Scott Fullerton in Longreach, one of the stops on the Black Dog Ride.
David Pearson and Scott Fullerton will complete the final leg of their epic journey to the red centre of Australia for mental health today.
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They will embark on the 510km from Tennent Creek to Alice Springs, capping off a whopping 3594km ride in six days.
In an update provided exclusively to the Pastoral Times this week, Scott said there has been some great donations raised for the Black Dog Ride so far.
“The interactions with people and the gratitude of the small towns we are supporting is phenomenal,” said Scott.
We look forward to hearing all about Scott and David’s journey when they return.
David Pearson.
Annual Ladies Day for Rams
Ladies if you would like to spoil yourself, the Deniliquin Rams will hold their annual Ladies Day this Saturday from 2pm to 5.30pm at the Rams Clubrooms.
Tickets are $30 and include finger food, drinks at bar prices and there will be raffles and prizes, and a player Calcutta.
Stick around after the game for awards and live music.
Money raised will go to CanAssist Deniliquin.
Tickets are not sold at the door. Go to https://www.deniliquinrams.com/social-calender to pre-book.
Due to Ladies Day, there is a change in time for the football games.
Play times are as follows: Fourths — 9.45am; Thirds — 11.15am; Reserves — 12.50pm and Seniors — 2.30pm.
Magpie alert
Yes it’s that time of year again, and we have been alerted to swooping activity around the South School area.
If you find yourself a magpie magnet, pop on a hat, always look behind you and run like crazy to get to your destination safely.
As a protected species, there’s not much that can be done once a magpie stakes its terriroty.
It’s up to you to be safe, and avoid known swooping areas if you can.
Ducklings spotted early
Over the top cuteness alert of early sightings of ducks proudly parading their ducklings in our parks and gardens.
Beware of over protective parents though. They will attack if you get too close.
These little guys are very clever and can run, swim and find food not long after hatching.
Nazi symbol criminalised
The NSW Government’s bill to criminalise knowingly displaying a Nazi symbol in public without a reasonable excuse has passed the Lower House with unanimous support.
Attorney General Mark Speakman said the proposed amendment to the Crimes Act 1900 will provide important, additional safeguards against hate speech and vilification in NSW.
The maximum penalty for the new offence will be 12 months’ imprisonment or a $11,000 fine, or both, for an individual. A corporation could be fined $55,000.
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