Open to young people aged 12 to 18, the Army Cadets offers hands‑on opportunities to build leadership, teamwork, confidence and discipline.
Parents and prospective cadets are invited to visit during Parade hours each Wednesday from 6pm to 8.30pm, in the former Deniliquin Scout Hall next to Deni North School - 306-308 Victoria St.
You can meet the team and see what the program involves.
Those unable to attend can reach out via the 307 Army Cadet Unit Deniliquin Facebook page, phone 0432 425 809, or learn more at www.armycadets.gov.au.
Holiday programs continue
Edward River Library kicks off week three of its school holiday program today, with VR Fun.
Wednesday is the Slime Fun day, which has been very popular in previous weeks, and Thursday is Paper Flower Art.
The regular Splat! art program will run across Friday and Saturday.
Spaces for each session is limited, and bookings are essential.
Call the library on 5898 3100 or email library@edwardriver.nsw.gov.au. Holiday timetables can be viewed on the library’s Facebook page.
Heatwave dangers
As temperatures soar this week, a few incidents over the border in Victoria have prompted a wider-spread warning about the dangers of the heat.
Ambulance Victoria issued a press release on Sunday highlighting it had been called to respond to 11 incidences of children locked in cars on the first day of a week-long heatwave period.
“The message is simple – it is never safe to leave children in cars unattended,” AV’s director of emergency management Dale Armstrong said.
The same warnings apply in NSW as the mercury climbs this week.
Energy workers on alert
Essential Energy has said its teams would be on high alert this week as a heatwave grips the state.
It anticipates the high temperatures will increase demand on the newtwork, which may impact on network safety and reliability.
“Our crews will also be on standby to respond quickly if any equipment failures occur,” the company assured.
“Where appropriate, additional crews may be deployed to support faster restoration.”
If you rely on medical equipment, you are encouraged to have a power outage plan and keep your contact details up to date with your energy retailer. Always call 000 in an emergency.
More information is available at essentialenergy.com.au/at-home/life-support.
Heat help for animals
Local WIRES volunteer Jade Selwood has put out a call for people to be mindful of animals during this heatwave.
As well as taking care of ourselves in the heat, she urges people to be mindful of the impact on domestic and wild animals too.
Jade recommends simple steps like turning on sprinklers and lightly spraying gardens and trees during the hottest part of the day, which can cool down the area and provide relief for birds and other wildlife.
You can also help by leaving out shallow bowls of fresh water, providing shade where possible, and checking yards before mowing or driving.
To report sick, injured or orphaned native wildlife, call WIRES at 1300 094 737.
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