Deirdre Hamilton starts placing artefacts in custom cabinets, with the help of her grandson Eli Hill.
Photo by
Zoe McMaugh
Don’t forget to RSVP for tomorrow night’s official opening of thenew-look Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre.
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Located on Hay Rd, Deniliquin, the $1.5 million project includes a multi-function space to accommodate conferences, public and private functions and digital and traditional exhibitions, a new museum space, and another meeting/workshop room to complement Yarukwa programs.
You can see all the work completed by local businesses tonight from 6pm.
Two bands have been secured to perform at the opening - the Echuca-based Benny Walker Band, and KINJA which includes Wamba Wamba musician Ron Murray and fiddler Sarah James.
Yarkuwa’s own Waripa Dancers troupe will also provide a showcase for guests.
The opening has been timed to coincide with the three-day Aboriginal Culture, Heritage & Arts Association of NSW conference, which starts today.
As catering will be provided at the opening, interested community members are asked to RSVP by phone or email. Call Yarkuwa on 5881 3312 or email admin@yarkuwa.org.au.
Gardens damage
The number of break-ins reported with Deniliquin Police seems to be on the decrease, but PT readers are noticing a bit more vandalism.
One correspondent reported damage to pavers in the Deniliquin Waring Gardens yesterday.
Some pavers have been smashed and broken, which others appear to have been hit with a heavy object, causing divots.
The busted pavers we’re aware of are in the area at the corner of Edwardes and Cressy St, in front of the three muses statue.
If the vandals put as much effort into something constructive, imagine how much they could achieve.
Anyone with information about the damage is asked to contact Deniliquin Police on 5881 9299 or CrimeStoppers on 1300 333 000.
Storytime event
A National Simultaneous Storytime event will be hosted at the Edward River Library in Deniliquin tomorrow.
Held across the country on May 21, the 2025 National Simultaneous Storytime book for 2025 is The Truck Cat written by Deborah Frenkel and illustrated by Danny Snell.
This is a heartwarming story about cats and humans, immigration and identity, and homes lost and found.
Storytime will begin at the library from 11am, and everyone is invited.
To complement the reading, Reading Australia and the Australian Library and Information Association have created a special teaching resource for teacher and parents and caregivers to share with children.
These are freely available on the NSS event page - www.alia.org.au/nss.
Deborah Frenkel, author of The Truck Cat.
Wear orange to show your support
Also happening across the country tomorrow is Wear Orange Wednesday.
Also known as WOW Day, this is a national day of thanks to the thousands of State Emergency Service volunteers who serve their communities 24 hours a day, seven days a week through storms, floods, rescues, and so much more.
This year, WOW Day takes place during National Volunteer Week - a week that recognises the contribution of volunteers from all walks of life.
You can show your appreciation by wearing orange, or hosting a special morning tea.
For more information on the day or how to get involved, go to www.ses.nsw.gov.au/wow-day.
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