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Bills blocked

A public register of water ownership in NSW is no closer to being established with two separate bills on the issue being blocked by parliament last week. NSW Water Minister Melinda Pavey’s bill — the NSW Nationals Water Transparency and...

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New Deni midwives

Deniliquin Hospital has welcomed two new midwives to its maternity ward. Binks Lopez and Mai Pham joined the local hospital two weeks ago and come to Deniliquin with an interesting back story. The pair first met in Darwin seven years ago before they...

Jamie Lowe
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Weyrich fined

Murray River Councillor Tom Weyrich has been convicted and fined for not lodging a declaration with the NSW Electoral Commission within the required time. Cr Weyrich pleaded guilty to the charge at Deniliquin Local Court on Thursday, August 6, and...

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Ashes spark shed blaze

It was the quick actions of a resident which saved a Deniliquin home from being destroyed by fire Saturday night. The occupant had almost fully extinguished a blaze which started in the shed attached to the Jameson St home by the time firefighters...

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Fake notes used at servo

Fake notes used at servo Two teenage girls are alleged to have used fake $50 notes to purchase items at a Deniliquin service station. Police said the girls went to the service station together and made separate purchases. Both were given change for...

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Bottleshops ready for second Liquorland fight

Businesses already struggling through the current economic climate cannot withstand the establishment of a Liquorland store in Deniliquin. That is the message from Riverina Cellars owner Kel Rolfe as she awaits a formal liquor licence application...

Zoe McMaugh
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Around the Region

Stabbing charge A teenage boy was refused bail on Sunday, charged in relation to an alleged stabbing in Hillston about 10pm Saturday. A 27 year-old man was taken to Griffith Hospital with non life threatening injuries. He sustained a wound to the...

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Talkback: What is a Redeye?

The Blighty Football and Netball Club’s Redeyes’ mascot has always been unique, and this was pointed out during the weekend to a wider audience. The Country Footy Scores team compiled their top 10 favourite AFL Victoria country footy mascots...

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Club legend honoured

Blighty Netball Club has paid tribute to one of its club legends with the new Deb Cochrane Memorial Garden now completed. The memorial garden had to be relocated because of construction of the new netball/tennis clubrooms, which opened last year...

Jamie Lowe
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Region change

The establishment of a new border region including Deniliquin and district is being described a win for common sense. Eligible residents in the defined border region will be exempt from the NSW Government’s latest measure at controlling the spread...

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Deni motorcycle ride day

Deniliquin Motorcycle Association hosted its KB Engineering Ride Day on Sunday. The event saw about 60 riders take to the local track in what was an outstanding day. There were no competitions held, with everyone enjoying the non-competitive nature...

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Student support through art

Deniliquin High School students are encouraging their peers to ‘‘keep growing’’ into the best versions of themselves with a series of student constructed murals. The art project, led by Alana Parker (visual arts) and Shane McGrath (music)...

Zoe McMaugh
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Love of nature shown in photos

Kerri Munnerley’s passion for nature photography has been given a boost after one of her photos of the Brick Kiln Creek was named the winner of an online competition. Ms Munnerley entered the photo, taken in March, into the My Photography...

Jamie Lowe
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Police urge residents to ‘Do the right thing’ and isolate

Another Deniliquin resident has been charged with breaching conditions relating to COVID-19 isolation.

Zoe McMaugh
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Michael joins The Con

Local musician Michael Ladson has joined the teaching team at South West Music in Deniliquin. He will join the drumming and percussion faculty, to help meet a growing demand from prospective students. Mr Ladson has been playing drums for 25 years...

Zoe McMaugh
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New look riverwalk reopened to public

Residents and visitors can again take a non-interrupted stroll along the Deniliquin riverfront. Works to upgrade the area beside and behind the Peppin Heritage Centre in George St were completed this week, and the area reopened to the public. Mayor...

Zoe McMaugh
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We need transparency

he full interim report, including a list of options for feedback, is available here

Zoe McMaugh
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Support for council’s strategic direction

To view the consultation results in either video or document format click here

Zoe McMaugh

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Virus updates

Two Shepparton workers test positive for COVID-19

A staff member at First Choice Liquor Shepparton and another at Shepparton Retirement Villages have tested positive for COVID-19.

Spencer Fowler Steen
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Unilever Tatura worker tests positive for COVID-19

Unilever has confirmed a contractor based at its Tatura factory has tested positive for COVID-19.

Madi Chwasta
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Three new COVID-19 cases recorded in Greater Shepparton

Greater Shepparton has seven active cases of COVID-19. The increase in active cases comes as Victoria recorded 466 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. The overall total has increased by 416 with 50 cases being reclassified, mostly due to duplication...

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Face coverings mandatory in regional Victoria from Monday

REGIONAL Victorians must wear a face covering when leaving their home from 11.59pm Sunday.

Brayden May