March 17 2019

In this edition we ask readers three questions, the first asks who will win the seat of Murray in the NSW election, one is asking for a grade for the Street Bazaar that was held on March 9 and lastly we ask for your thoughts on an Off leash Dog Park.

Who will win the seat of Murray?

The NSW Election is on March 23, it is an important election as there is a lot at stake, an ALP victory may pave the way for the party to win in the Federal Election, if the Coalition hangs on there will be no doubt that they’ll get a scare particularly in our seat of Murray.

Helen Dalton took it right up to the National Party and their candidate Austin Evans in 2017 and this year she might pull off a victory or do you think one of the nine other candidates will win?

What rating do you give the Street Bazaar?

The Street Bazaar was on March 9 and we’re wondering what rating out of A, B, C, D and F you would give it.

Does Deniliquin need an Off Leash Dog Park?

A Dog Park has been long discussed, it was even an election issue by some of the candidates when the town went to the polls to make the first full Edward River Council.

So we are wondering if locals are still interested in an off leash dog park or is the issue something that isn’t high up the priority list?

Polls close on March 22, the polls are on the right hand side of the page for computer users and down the bottom for phone users or click on the links on each of the titles.

March 10 2019

Over the last couple of months, we’ve run polls about the ERC, Roads, Subway and Fish and below you will see each question, how many votes each question received and the number of votes and percentage each one got.

What rating do you give the ERC?

We received 44 votes on the issue and the results are the following in order of possible answers

A – 11% (5 votes)
B – 11% (5 votes)
C – 23% (10 votes)
D – 36% (15 votes)
F – 18% (8 votes)

Do you like the changed Subway menu?

We received 25 votes on the issue and it is one of the closest votes we’ve ever had as it came down to just one person.

Yes – 52% (13 votes)
No – 48%  (12 votes)

What grade would you give for local roads?

We received 76 votes on the issue and there were a couple of amusing comments with at least two giving the roads a grade of s**t, we thank them for their honesty.

A – 1% (1 vote)
B – 5% (4 votes)
C – 7% (5 votes)
D – 25% (19 votes)
F – 62% (47 votes)

Are you worried that what is happening to fish in Menindee will happen in Deniliquin?

Yes – 96% (23 votes)
No  – 4% (1 vote)

Conclusion

The ERC has taken a bit of a battering in the last year but with works like Scott’s Park (aka Rocket Park), the refurbishing of the old Scout Hall and more, it will be interesting to see what voters will think of the ERC when we revisit the issue in around December.

Subway’s new menu choices currently have the tick of approval, the menu change across Australia has been controversial and it will be interesting to see if the acceptance of the menu continues in the future.

Locals are really unhappy with the roads, it will be interesting to revisit this issue in December and find out if there have been any chances in local thoughts, don’t forget you can write down your thoughts on our discussion thread as well.

The 96% ‘Yes’ vote confirms that locals are worried about things like what is happening in Menindee as well as the Murray Darling Basin Plan, with NSW elections on the 23rd and the Federal Election in May, it will be interesting to see if the water issue results in a change of seat representation and leadership.

We thank everyone for taking the time to vote on the issues and if you have a question you want polled, please let us know.

March 2 2019

Deniliquin Rovers quest for Premiership glory starts on April 6 when they take on Berrigan.

Last year was a tough season in terms of picking who’d be in the finals and this year seems to be no exception, the 1sts may find it tough as there are some pretty good teams to face in the first seven weeks of the season.

Rovers Season is the following

Round 1 – Berrigan
Round 2 – Blighty
Round 3 – Katunga
Round 4 – Rennie
Round 5 – Yarroweyah
Round 6 – Tocumwal
Round 7 – Waaia
Round 8 – Bye
Round 9 – Strathmerton
Round 10 – Picola
Round 11 – Katamatite
Round 12 – Mathoura
Round 13 – Jerilderie
Round 14 – Bye
Round 15 – Blighty
Round 16 – Katunga
Round 17 – Rennie
Round 18 – Yarroweyah

February 21 2019

The 2019 edition of the Deniliquin Pastoral and Agricultural Society Show is on between March 1 and 3 and it will be the 139th show.

The show incorporates traditional rural attractions with all the fun of a modern show ensuring that there will be plenty to see and do.

There are ticket options for adults, children and families

* Adult tickets are $15 for one day and $20 for both days.
* Children 5 to 16 years old tickets are $2 each day.
* Children  who are under 5 years old can enter for free

*Family package tickets are $30 for both days.
(eg 2 adults & 2 children)

*Saturday Only*
Fireworks Special from 6pm – $5

Tickets are now available at My Shop & Deniliquin Jewellers and they will be sold up to the week prior to Show.