Jade Hurley (second from left) with some of the Deni contingent (from left) Wila Gorrie, Norm McCleary, Graeme Phillis, Yvonne Lloyd, Thelma Thompson and Brian CLancy.
A contingent of locals made the trip to Echuca on Sunday to surprise popular entertainer and former local Jade Hurley.
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Jade was performing at the Echuca Workers and Services Club, and according to those who went was “thoroughly entertaining”.
While there simply to enjoy the entertainment, the local crew also had a surprise for Jade.
They arrived with a birthday cake made by Wilma Gorrie, and presented it to the singer to mark his upcoming 80th birthday.
“It was a wonderful, fun catch up,” Yvonne Lloyd said on behalf of the group.
“Jade was so surprised when he was presented with an 80th card and a magnificent cake.
“An amazing day.”
The locals also took a few of their Jade Hurley keepsakes to the performance to have them signed, including Yvonne’s copy of Jade’s 1984 album Great Balls of Fire - on which he covered 24 classic rock hits.
Still with the original price tag of $9.99 attached, Yvonne said another fan offered to buy it from her for $100.
She refused to part with the treasured item, but joked it’s now worth much more with Jade’s signature.
Christine and Jade Hurley with Jo and John Holschier.
Start your engines
The Deniliquin Sporting Car Club has a monster weekend of action as the Victorian Championships roll into town.
It will host round three of the Victorian Motorkhana Championship on Saturday, and Sunday is round three of the Victorian Khanacross Championship.
There will be tight and complicated courses to follow which will add to the excitement, making the event a test of ability, car control and memory.
For more information contact DSCC by emailing info@dscc.com.au or phone 0407 949 942.
Free cybercrime event for Deniliquin business
Local businesses are increasingly vulnerable to cybercrime, with the average cost of a business cyber-attack totalling $276,323.
Up to a third of all businesses have experienced cybercrime, with 60 percent of attacks targeting small and medium businesses.
Regional Development Australia Murray, Deniliquin Chamber of Commerce and nbn Local are holding a free Cybersecurity event for local businesses, organisations and not-forprofits on Wednesday, May 31.
Led by digital experts from the Australian Government Home Affairs Cyber Security Outreach team and nbn Local, the ‘Cyber Security: Get ahead of the game’ event will be a chance to hear about cyber criminal’s methods, traps, and trends and how to manage your cybersecurity risks and responsibilities.
The evening will also include a regionally relevant economic development update from RDA Murray, an update from nbn regional manager Andrew Cottrill on regional broadband investment and upgrades, as well as a beautiful, locally curated dinner from the Long Table Café.
The session will be held Wednesday, May 31 from 5pm to 8.30pm at The Depot Historic Collection.
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