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A 'suspicious' fire which engulfed an unoccupied Berri house on Saturday night has caused $150,000 in damage to the uninsured property.
A revamp of Renmark's town centre and upgrades to Waikerie’s sporting facilities have been made possible through federal funding announced on Friday.
A decommissioned service station in Berri could be prime real estate for luxury accommodation or a restaurant, according to the head of a peak tourism body.
Nearly 100 teams took to the courts across the region on the weekend for the annual Riverland Tennis Seniors Teams Carnival.
A Berri woman is calling for Berri Barmera Council to take action on its feral cat problem instead of passing the burden onto its ratepayers.
The Berri Club may soon reopen in the hands of its members, with creditors expected to accept a takeover bid next Thursday.
Indigenous Riverlanders are being encouraged to seek employment or business support before the region's indigenous economic development manager (IEDM) finishes her role next month.
Locals pushing for a community bank in Renmark have had to abandon their mission after nearly five years of campaigning.
Riverland soccer looks set for its most even A grade season in many years following the opening two rounds of competition.
A 31-year-old Berri veterinarian is set to become the Riverland's newest elected member of parliament.
21/May/13 The State Government is on track to achieve its goals of securing South Australia's water supply to 2050, according to the latest Annual Water for Good report.
14/May/13 Increased fruit fly activity in adjoining eastern states and outbreaks in Adelaide have local stone fruit growers nervous about the impact of a local infestation, says a growers' association.
14/May/13 Riverland olive growers will be required to pay a new national levy to support research and development in the industry, after the abandonment of the optional state levy.
14/May/13 Young Riverland farmers are being encouraged to apply for a nationwide scholarship program aimed at developing new ideas and boosting career prospects.
7/May/13 The State Government must deliver its promise to increase the number of random roadblocks coming into the Riverland, according to the local Member for Parliament.
7/May/13 Ex-local and University of Adelaide PhD student Mary Retallack has been awarded a statewide science scholarship for her work in vineyards.
7/May/13 South Australian Senator Anne Ruston will deliver the keynote address at the 2013 AUSVEG Women in Horticulture event at the end of this month.
30/Apr/13 The Federal Government has been slammed for delaying a National Fruit Fly strategy, in the wake of recent outbreaks in Adelaide.
30/Apr/13 The local food and wine industries are set to benefit from a $500,000 "kick-start" from the State Government.
23/Apr/13 A Riverland apiarist says local bees are suffering from a pollen shortage in the region that could negatively impact the local almond industry.
16/Apr/13 A Federal Government Senate committee has been commended for its proposed amendments to a draft food labelling bill.
16/Apr/13 The Federal Government is being urged to protect consumers with more stringent free-range egg guidelines, following claims of misleading labels.
16/Apr/13 A Riverland cellar door's alternative wine features in the latest edition of the nation-wide James Halliday Wine Companion.
16/Apr/13 The local wine industry is set to benefit from a $750,484 Federal Government grant that aims to get wine producers 'climate change ready'.
9/Apr/13 A local MP is criticising a government decision to keep the Blanchetown fruit fly road block closed during one of the Riverland's busiest periods.
9/Apr/13 The sale of the nationwide company Elders Rural Services - including its five Riverland branches – is progressing, with an announcement expected in the coming months.
3/Apr/13 Riverlanders are being urged to remain vigilant after Queensland fruit fly larvae were discovered in loose peaches sold at South Australian supermarkets recently.
3/Apr/13 The State Government has been slammed by the Opposition for giving Riverland primary producers only 12 working days to respond to proposed new industries codes and regulations.
19/Mar/13 Local river users are being reminded that the Mildura Weir pool will be drawn down from Monday, May 27, for essential maintenance on the concrete trestleway.
19/Mar/13 The Loxton water treatment plant is currently undergoing a $1.5 million upgrade.
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