The exhibition at the Deniliquin Peppin Heritage Centre opened yesterday and runs through until Friday, December 13.
It displays the works of Deni High students from Year 7 to Year 12.
The exhibition celebrates the art and the dedication and talent of the 80 or more students who take art classes.
It is a fantastic opportunity to see what students have been up to in their art classes and the works they produced from those classes.
The exhibition will be held at the Peppin Heritage Centre Gallery, at 295 George St.
“Starting Monday, get down to the Peppin Heritage Centre to see some diverse and creative artworks and support our next generation of talented local artists“ Edward River Council said.
2025 Australia Day awards
Have you got your Australia Day Award nominations in yet?
Edward River Council’s nominations will be received until early January.
“The awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of individuals and community organisations in our region,” council said.
“They provide a great opportunity to recognise the deserving individuals who have made a real difference in our community.”
Award categories include Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year.
There’s also a Sports Award and Junior Sports Award, and Arts & Culture Award and Junior Arts & Culture Award.
Other categories are Community Event of the Year, Community Group of the Year and Environmental Citizen of the Year (the Bill & Elwyn Hermiston Memorial Award).
Deniliquin institution under new management
Deniliquin’s Black Cat Cafe has officially changed hands.
The Deniliquin business became part of the local community’s weekly routines under the leadership of Greg and Rosie Savellis and their family.
The Black Cat Cafe is an institution in Deniliquin, Greg and Rosie have helped to create that after taking over the business 39 years ago.
We wish Rosie and Greg all the best in whatever it is they choose to do next.
The new owners will continue to open daily.
Deni playgroup fundraiser
The Deniliquin Playgroup will be holding its annual cake stall and Christmas fundraiser event on Saturday, December 14.
Held in the Deniliquin CBD, you can find representatives of the playgroup in the Cressy St kiosk.
Helping to support the Deniliquin Playgroup, you will be able to buy raffle tickets on the day for plenty of prizes to be won when drawn.
As well as the raffle tickets and prizes, there will be the annual cake stall, which is sure to bring in plenty of people looking for a sweet treat.
Road works underway
Edward River Council have warned of road works that will be taking place around the town.
“Roadworks will be undertaken in Cressy St, between Russell St and Butler St as part of a pavement rehabilitation upgrade. It will include road shoulder pavement construction, new kerb and gutter works” ERC have said.
The works began yesterday and will for a period of around three weeks, with works running from 7.30am through to 5.30pm.
Residents affected by the works have been informed by the Edward River Council.
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