Set for Saturday February 28 at Deniliquin Town Hall, the event kicks off at 7pm and promises a night of fun, friendly competition and community spirit.
Tickets are $30 per person, with tables of 8 or 10 available, and include nibbles throughout the evening. Drinks will be available at bar prices.
P&C president Vince Kelly said the fire had left a lasting impact on the school’s recreational spaces.
“We lost a lot of recreational space, and we’re keen to listen to the teachers and students and figure out what they are looking for,” he said.
School holiday fun at the library
With schools beginning to head back, this could be your last week to enjoy Edward River Library’s school holiday activities.
Edward River Library has been buzzing with activity these school holidays, with a steady stream of kids, parents and grandparents, taking part in the library’s hands‑on activity sessions.
The sessions have drawn plenty of enthusiasm, with everything from keychains to character designs taking shape across the tables.
The holiday program continues, with week week four activities happening this week.
For more information or to book a spot, visit the library Facebook page, at facebook.com/edwardriverlibrary.
Chinese New Year
The Year of the Fire Horse begins on 6 February 2026, coinciding with Chinese New Year celebrations, and runs until 25 January 2027.
A rare zodiac combination that appears only once every 60 years, the Fire Horse is traditionally associated with intense energy, bold change and rapid transformation.
Whether it brings luck depends on the individual, but it’s widely viewed as a year that shakes things up and inspires new beginnings.
Chinese New Year itself marks a time of reunion, celebration and renewal, with families welcoming the new zodiac cycle through food, tradition and hopes for good fortune in the year ahead.
Weather respite
Deniliquin residents have enjoyed a welcome reprieve from last week’s intense heatwave, with a cool change sweeping through the district on Sunday and Monday.
After several days of scorching temperatures that pushed well into the 40s and prompted early closures, event delays and heat‑health warnings, the shift brought noticeably milder conditions and a chance for the town to catch its breath.
Cloud cover, cooler southerly winds and lower overnight temperatures offered relief across the region, with locals taking advantage of the break after a demanding week of extreme heat.
With Monday not breaking 30℃, the rest of the week will see temperatures hover around the low to mid 30’s.