October 5 2017

Barely a month after the hustle and bustle of the ERC elections, residents will be back at the polling booths next Saturday to pick who will represent us at state level.

Six candidates are trying their luck to win the seat vacated by Adrian Piccoli, the Nationals have picked Austin Evans as their candidate in their bid to retain the seat.

Helen Dalton and Brian Mills are returning candidates from the 2015 poll, Helen Dalton came second in the 2015 poll as an Independent and is now with the Shooters, Fishers And Farmers Party.

Pete Robinson is back on the campaign trail and he is running as an Independent just weeks after trying to make it into the ERC, he has a Facebook page in operation for those wanting to know more about what he aims to achieve in the electorate.

Joining the four are Michael Kidd (Country Labor) and Ray Goodlass (Greens), some more details on all six candidates can be found here.

The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party’s street cred has been on the rise in recent months as they did take the seat of Orange in the by-election held there from the Nationals, a feat that was long considered near impossible for any party.

Country Labor will be hoping the popularity of the Federal ALP will see them over the line and the Independents are no doubt hoping that rising desire for independent thought in Parliament will give them a chance.

Orange and Murray are similar for the reason that the Liberals or Nationals have held the seat and for decades including years under a different seat name.

According to a post in Menindee Region Community Group on the Darling River, a poll said 69.7% will be voting for Helen Dalton, a poll is running on this website to see if the domination is similar and see where the winds are blowing pre October 14.

Voting can be done at the below locations from 8am next Saturday.

Deniliquin Dental Clinic
Deniliquin High School
Deniliquin North Public School
Edward Public School

September 27 2017

We have four new questions for readers to think about and vote on.

Questions asked 

1. What do you want to see more or less on 102.5 The Edge?
2. What do you want to see more or less on 2QN?
3. Will the Air Freight Hub become reality?
4. Will the Ethanol Plant ever become reality?

Why these Questions?

Questions 1 and 2 are because 102.5 and 2QN polled less than 15% of the votes on our poll on what people listen to in the Deniliquin area.

These questions will attempt to find out what voters think is the solution to their problems.

Voters can pick 3 choices on both the 102.5 and 2QN questions.

The Air Freight Hub is a controversial project, many believe it does not make sense as Melbourne is so close air travel wise and the money spent at the airport could go to something more useful.

The Ethanol Plant has been discussed for many years and whilst it keeps popping up in discussion nothing seems to happen with it and we are wondering what confidence voters have in it.

Polls will remain open until lunchtime on Tuesday October 10 and results published in Deni Speaks the same day.

September 27 2017

Below is some information gleaned from various sources on what to expect with traffic, road closures and speed limits as well as shop specials and entertainment.

Muster Entry Conditions

It is a very good idea to read the Ticket Terms & Conditions so you’re not bringing in or doing anything that is prohibited.

Speed limits and Signage

The speed limit from the Finley Road (SH20)/Conargo Road (MR552) intersection until 2.5 kilometres east on the Conargo Road (MR552) has been lowered to 50km/h and will last from 6am on Thursday, 28 September 2017 until 12pm on Sunday, 1 October 2017.

‘No Stopping’ signs have been erected on both sides of the road from 1.2km south of the Ute Muster Main Entrance all the way to 500m north of the Main Entrance and this started from 4pm Monday and will go on until 12 Noon on Monday October 2.

There will be “No Stopping” allowed on the shoulders of the roadway whilst the signs are in place. There are also “No Camping” signs in place.

Traffic updates can be found if there is any congestion or accidents on Live Traffic NSW.

Closures

The north bound lane of a section of Napier Street between George and Charlotte Street will be closed.

There will also be “No Right Turn” at Charlotte Street onto Napier Street. These restrictions will apply from 12pm tomorrow and will last until 10pm

Smart Street from Hay Road to the Conargo Road (MR552) will be closed from 8am on Thursday until 10pm that night (Utes and local traffic only).

All traffic that is travelling from Conargo on the Conargo Road (MR552) will have to detour down Wandook Road, This detour will be in effect from 8am on Thursday and continue until 11pm that night.

There will be traffic controllers around to make sure that traffic flows as smoothly as possible but be aware there will be delays.

Police

There will be 120 Police Officers around they will be searching vehicles before they enter the grounds to make sure no prohibited items are going in, this also applies to vehicles being driven back after leaving the site for any reason.

There will be extra Highway Patrol vehicles around town and there will be Drug and Alcohol tests as well.

Patrons are also reminded it is a licensed venue so if you have too much to drink and you’re caught, you’re out.

Shops

Scoop n Brew is having ‘Ute-Beaut Specials’, this might come in handy if Deniliquin Plaza and its Car Park is going crazy with traffic and you’re waiting to leave or you’re suddenly hungry and so you try their array of food and drink to pass the time.

Sausages in Bread are available for purchase outside Coles on Thursday from 11:30am, Coleslaw and Onions for 50c extra and drinks are $2, this event is for the Recharge Support Fund.

Transport

Need a bus to get to the Ute Muster? No problem because you can click here for the bus timetable, buses start leaving Wired Entertainment from 9:43am on Friday.

Muster goers can be picked up at one of the following locations, please note the round trip takes around an hour.

• Wired Entertainment
• Deniliquin RSL Club
• East End Store
• Big 4 Deniliquin Holiday Park
• Edward Public School
• Riverview Motel
• Riverside Caravan Park
• Caltex North
• Pioneer Gardens Centre
• Deni Ute Muster Bus Stop

Entertainment

Down at the Edward River Hotel, Trainwreck Trio will performing on Thursday night and Happy Hour +1 will be in effect start from 5pm and ending at 7pm.

September 25 2017

The working bee to tidy up the Cemetery last Sunday was a massive success with many graves now free of the weeds that surrounded them.

One particular before and after shot shows just how effective the working bee was as the differences of the two shots are nothing shot of clear, impressive and righteous.

A second working bee has been set for Saturday October 14 at 8am and as with the first event there is a Facebook event page in which to express your interest in being part of the working bee and ask any questions you need to ask.

Working Bees such as these will ensure that once Community Service returns to the cemetery in the near future their work can focus on the restoring and maintaining the graves ensuring the cemetery will be completely well maintained.

We hope the second working bee will be as well attended as the first and is also as well successful.