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Olivia Duffey

I became a journalists in January 2019 and have been developing community connections ever since. I have lived in Deniliquin since 2012 after moving from Sydney and finished my schooling at the local primary and high schools. I am passionate about my community, the issues it faces and the recognition it receives, good and bad. I am currently studying journalism at university and expect to remain in Deniliquin for a long time to come. I hope to be a voice for this great community and someone people can approach to share their stories.

Ute destroyed

A Ford Ute was completely destroyed by fire early Friday morning. Deniliquin Fire and Rescue NSW was called to extinguish the blaze at 6.55am across from the Deniliquin Rovers netball courts at the Island Sanctuary entrance. Deputy Captain Les Booth...

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No rate rush as ‘everyone will be affected’ by new system

A change to the rating system for local properties will not be rushed, according to Edward River Council. Council must implement a new structure soon to replace two separate structures used by the former Deniliquin and Conargo Shire Councils prior...

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Maybe last outage, but we’ve heard it all before

The Telstra outage in Deniliquin on Thursday is expected to be the last the community will have to endure as part of mobile phone coverage upgrades. But we’ve been told that before. Last week’s intermittent outages were the third block of...

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Water a focus of Ley meeting

“I attended the NSW Farmers local group breakfast and unsurprisingly the main topic was water, although tax and farm family transfers were also raised,” Ms Ley told the Pastoral Times

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Man in court on drug charges

A 43 year-old Deniliquin man faced Griffith Local Court yesterday on drug related charges. It followed a vehicle interception on Saturday night. Police said while on patrol at 10.40pm on Saturday in Ochtertyre St, they stopped a vehicle in Sloane St...

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Fee free trainees

It is easier than ever to take on a trainee or apprentice and help them develop through your business. The NSW Government’s Fee Free Traineeship/Apprenticeship initiative contributes up to $2000 in training fees usually associated with...

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$16,500 raised at Deni Bushfire Extravaganza

The Deniliquin Bushfire Music Extravaganza fundraising total has been finalised at $16,568.25. Donations closed on February 11, less than two weeks after the February 2 event which attracted 300 people. Deniliquin Rotary partnered with the...

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1200 at opening of ‘unique attraction’

The Depot is expected to become a unique local attraction, after its grand opening on Saturday. More than 1200 people attended the opening, keen to see the new museum which has been built by Purtills. Managing director Neville Purtill said he...

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That’s funny, club’s back

The Deniliquin Laughter Club is back for the year, offering a weekly Laughter Yoga session. Laughter Yoga was started in Mumbai, India almost 25 years ago by a medical doctor who was undertaking research on the health benefits of laughter. Since...

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Free kids’ fun at the show

The Deniliquin Show committee works hard each year to ensure the annual event has something for everyone . . . and this year is no different. The 140th annual show will be spread over three days with the showgrounds thriving with a variety of sights...

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Stadium now in use

The passion the Deniliquin district community has for sports and fitness was evident at the official opening of the new Deniliquin Sports and Entertainment Stadium on Monday evening. It was the first time any sport has been played at the facility...

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65 years in love

A simple lunch at Navorina Nursing Home is how Jessie and Wally Beer chose to spend their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday. Mrs Beer is 90 and now a resident at the home, and the 86 year-old Mr Beer travels in from the family property at...

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Aircon catches fire

A fire in an air-conditioning unit at Navorina Nursing Home on Friday was able to be contained and extinguished quickly. Deniliquin Fire and Rescue NSW was called to the nursing home at 3.23pm. With the help of a thermal imaging camera, firefighters...

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Hit and run investigation

Police want to speak to the driver of a red ute, which allegedly crashed in to a parked car near the Deniliquin RSL Club on Saturday. The car had been left parked at the club all day, between 6am and 8pm. When the owner returned to the car, there...

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Almost 1000 hit the river

Almost 1000 anglers took to the Edward River for the 23rd annual Deniliquin RSL Fishing Classic. Deniliquin RSL Fishing Club’s event coordinator Fiona Petersen said while down on last year, it was pleasing to see so many families and young people...

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Rose misses out on state spot

Deniliquin Showgirl Rose Nevinson might not be heading into the next round of the showgirl competition, but she still considers herself a winner. Miss Nevinson was one of 19 young women who competed in the Zone 7 Final of The Land Sydney Royal...

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Cathy joins Mayrung team

Mayrung Public School’s newest teacher, Cathy Strong (pictured), has more than 12 years of education and teaching experience under her belt. And she is ready to use it, excited to see the school’s students develop through their education...

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Service is over

One of Deniliquin’s longest serving service groups has folded, just before its 46th birthday. Membership of the Soroptimist International Club of Deniliquin has been dwindling over recent years, and recruitment attempts have been unsuccessful...

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