Yarkuwa Art Shed kids at their exhibition opening, standing in front of a group art project.
The latestYarkuwa art exhibition has opened in Deniliquin, marking the first time the gallery has showcased a full exhibition created entirely by local young artists.
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The works were produced by children who attend the Art Shed program three times a week, building skills, confidence and cultural understanding through hands‑on learning.
This year’s theme, rain, encouraged students to explore how rainfall shapes Country, from the way water moves across the land to the tiny details that often go unnoticed.
Special guests from several Deniliquin institutions attended the opening, joining families, Elders and community members in celebrating the creativity and cultural knowledge shared by the next generation.
More from the exhibition will be in Friday’s edition of the Pastoral Times.
Chamber Awards info sessions
Nominations for the Deniliquin Business Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards opened this month, and help with your entry is available starting this week.
Three information sessions have been organised. For the first time, one will be held online.
• Wednesday, May 27 (in person) - 8am to 9am at the Crossing Cafe.
• Wednesday, June 3 (online) - 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Check chamber’s Facebook page for Zoom link closer to date.
• Thursday, June 4 (in person) - 5.30pm to 6.30pm at the Deni RSL.
More information about the awards, and a link to nominate, is available under the awards tab at deniliquinchamber.com.au.
Hot dogs for grand opening
Switched On Mobiles celebrated its grand opening on Friday, drawing in customers with free hot dogs, giveaways and a range of special deals in store.
To add to the fun of the day, and turning heads in the CBD, some of the staff event dressed a giant hot dogs.
The day was a chance to welcome the community in, showcase the new space and thank early customers for their support as the business settles into Deniliquin.
Michael Morona, Harrison Wright and Thomas Bryans at Switched On Mobiles' grand opening in Deni.
Heelers season opens
The Deni Blue Heelers season has kicked off with the knockout round in Goolgowi.
Unfortunately, the men weren’t able to come away with a win, however the women’s team did manage a draw against Hillston in their inaugural game.
More from the games will be in Friday’s edition of the Pastoral Times.
Blast from the past
One of the last surviving 1970s playground rocket ships has officially landed on the State’s Heritage Register, and Deniliquin shares a special connection.
The original Moree Rocket, installed in 1972 as a nod to Australia’s role in the space race, is now heritage‑listed as one of only two remaining examples of the 38 rockets once found in parks across NSW.
The other stands proudly in Deniliquin’s Scotts Park, on Russell St, a familiar landmark for generations of local families.
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