This natural phenomenon happens when solar particles collide with Earth’s atmosphere, creating glowing curtains of colour that can appear suddenly and disappear just as fast.
Inland areas, like Deni, catch glimpses during periods of strong solar activity.
Local Telysa Towler uploaded the breathtaking image to Facebook with the caption, ‘Aurora chasing #UnderADeniSky’. It was taken from a clearing on the Cobb Highway near Deniliquin Airport.
Oz Day in Mathoura
Mathoura locals and visitors will have two options to celebrate Australia Day on Monday.
Murray River Council’s formal ceremony for the Mathoura and Moama regions will be held at the Timbercutter at Picnic Point - a scenic riverside location about 11km from the Mathoura township.
It kicks off with breakfast at 7.30am, and followed by the official awards presentations.
Community members have also organised a less formal 8am breakfast celebration in the Soldier’s Memorial Gardens, in the heart of Mathoura, to add to the day.
It is partly in protest of council’s decision to move the formal ceremony out of the gardens - which has been the traditional base for celebrations.
There will be no speeches or awards, but a breakfast will be provided.
Everyone is welcome, and you’re welcome to bring additional breakfast items for yourselves or to share with the community.
Murray River Council’s other formal celebrations will be held in Barham (8am start and including Australia Day Ambassador Brad Farmer AM), Moulamein (8am), Wakool (10am), Tooleybuc (7.30am) and Koraleigh (7.30am).
Celebrate with ERC
Edward River Council’s Australia Day celebrations will be held at the Deniliquin Town Hall on Monday morning.
Free to attend and open to all, the celebrations begin with a free breakfast from 8.30am.
The ceremony and awards proceedings are then expected to start about 10am.
The morning will include performances by Sing Australia and the Edward River Concert Band, and ambassador and guest speaker is Deni Ute Muster general manager Vicky Lowry.
Seniors Awards
The NSW Seniors Festival Local Senior of the Year Awards are a great way to celebrate the older residents who make our communities kinder, healthier and more connected.
These awards shine a light on seniors who volunteer, support local projects, share their creativity or simply make life better for the people around them.
If you know someone who deserves a moment in the spotlight, now’s the perfect time to nominate them.
You can pick up a nomination from from Helen Dalton’s office, at 228 Cressy St, Deniliquin.
Nominations close on February 13.
Fee-free cultural course
Residents of Parkes, Forbes, Condobolin, Deniliquin, Finley and surrounding areas have a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of First Nations cultures through a free online course offered by Charles Sturt University.
Expressions of interest are now open for sponsored places in the First Nations Cultural Awareness Journey.
Normally $250, CSU is offering it at no cost to successful applicants.
The course explores cultural practices, historical and contemporary government policies, and the real-world challenges faced by First Nations peoples in Australia.
Participants will also develop critical thinking skills to enhance their personal and professional engagement with First Nations communities.
Designed to take about 12 hours, the course is flexible and accessible, making it ideal for community members, educators, health workers, and anyone looking to build respectful and informed relationships with First Nations peoples.
Expressions of interest close on February 28. To apply, visit threerivers.csu.edu.au/FNCAJ.
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