Deniliquin News

Former family home opened to reunion crowd

For the Gibson family, Deniliquin has always felt like home. That is why the grandchildren of locals Margaret ‘Kingie’ Gibson and Mervyn ‘Snowy’ Gibson (both dec.) chose Deniliquin for a family reunion last month. The group of cousins came...

Jamie Lowe

Deni sheep sale report:

Sheep numbers were boosted by larger lines of Merino hoggets despite a smaller yarding of lambs in Deniliquin on Tuesday. There were almost 500 two-tooths in the total yarding of 2300 head. Quality in the lead pens of lambs was described as...

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Deni sheep sale report:

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Underground power in CBD being investigated

Edward River Council is investigating the possibility of installing underground powerlines in parts of Cressy St. General manager Adam McSwain said geological testing to assess the ability to go underground will be conducted between 7am on April 6...

Olivia Duffey

NSW Govt could act now, not wait for Commonwealth

The NSW Government must ensure irrigated food producers get a water allocation this season, Member for Murray Helen Dalton has demanded. Her calls echo those of global food company SunRice and grassroots farmers who say the industry is primed to...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Honouring a hard worker

Tom Nisbet with his Rotary Pride of Workmanship award. Tom Nisbet will be remembered for an enviable work ethic, and a dedication to the one family company spanning more than four decades. Mr Nisbet died at Deniliquin Hospital on March 13, at the...

Jamie Lowe

Sales continue in a different format

The Deniliquin Saleyards will continue to operate as normal during the Coronavirus pandemic. However, strict social distancing rules are being put in place on sale days. ‘‘We will be staying open, because as a bottom line food service we are...

Daniel Hughes

Mathoura Diary: Champs announced

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Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Recycle debacle

Victorian residents are taking advantage of the NSW Return and Earn scheme and leaving the Deniliquin return centre out of order, according to a group of concerned locals. Local business owners and managers have raised concerns in recent weeks...

Daniel Hughes

Messages for residents

Year 4 student Payntten Cassidy has been sending videos about her experience with home schooling to the residents at Navorina Nursing Home. The nine year-old told the Pastoral Times she just wanted to keep in touch with ‘‘the oldies’’ while...

Olivia Duffey

Council plan open for feedback, comment

Murray River Council has embarked on a 20-year land use plan through the development of the Local Strategic Planning Statement. It outlines a vision for land use and development across the council area. Mayor Chris Bilkey is encouraging residents to...

Deniliquin Pastoral Times

Last chance to have your say on basin assessment

The Independent Panel assessing the social and economic conditions in the Murray-Darling Basin is seeking final submissions on the draft report by April 5. Released more than two weeks ago, the draft report identifies mental health, front line...

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Body found was NZ man

The body found in the Murray River at Echuca on Friday is believed to be a New Zealand man aged in his 50s. Murray River Police District Inspector Paul Huggett said although police had an idea of who the man might be, his identity had not been...

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Isolation is boring, but vital says pharmacist

Jamie Lowe Soul Pattinson owner William Crofts is urging everyone to play it safe when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jamie Lowe

Power to enforce social changes

To report non-compliance with public health orders, phone CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www. nsw. crimestoppers. com. au

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Man charged after alleged knife threat

A 34 year-old man has been charged after allegedly threatening a 29 year-old woman at a south Deniliquin residence on Tuesday. The man allegedly assaulted the woman and threatened her with a knife before she was able to flee and call police. He was...

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PTEE: Red alert for local waterways, worst bushfire season in NSW history is over, NBN upgrades and more

To access any of these services, phone (03) 5898 3100 and check out the full library catalogue at http://cmrl. edwardriver. nsw. gov. au/webpage_files/cat. htm

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Playgrounds, toilets closed

More public facilities have been closed by Edward River Council in an effort to limit the spread of Coronavirus. ■ Playgrounds: All playgrounds and play spaces within the Edward River Council region are closed until further notice. It is not...

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