Deniliquin News

Almost 60 years of fighting fires

Kevin Barnes is a well-known born and bred Caldwell farmer, but what many might not know is that he is also a firefighter, serving the Rural Fire Service for almost 60 years. The 74 year-old is captain of the Caldwell Brigade and a member of the Mid...

Olivia Duffey

Christmas spirit spread at annual fete

The annual St Michael’s School fete on Saturday attracted scores of children and their families, who enjoyed a range of entertainment and an evening full of Christmas spirit. St Michael’s principal Bernadette Murphy said it was arguably the most...

Jamie Lowe

Visitor a shop local winner

A $200 Deni Gift Card ‘‘came at the right time’’ according to last week’s Golden Bunny Bonanza winner Terre Boggust. The Kerang resident said she was enjoying a visit to Deniliquin with her husband and appreciating the great deals and...

Olivia Duffey

Visitor a shop local winner

A $200 Deni Gift Card ‘‘came at the right time’’ according to last week’s Golden Bunny Bonanza winner Terre Boggust. The Kerang resident said she was enjoying a visit to Deniliquin with her husband and appreciating the great deals and...

Olivia Duffey

Seeking funds for runway upgrade

Runway upgrades worth up to $5 million are still being pursued at Deniliquin Airport. Edward River Council will hold a special meeting this Thursday to finalise a grant submission to the Federal Government’s Regional Airports Program. The runway...

Olivia Duffey

Oldsmobile a feature at toy run

Steve Smoothy’s 1940 Oldsmobile is a sight to behold. Larger than many of today’s cars, it imposes an impressive shadow on anything parked next to it. The rare car also turns quite a few heads, with the make more well known in America than it is...

Zoe McMaugh

Retirement funds

Construction of the Deniliquin retirement living project could start within the next 12 months if a funding application for the project is successful. Edward River Council will seek an estimated $1 million to $1.25 million from the Building Better...

Zoe McMaugh

Dance spreads message

Deniliquin’s First Nations people were brought together at McLean Beach to help spread a message of reconciliation and healing with Aboriginal Australians on Sunday. Deniliquin cousins Liticia and Laura Ross and Tori McCulloch hosted...

Jamie Lowe

Fun, games for RSL Club members

It was a night full of festivities at the Deniliquin RSL Club Members’ Christmas Party on Saturday. More than 100 people enjoyed a two-course dinner, with entertainment by What’s On Duo, which had most revellers up and dancing in the club’s...

Jamie Lowe

Safe truck launch at Deni program

The Australian Trucking Association has chosen Deniliquin as the first site outside Canberra for the launch of its new SafeT360 truck. The new Volvo ATA Safety Truck will be visiting Deni as part of the Deniliquin High School’s Driver Education...

Jamie Lowe

Growth and strength

The growth and strength of community service provider Intereach was highlighted at its annual general meeting on Thursday. In her annual report, chair Pat Fogarty explained 2019 had been a time of “accomplishment, successes, change, growth and...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Death at festival

A drug-affected Shepparton man has died at the Strawberry Fields music festival at Tocumwal on Sunday morning. The man was taken to the medical tent at the festival about 12.45am. Medical staff were told the 24 year-old had consumed multiple...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Revitalising the ‘Feddy’

Work to revitalise Deniliquin’s iconic Federal Hotel building is underway. This is welcome news after the fate of the ‘Feddy’, as it’s affectionately known, had been looking dire since it was vacated in 2009. New owner Mike Costin...

Jamie Lowe

Hung out to dry

Two of the region’s largest companies say they have fallen victim to flawed water policies being pushed through by governments with little regard for the social and economic impacts they create. Just one day after SunRice announced it is required...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Thousands head for Canberra to call for change

The rallying farmers and community members gathered at Old Parliament House, then marched to the new Parliament House to listen to a range of speakers, including politicians who support Basin Plan reform. All politicians from every party have been...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Hector rallies to protect future

Hector Bain was a third generation Blighty dairy farmer until a stroke forced him out of the industry. He has watched his community wither away and is worried about the future. He was heading to Canberra yesterday to prove a point. “Blighty is...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Boxes for Ladies on the Land

Deniliquin and district is doing its part to ensure women on the land know they are appreciated this Christmas. Saying these women often put themselves last when trying to help their family through the through drought conditions, organisers of the...

Zoe McMaugh

Lions raffle a success

The Deniliquin Lions Club raised more than $1500 through its annual Christmas stocking raffle.

Jamie Lowe

Truck Show kick starts Cupid’s fundraising

A $5000 donation from the Deniliquin Truck Show has kick started fundraising for the 2020 Cupid’s Undie Run in Deniliquin.

Zoe McMaugh