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Making a difference on the bowling green

Former Queensland police Sergeant Darryl Coventry brought his national lawn bowling initiative Bowls Gr8 For Brains to Deniliquin RSL Club on Thursday, January 16. The initiative aims to provide support for both current and former defence personnel...

Jamie Lowe
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Blighty seniors back on court

Blighty’s senior netballers will return to training on Thursday night. The netballers’ pre-season training starts from 6.30pm at the Blighty Recreation Reserve. Blighty Netball Club president Vicki Ackers said that she was hopeful to see some...

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Locals set for regionals

Deniliquin Athletics Club has six talented athletes competing at the NSW Little Athletics Regional Championships in Lake Illawarra this weekend. Jessica Dover, Bede Orr, Remi Baulch, James Barnett, Georgia Barnett and Sarah Duffey will all compete...

Jamie Lowe
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Deni earn top 4 spot

Deniliquin Bowling Club’s Division One side has jumped into the Campaspe Valley Bowls Division Midweek Pennant top four. Deni hit the road for a battle against fourth placed Rochester on Friday returning home victorious by 46 shots; 99 to 53. The...

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Another accolade for Roos footballer

Deniliquin High School student Raymond Murphy’s strong year of footy in 2019 saw him add yet another honour to his long list of achievements on Sunday. The 16 year-old was awarded the Junior Sportsperson of the Year at the Edward River Council...

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Rhinos taste glory

Murray Valley Cricket Association covered itself in Bendigo Country Week Division One glory at Queen Elizabeth Oval on Friday. Skipper Adam De Cicco and his charges put in a comprehensive performance against Gisborne District Cricket Association to...

Tyler Maher
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Thrilling finish to U14s grand final rematch

The Deni Rhinos Under 14s are a game clear on top of the Murray Valley Cricket Association following a thrilling win at Memorial Park on Saturday. The Rhinos hosted Cobram in a 2019 grand final rematch, with Deni recording a 10 run win. The hosts...

Jamie Lowe
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February start for croquet

Deniliquin Croquet Club’s 2020 season will start on Sunday, February 2, with a breakfast at 8am regardless of the weather. If it is not too hot, play will follow the breakfast. Anyone interested in trying croquet is welcome to come and play on...

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RSL battles bravely

A valiant effort was not enough for Deniliquin RSL Bowling Club’s Division One side. The winless RSL put in a good effort against Campaspe Valley Bowls Division ladder leader Tongala but went down by 14 shots overall, 74 to 60. Daryl Weymouth’s...

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Bowlers shine under lights

Deniliquin Bowling Club’s Division One excelled under lights at Mathoura on Friday night, in round 10 of the Campaspe Valley Bowls Division. Playing a team four ladder positions above them, Deni gradually gained ascendancy to claim a nine shot...

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Rhinos halt Purps

The Deni Rhinos held off a fast-scoring Nathalia to secure a win in the Murray Valley Cricket Association Premier Grade on Saturday. In their first game since December last year, the Rhinos needed to take all 10 wickets to halt the Purples’...

Jamie Lowe
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Marshall to take ‘quantum leap’

Deniliquin footballer Todd Marshall has earnt the praise of AFL Hall of Famer Terry ‘Plough’ Wallace. Wallace named the Port Adelaide key forward as on of the 20 forwards he believes will take a “quantum leap” in 2020. The 254 AFL/VFL game...

Jamie Lowe
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Centimetres Toff a big win

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Boxers prepare for Border fight

A big year is expected for the Golden Rivers Deniliquin RSL Boxing Club in 2020. The club’s boxers returned to their training on Monday, January 13, to start preparations for the Boxing On The Border event in Wodonga. The annual event will be held...

Jamie Lowe
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Racing Shananigans

The pinnacle of 6 litre boat racing seems a long way from skiing on Stevens Weir at Wakool, but for Tim Shannon those days of choosing skiing on the water over baking on the cricket pitch have served him well. Tim and wife Stacey now reside in...

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Skiers wow crowd at junior ski showcase

Deni Boat Club advanced skiers, Issy and Chloe Macknight and Indi Raper starred in the Mulwala Water Ski Club Junior Ski Show on Saturday January 11. Chloe wowed the crowd with her Ballerina Bum Tucks routine while Issy and Indi put on a performance...

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Swimming success at local event

Deniliquin Swimming Club’s annual regional carnival was a massive success on Saturday. Held at the Deniliquin Swim Centre, it attracted 110 young swimmers from around the Southern Riverina and Victoria, with 20 different clubs represented on the...

Jamie Lowe
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Thomas takes sip from Borella Cup

Mark Thomas had 43 points to win the coveted Borella Cup on Saturday. He now gets to enjoy a drink at the expense of fellow members each competition day for the next three months. The A grade winner on Saturday was Matt Thomas with 41, well clear of...

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