pine Recreation Reserve Father’s Day raffle is also returning.
First prize in the raffle is a handy Evolution 205 piece, 14 drawer, 26 inch workshop tool kit from Ag Spares Deniliquin valued at $2699.
Second prize is an Engel MR40 38L fridge freezer donated by Nutrien worth $1100, and third is a $250 trial introductory flight donated by Fly Riverina.
Tickets are $5 and available from businesses all around Deniliquin and Pretty Pine.
Check out the ad on page 8 or the Pretty Pine Fathers Day Market & Expo Faceboook page for specific locations to buy tickets to win an unforgettable raffle prize.
Sheep & Wool Expo returns to Conargo
The Riverina Sheep & Wool Expo will return to the Conargo Recreation Reserve next Wednesday from 10am to 4pm.
Hosted by Riverina Merino, this year’s expo will feature 10 Riverina host studs and 19 guest studs, including nine new exhibitors.
The event continues to grow, with organisers adding an extra marquee to accommodate strong interest from breeders across the region.
For more information, go to www.riverinasheepwoolexpo.com or follow the event on social media.
Medical Centre Progress
Edward River Council yesterday released its latest update on the Medical Centre Expression of Interest (EOI).
The update has announced that the Medical Centre EOI has moved to assessment.
We will be providing further coverage in next Tuesday’s edition of the Pastoral Times.
Listen out for upcoming podcasts
Keep your eyes and ears open for multiple PT Talks podcasts ready to listen to.
There are already two podcasts live and online, supporting the Deni High Towards 501 campaign.
A few more podcasts are set to drop including cadet journalist Eamon Kurta’s interview with Deni Ute Muster stars Troy Cassar Daley and Ian Moss.
You’ll find the podcast episode under the ‘podcast’ tab at www.denipt.com.au or the ‘listen’ tab on the Deni PT app.
Stay tuned for more podcasts on various topics as we explore this new way of bringing you local news.
Red Nose Day request
While you’re in a giving mood, PT content manager Zoe McMaugh is taking donations for Red Nose Day this year.
It’s a fundraiser close to Zoe’s heart.
Her younger sister Kade died as a result of sudden infant death syndrome 42 years ago, and the family has supported the SIDS & Kids foundation and its annual fundraiser ever since.
Red Nose Day is on Thursday, August 27 this year.
There’s a donation box on the front counter of the Pastoral Times office, or please consider donation online at www.rednoseday.org.au.
Sport continues
While there is no footy or netball action in town this weekend there is still plenty going on.
This includes the Deniliquin Long Paddock Croquet Classic at the Charlotte St courts all weekend as well as the Wanderer’s at Rotary Park for their Past Players and Sponsors’ Day with kick off from 2pm.
Head to today’s PT sport for more details.
Asleep at the wheel
While our Federal Government remains asleep at the wheel, at least some people are starting to realise the impending dire situation of our nation’s food security.
A full page feature article in the most recent edition of the Weekend Australian highlighted that on current trends our nation will be a net importer of food in about 10 years, thanks largely to reduced food production as the Basin Plan and Water Minister Murray Watt’s insatiable appetite for water buybacks takes hold.
The article featured local comment and info from the locally produced book ‘Caught in the Current’, which provides a detailed background on Australian water policy and where we have gone wrong.
It seems the recent job losses at SunRice have played a role in bringing the issue to the national spotlight.
But unfortunately, while most intelligent people can see the folly of destroying agriculture in the nation’s food bowl, it’s a concept that appears to be too complicated for city born and bred PM Albo and his trusty comrade in charge of water.