Deniliquin News

Deni driver in Alfred Hospital following crash

A 21 year-old Deniliquin man was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital following a single vehicle collision just outside town on Wakool Rd, on Saturday night. Police said the vehicle left the road about 8pm, west of Bradley Lane, and collided with a tree...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Calls to disband MDBA

Calls to disband the Murray-Darling Basin Authority are mounting, especially in Liberal and National Party circles. Last week the federal Member for Nicholls Damian Drum told Federal Parliament that breaking up the MDBA was essential and its various...

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Volunteer Week: Volunteers help keep Golf Club running

When you read about the success of Deniliquin Golf Club in recent years there is one word that stands out – volunteers. The club has a band of more than 70 volunteers who help with virtually every aspect of the organisation – from voluntary...

Jamie Lowe

Volunteer Week: Volunteers help keep Golf Club running

When you read about the success of Deniliquin Golf Club in recent years there is one word that stands out – volunteers. The club has a band of more than 70 volunteers who help with virtually every aspect of the organisation – from voluntary...

Jamie Lowe

Volunteer Week: Deniliquin’s Hidden Treasures

The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll celebrates rural women volunteers and last year nine local women were acknowledged for their hard work. Deniliquin’s 2019 Hidden Treasures nominees - Judith Bond, Carol David, Judy Doddridge, Gillian Fraser...

Olivia Duffey

Volunteer Week: Twins still helping

Twin sisters Virginia Bult and Cleone McAllister have been long-time volunteers for Naponda Hospital Auxiliary. Cleone and Virginia moved to Deniliquin in 1960 at the age of 17 years. They lived in the original Police Station house next door to the...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

New riverview vision

Demolition of the iconic Riverview Motel has made way for a prime riverview frontage subdivision at the entrance to McLean Beach. Frank and Di Rinaldi are in the process of having what was originally the Wenbern Lodge Motor Inn subdivided, and are...

Olivia Duffey

Nominations open for Choices program

Essential Energy is asking for the community to help decide which local organisations need a bit of ‘empowering’. Following a successful launch in 2019, the Community Choices program is back to support the local groups that are part of the...

Daniel Hughes

Paroo-sing Deni chiller

Australian owned Macro Group Australia is recruiting the district’s best harvester in its pursuit to continue providing quality products to the nation. Established in 1987, it is now the world’s largest retail distributor of Australian kangaroo...

Daniel Hughes

Exam timetable released

The 2020 HSC written exam timetable has been released for the 75,000 students sitting the exams this year. Written exams will start with English on October 20. Students will receive their HSC results on December 18. NSW Education Standards Authority...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Crispe Street concerns

Locals are concerned about the changes Edward River Council is making to Crispe St in order to beautify the entrance into Deniliquin. Several have complained about the placement of new trees, maintenance of those trees and visibility. Director of...

Olivia Duffey

Kids vouchers available

Parents are being encouraged to get their children involved in sport, fitness and creative activities. The Active Kids voucher and Creative Kids voucher programs allow parents to claim $100 vouchers for each school-aged child in their household. The...

Olivia Duffey

Target to close

Deniliquin will be left without a general department store after the announcement that the Target Country store will be forced to close its doors. The Wesfarmers Group announced early on Friday morning that up to 75 outlets would close after...

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Relaxations for aged care

In line with easing of Coronavirus restrictions, Murrumbidgee Local Health District has announced some relaxation for visitation in aged care residences. The district’s ‘‘two by two’’ strategy will allow each resident up to two designated...

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Gala dinner called off

The 2020 Deniliquin Business Excellence Awards have officially been cancelled. The annual gala, which is held in June each year, was first called off in March after the New South Wales Business Chamber cancelled its regional and state awards. The...

Jamie Lowe

Tariff brings price drop

An 80 per cent tariff on Australian barley exports to China is not expected to have a significant impact on district farming. However, it will mean farmers who have planted barley will get a lower return. There are also concerns there will be...

Daniel Hughes

Senator ‘the last hope’

NSW Nationals’ Senator Perin Davey has been described as ‘‘possibly the last hope’’ for achieving balanced water policy that supports the region’s food producers. Senator Davey has called for an investigation into ‘‘how to better...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Three high yielding units already occupied

At a glance Agent: Elders Real Estate. Address: 456 Cressy St, Deniliquin. Price: $239,000. The details: 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car spaces. OCCUPIED -three High Yielding NON-STRATA units. Astute investor should not delay. With immediate returns...

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Laughter returns to local playgrounds

Deniliquin’s parks have been filled with the laughter of keen youngsters ready to play on the equipment. To them, it has felt like an age since they were allowed to play outside with Coronavirus restrictions closing all playgrounds at the...

Olivia Duffey