Murray Pioneer

Cashing-in on caravan park

A SENIOR Riverland politician, and Renmark Paringa Council’s CEO, are optimistic one of the country’s “most recognisable” regional tourism destinations will continue to be an economic drawcard under new ownership. It was announced this week...

The wine warning

RIVERLAND wine grape growers have been advised by their peak representative body, and senior local politicians, that realistic expectations and business decisions are required before the next vintage. Riverland Wine today released a statement asking...

Seven still trying for TV deal

THE Seven Network insists it is still trying to strike a deal with WIN to reinstate its channels to Riverland free-to-air TV screens Seven West Media yesterday provided an update regarding its negotiations with the WIN Network, after Channel 7...

Cashing-in on caravan park

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

Enjoy the Riverland’s latest fine dining experience at Temperance Restaurant. Book in for Friday or Saturday nights to get a taste of chef Hugh Hazelwood’s farm-to-table delights. Partnering carefully selected suppliers with the Riverland’s...

6:00pm - 10:00pm

6:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

Waikerie is the latest town to take on the parkrun challenge with it’s 5km wetland event happening every Saturday morning from 8am. Start your weekend off on the right foot by walking, jogging or running with your family and friends. Everyone...

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

05 July - 27 December

11:00am - 23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

23rd Street Distillery Tour

Take a step back in time through the century-old site and learn about the art of distillation through Customs House, the Still Tower, and Barrel Warehouse. Visitors must wear enclosed shoes to participate, and no cameras or phones. Minimum 2 people...

Saturday, 05th July 2025

11:00am - 12:00pm

23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

11 July

6:30pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

Make A Wish Trivia Night

Come along to support your local Make-A-Wish Branch continue our Wish-Granting Mission to Critically-ill children, whilst having a fulfilled night of Trivia, games and also a raffle. Table bookings are encouraged by contacting Make-A-Wish Australi...

Friday, 11th July 2025

6:30pm - 9:30pm

The wine warning

Seven still trying for TV deal

Support needed for RYT

A RIVERLAND community theatre group is seeking support to keep a much-loved flagship program afloat. Riverland Youth Theatre (RYT) is asking for community support to keep their ensemble workshops available for local teens as they seek long-term...

29 Jun 2025

Riverlanders warned to not eat wild mushrooms

POTENTIALLY deadly wild mushrooms are starting to pop up in parts of the state, prompting a warning to Riverlanders about the risks of picking and eating unknown fungi. Poisonous wild mushrooms can usually be found across much of the state from late...

29 Jun 2025

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

6:00pm - 10:00pm

6:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

05 July - 27 December

11:00am - 23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

23rd Street Distillery Tour

Saturday, 05th July 2025

11:00am - 12:00pm

23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

11 July

6:30pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

Make A Wish Trivia Night

Friday, 11th July 2025

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Sport

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Sport

Olympic, Pelicans play out entertaining draw

IT is quickly unfolding as one of the strongest rivalries in Riverland soccer, and another exciting instalment played out between Barmera and Renmark in the women’s competition last weekend. With competition held at Loxton over the weekend, it...

04 Jul 2025

Sport

Brown’s Well hand out a 173-point thrashing

COMING off of a shock loss the previous week, Brown’s Well recorded the biggest win of the 2025 MVFNL season so far, thumping Ramco to the tune of 173 points. Brown’s Well returned home for a competitive game for the first time since May 17...

04 Jul 2025

Community

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Community News

An eye on starting Girl Guides tradition for Riverland women

A LOCAL guide leader is hoping to establish a space for older women to come together and keep the spirit of girl guiding alive in the Riverland. Whether a long-time member, or new to guiding, experienced Trefoil member Phyllis Salmon is inviting...

Madison Eastmond

13 hours ago

Community News

Mary’s 40 years

A RIVERLAND volunteer has reached 40 years of service this week, with the dedicated local providing a smile, support, and a warm meal to those in need. Mary White will be celebrating a milestone of service to Meals on Wheels this week, with the...

Madison Eastmond

20 hours ago

Community News

Ricca Terra’s Una Vita launch party

THE Riverland’s newest premium white wine was tested by a large crowed a the Ricca Terra Wine Room. Ricca Terra winemaker Ashley Ratcliff launched the Una Vita white – made from grenache blanc grapes – last Sunday at a long lunch event. “With...

20 hours ago

Feature Publications

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Other Publications

Riverland Foodie 2025

Welcome to our free Riverland Foodie magazine for 2025. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

28 May 2025

Other Publications

Game Plan 2025

Welcome to our free guide to the 2025 Game Plan - The Riverland’s Winter Sports Preview. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

09 Apr 2025

River Time

River Time 2025

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Kirsty Frahn

23 Dec 2024

Other Publications

River Life 2024

Welcome to our free guide to the 2024 River Life. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

18 Dec 2024

Letters to the Editor

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Increasing the electric choice

THE New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is already successfully providing Australian drivers with a rapidly growing range of modern vehicles that reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and deliver community-wide benefits, according to the Electric...

Battery incentive a win for consumers

THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the commencement of the new solar battery incentive program under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). The inclusion of solar batteries in the SRES is a good step that will support more...

A great debate for rural doctors

IS artificial intelligence (AI) the future of rural medicine, or will it lead to its ultimate destruction? That was the big question posed on night one of the recent Rural Doctors Association of Queensland’s (RDAQ) annual conference. The event...

Allowance cuts a rural blow

THE proposed changes to travel allowances for allied health providers under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025–26 raise serious concerns for rural, regional and remote communities, severely impacting the delivery of essential...