'Shitbox Sheila' needed the breakdown wagon early into hoer 2026 Shitbox Rally.
Day two of the Deni Angels of Chaos team’s Shitbox Rally run delivered a mix of nerves, nostalgia and unexpected smooth sailing.
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The morning began with anxious pacing outside the so‑called Intensive Car Unit as the team awaited news on Shitbox Sheila’s overnight “surgery”.
Against all mechanical logic, Sheila not only survived, but carried the crew all the way to Charleville.
With the rally’s first dress‑up theme paying homage to rock legends, the convoy rolled through Bourke, Enngonia and Cunnamulla in a haze of leather jackets, big wigs and air‑guitar bravado.
A quick stop in Bourke included a long‑overdue family reunion, while a fuel break in Cunnamulla saw local police more amused by the rally than concerned about Sheila’s road worthiness.
The team reached Charleville without another breakdown, setting up camp at dusk before settling in for dinner, a fire, a fiercely contested sack competition and a well‑earned rest, ready to see what tomorrow throws at them.
Liam and Brad Taylor, father and son duo, took the field together on Saturday, making history for the Rovers FNC.
Deniliquin Rovers FNC were treated to a rare and memorable moment on Saturday when father‑and‑son duo Brad and Liam Taylor ran out together in a senior football match.
It marked a special milestone for the Taylors, and a proud moment for the club.
Teammates and spectators alike recognised the significance of seeing two generations share the field.
Make your mark for South
Deniliquin South School’s Buy a Brick campaign is nearing its deadline, with orders due this Friday, June 26.
The initiative celebrates the school’s 70th anniversary, inviting past students, families and supporters to leave a lasting mark by purchasing a personalised brick for the commemorative pathway.
Each brick costs $40 and can be ordered through the Sentral Parent Portal or by contacting the school office.
It’s a simple way to help build a piece of South School history, one brick at a time.
Winter’s chill arrives with solstice
Deniliquin shivered through a cold and still Sunday as the region marked the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year and the official descent into winter.
Temperatures hovered around 13°C at lunchtime before steadily dropping through the afternoon, reaching just 4.3°C by 11.30 pm, with a ‘feels like’ reading closer to 2°C.
Despite the chill, skies remained dry with no measurable rainfall recorded (Saturday was a different story though).
Light winds and rising humidity added to the crisp conditions, making for a classic solstice evening, clear, cold and unmistakably winter.
Socceroos still a chance
It was an early start for Deniliquin soccer fans who were up before dawn on Saturday for the Socceroos’ early‑morning clash with the United States, but the wake‑up call proved harsher than expected as Australia went down 2-0.
The USA struck twice in a controlled performance, leaving the Socceroos chasing the game and unable to convert their limited chances.
However, the Socceroos can still make it out of the group stage with a win over Paraguay.
Fans will gather at Deniliquin Bowling Club this Friday, June 26, for the second FIFA World Cup watch party.
It is being hosted by the Wanderers Soccer Club and the Deniliquin Bowling Club.
The Australia vs Paraguay group‑stage match kicks off at 12 pm our time.
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