Acting Captain Les Booth said the atmosphere was spot on, with a regular stream of visitors between 10am and 2pm.
“Everyone had a good time, squirting water around, and checking out the trucks and the station,” he said.
Families stayed to watch demonstrations, chat with the crew, grab a free sausage from the barbecue and let the kids climb through the trucks.
There were fire‑safety giveaways, plenty of information, and a steady crowd right through the day, another strong showing for an event that keeps growing every year.
The firefighters themselves did a great job of keeping guests entertained, despite having a very busy morning before the opening.
The brigade was called to provide Hazmat services at a truck rollover on the Mid‑Western Highway north of Hay at 7.25am the same morning.
Deniliquin Fire + Rescue assisted with hazardous materials containment and clean‑up, while one person was taken to hospital for treatment.
Mice on the move
If you’ve spotted something small and speedy darting across the shed floor lately, you’re not alone.
Mice seem to be making themselves a bit too comfortable around Deni again, popping up in pantries, workshops and anywhere a stray grain or food might have landed.
One of our local community clubs had a scare when one popped up in the kitchen, causing a bit of a stir.
Although not at the numbers currently affecting Western Australia, it is something to keep in mind.
Unfortunately when they get to plague proportions, no amount of cleaning will keep them away. They can also be very damaging to local crops.
Group warm-up
The inaugural Deniliquin Mother’s Day Classic was a big hit on Sunday, and not just with the mums.
The kids were keen to get involved too, and a group of young ones banded together for a warm-up and stretch, making sure they didn’t pick up any injuries that could jeopardise them before their dash.
After preparations, the juniors did two laps of the large Memorial Park oval.
All those under 11 got a Brick Kiln Cafe milkshake voucher for a job well done.
Free ageism workshop
There’s a great free community workshop coming up in Deniliquin later this month, asking a simple question with a big message behind it - What’s Age Got To Do With It?
The session, running on Thursday, May 22, is all about unpacking ageism; the little assumptions, stereotypes and everyday moments that can affect people of any age, often without us realising.
Delivered in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission, the workshop will explore how ageism shows up and how towns like ours can build more respectful, age‑inclusive environments.
The workshop is free, but spots are limited. Registrations are encouraged by going to www.stickytickets.com.au/8alsbf/ageism_awareness_workshop_deniliquin.aspx.
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