Jo Hetherington and Annie and Mark Dawe from Ballarat.
The 2026 Deni Ute Muster delivered its trademark mix of good times, with thousands flocking to Deniliquin for a weekend packed with music, mateship and plenty of laughs.
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From impressive ute displays and spirited competitions to singalongs under the stars, there was never a dull moment across the sprawling festival grounds.
Whether it was first-timers soaking up the atmosphere or seasoned Muster goers catching up with old friends, the event once again proved why it’s one of Australia’s most iconic outback celebrations.
The photos over the next few pages capture some of the fun, colourful and memorable moments that made this year’s Muster one to remember.
Emma, George and Amy Sheppard, from Ausie band Sheppard, with Ruby and Jasper Foley.
Gracie and Corey Westley from Tamworth.
Piper, Marlie and Ashlee Dyson from Beveridge.
Hannah Smith, Finn and Harper O'Keefe.
Poppy Armytage, Carie Byrne and Amelia Thompson.
Toby Holz, Ry and Archer Tournier.
Katy Fowler, Leah Faris and Amanda Spencer from Melbourne.
Olivia Goodes and Kammeryn Forbes.
Bonnie Booth, Kennedy Bongiorno and Matilda Watt.
Peter Carr.
Blaire, Morgan, Sarah and Andrew Hurley, Donna Gerard, Edward Kays, Kelly and Lainey Wilson.
Sam McNish, Ash from Cowgirls Australia, Matt Briody and David John.
Ash from Cowgirls Australia, Rhiannon Coleman, Sammi Morgan, Tori from Cowgirls Australia, Christine Saviane, Dylan Cullinane; (front) Dakota and Levi Allen-Bontorno and Lachlan Theodore.
Rocco Dinan.
Helene Kurz and Lyn Rose.
Icarus from the Roo'd Crew.
Cass and Emily McGinley.
Volunteers Jenny Fellows, Carissa Taylor, and Anthony Michael.
Volunteers Megan McNeil and Wendy lovell.
Emily McCarthy, Gavin Philips and Tyler Smith.
Laura and Adelyn Korpershoek.
Ebony Pugh, with Nikki and Natalie Geemore.
William Clark on the trampoline.
Maddey Coffey, Chloe Thomeson, and James Black, all attending their first muster.
Jack Gilbee, Rick Easten at his 25th Muster and Heath Ewinger.
Nicky Bradbury, with Rob and Deb Moss, attending their first Muster.
Joshua Dent and Lauren McPake at their first Muster.
Ben Chambers with Hudson and Deanne Morris.
Harry and Lee Cameron.
Some of the Deni Lawn Tennis Club Smashing Souvlaki volunteers.
Bags Lowrie, Tam Harkins at her 15th Muster, and Dom Harkins.
Amy Sergeant and Cathy Talbot.
Keira Gordon, Theresa Dissen and Paulette McDonough all attending their first Muster.
Stephanie, Dean and Amelia Lyons.
Sarah Broad, Narelle Greenwood, and Jack Broad.
Jodie and Darryn Stirling, with Liz and Jim Strange.
B1 and B2, or Shayne Hammond and Michael Holden who have only missed five Musters.
Taleika Worlon and Olivia Graham both at their second Muster.
Frank and Lennette Almeida.
Fiona and Pat Chivell.
Paul Osmond.
Katie Benson and Tanya Davies.
Lawry Smits, Darren Martin and David Marshall.
Blue Singlet Count ticket winner Crystal Woodhouse from Ballarat.
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