news http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/ Latest articles on The Murray Pioneer Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:44:37 Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:44:37 en-au Copyright 2010 The Murray Pioneer. All rights reserved. Triplezero.com.au 15 http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/6363-joshuas-got-talent?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/6363-joshuas-got-talent?from=rss A 13-year-old’s remarkable tribute to Michael Jackson had tongues wagging at a local talent quest last weekend. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/6364-friday-nights-right?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/6364-friday-nights-right?from=rss The long awaited Riverland Prospectus will be released in Renmark next week. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/6395-wet-and-wild?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/6395-wet-and-wild?from=rss Riverland towns experienced some of their heaviest single days of rain in 10 years over the weekend. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/6396-footy-final-bright-spot-for-barmera?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/6396-footy-final-bright-spot-for-barmera?from=rss Amid tough times, Barmera’s businesses and residents have been urged to temporarily cast aside their problems and back the town’s football club. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4057-farm-fair?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4057-farm-fair?from=rss The Kapunda Farm Fair next week promises something for all. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4058-music-in-focus-dj-jazza-wants-others-to-get-involv?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4058-music-in-focus-dj-jazza-wants-others-to-get-involv?from=rss Disc jockey Jared Cullen wants to encourage DJ-ing in the Riverland because he believes it will allow for more people to understand it as an art. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4048-local-school-damage?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4048-local-school-damage?from=rss Unknown persons vandalised equipment near the sandpit at Waikerie Primary School some time between April 1 and 6, police have reported. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4049-butcherE28099s-secret-chutney-snag-success?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4049-butcherE28099s-secret-chutney-snag-success?from=rss Muller’s Meat Store’s Daryl Muller says a dash of fruit chutney in his lamb curry sausage was the secret ingredient that helped him bring home a third place in this year’s National Sausage King Competition. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4047-new-home-for-moorook-cfs-?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4047-new-home-for-moorook-cfs-?from=rss The Moorook Country Fire Service branch has been given the green light to use the former town RSL hall as a base. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4044-applications-flow-as-citizen-of-year-speaker-named?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4044-applications-flow-as-citizen-of-year-speaker-named?from=rss As applications for the 5RM Riverland and Mallee Rotary Club Citizen of the Year Award continue to flow in, organisers are pleased to announce the inclusion of a guest speaker for the awards ceremony. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4046-dog-registration-rise?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4046-dog-registration-rise?from=rss Berri Barmera is now the cheapest Riverland council for dog registration. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4043-ses-alert-for-wet-weather?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4043-ses-alert-for-wet-weather?from=rss With more wet weather predicted for today, tomorrow and early next week, the SES has urged Riverland residents to prepare their homes. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4032-all-eyes-on-our-school?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4032-all-eyes-on-our-school?from=rss Inaccessible classrooms, cramped student facilities and a taxpayer funded taxi service were among sensational claims made about the Riverland Special School on Channel Seven last night. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4033-max-promises-to-keep-fighting?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4033-max-promises-to-keep-fighting?from=rss Paringa man Max Thompson has promised to continue his crusade for better conditions for Riverland Special School students. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4034-well-known-soccer-figure-dies?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4034-well-known-soccer-figure-dies?from=rss Well known Riverlander Steve Poutakidis died this week, aged 57. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4035-locust-plague-invades-riverland-houseboat-?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4035-locust-plague-invades-riverland-houseboat-?from=rss A houseboat moored at Lock 5, Paringa, was overcome by hundreds of locusts on Tuesday morning. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4036-local-easter-police-blitz?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4036-local-easter-police-blitz?from=rss An increased presence of Murray Mallee police over the Easter long weekend resulted in 190 fines issued, nine people reported for traffic offences and 23 vehicles defected. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4038-thieves-target-caravan-park-liquor-store?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4038-thieves-target-caravan-park-liquor-store?from=rss A caravan park in Waikerie has become the latest target of thieves, who reportedly stole a ski, a wakeboard, a barbecue and a scooter recently. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4039-mallee-fowl-chef-in-line-for-cooking-recognition?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4039-mallee-fowl-chef-in-line-for-cooking-recognition?from=rss Local chef Caryl Michael has been praised for her cooking abilities by diners and national magazine Country Style. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4040-car-caravan-burnt-out-?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4040-car-caravan-burnt-out-?from=rss Police are seeking information about a car and caravan fire at Plush’s Bend, Renmark, sometime between Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer