April 12 2018

This weekend is round two in the PDFNL competition and round three in MFNL competition.

The Rovers are travelling to Berrigan while the Rams get to put their feet up as they’ve got the bye.

Google Weather says there is a 93% chance of wind and rain on Saturday, any rain is expected between 2pm and 5pm and winds could be as high as 43km/h with the winds staying in the 30’s and 40’s from around 11am until 5pm.

Below is how the Rams and the Rovers stand after 2 and 1 rounds respectively.

Rams Football Ladder Positions

Seniors – 14th
Reserves – 14th
Thirds – 3rd
Fourths – 3rd

Rams Netball Ladder Positions

A Grade – 3rd
B Grade – 3rd
C Grade  – 4th
C Reserve – 2nd
17 and Under – 1st
15 and Under – 2nd
13 and Under – 3rd

Rovers Football Ladder Positions

Seniors – 6th
Reserves – 1st
Thirds – 9th
Fourths – 1st

Rovers Netball League Positions

A Grade – 4th
B Grade – 4th
C Grade – 8th
C Reserve – 3rd
Under 17’s – 9th
Under 15’s – 4th
Under 13’s – 5th

We’ll be back on Saturday with the results from the Rovers vs Berrigan matches.

March 9 2018

There is plenty happening in Deniliquin this weekend with locals and tourists spoiled for choice and below are some of the events happening.

Saturday has the ‘Do It In Deni Street Bazaar’ from 9am to 2pm which will see the middle section of Cressy Street and the closest the National Bridge end of Napier Street closed to road traffic.

There will be sales conducted by businesses, there will be Sausage Sizzles, Buskers, Performers, A Dog Parade,  Boat Display, Tasting Tables, Displays, Promotions, Edward on Edward Music Event ticket sales and more.

The Farmers Market will also be taking place in the Waring Gardens at the same time and you can find more information on the Bazaar here

As the Bazaar winds down, there will be action at the Deniliquin Swim Centre as Channel 4 Change brings Chloe McCardel to town and the 24 time English Channel crosser will be holding two sessions during the two hour event.

The first session will have Chloe talk about her experiences as an elite athlete and will go into talking about training, nutrition and goal setting.

The second session is a swimming coaching lesson, the cost is $10 per person and $25 for families and it will be a great day for learning and swimming, readers can find out more here.

After the event, there will be a Fundraising Dinner & Auction at Deniliquin High from 6:30pm.

Ritu Mehra will be conducting Indian Food cooking lessons at Intereach on March 10, 17 and 24, the cost is $50 and it starts at 11am and runs until 2pm, more information can be found here.

If you want to check out the draft of the Community Strategic Plan and have your say on it, you can between 10am and 12pm at 42 Napier Street.

Sunday March 11 has Edward on the Edward Music Event, this event takes place at ‘The Point’ and runs from 1pm until 6:30pm

Tickets can be purchased from Deniliquin Newsagency, Peppin Planners, South West Music & Edward School and if you get one before 1pm Saturday you will go into the draw to win the raffle at the ‘Do It In Deni Street Bazaar’.

Tickets are $30 with School Children free provided they are accompanied by an Adult, Further details such as a map to the event can be found here.

Gomer & The Girl are performing at the Exchange Hotel from 5pm until 9pm.

March 6 2018

Blue-Green Algae has returned to the Edward River with a Red level alert being issued by WaterNSW.

It is advised that the Edward should not be used for potable water supply (without prior treatment) as well as stock watering and for recreational uses (swimming, water skiing etc).

According to WaterNSW, the red level alert is issued once the following happens;

March 1 2018

It is almost time for the Deni Show and there are a couple of things to think about

First up is admission prices

Entry for Adults is $15 for a day and $20 if they want to go on both days.

Children between 5 and 16 years old can get in for $2 each day.

Children who are under 5 years old are free.

The Family package is $30 for both days and is great for 2 adults & 2 children.

The Fireworks Special which is so you can get in to primarily watch the fireworks up close begins from 6pm on the Saturday is $5, fireworks go off at 9pm.

Laser Tag starts from 11am on Saturday, this will no doubt be a popular attraction.

South West Music will be having bands playing for the people at 5pm on Friday and Saturday.

Deni Drums & Dust will be hosting games from 1pm on Saturday and there are plenty of age groups 7yrs & under, 8 to 10 years old, 11 to 13 years old, 14 to 17 years old and
18 years & over.

Dogs will be in action from 2pm on Saturday, entry is a gold coin donation and entries can be made on the day, call into the Deniliquin Veterinary Clinic or their Facebook page.

There are three events for Dogs to enter from 2pm there will be ‘Best Dressed Dog’ followed by ‘Flat Chat Dog Race’ over 25m’ at 2:30pm and last is the ‘Dog Jump’ competition at 3:30pm, rules can be found here

There will be Poultry (that is living Poultry) on show as well as Dairy Cattle and Beef Cattle.

Horses will be going through their paces on the weekend, there are dozens of competitions, details on entry and cost of stables as well as rules can be found here.

Registration for the games hosted by Deni Drums & Dust takes place on the day at the Arena (near the entry to Willoughby’s Beach).

At 5pm on Saturday there will be a European Carp Throwing Competition, some may take pleasure in seeing a pest of the waterways being tossed around.

Schools have been making Clowns and have also been growing giant Pumpkins, which school will make and grow the best? stay tuned.

Fireworks will be going off at 9pm on Saturday March 3, as you can imagine pets will be scared by the sound of the fireworks going off so please keep your pets secure indoors and with company and if possible do not have them on a leash as there have been reports over the years of animals accidentally hanging themselves in their haste to get away.

There is plenty more that will be happening from Friday and that includes Shearing, Sheep & Wool, Rides, Tiny Tots, Ambassadors and more.

Further details can be found on the Deni Show Facebook Page and their website.