news http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/ Latest articles on The Murray Pioneer Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:55:52 Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:55:52 en-au Copyright 2012 The Murray Pioneer. All rights reserved. Triplezero.com.au 15 http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/14588-danger-zone?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/14588-danger-zone?from=rss A local boat operator says damaged navigation markers present a "dangerous" situation for river travellers near the South Australian border. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/14590-tamworth-dream-comes-true-for-kelly?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/14590-tamworth-dream-comes-true-for-kelly?from=rss Local musician Kelly Menhennett said there was "no way" she expected to win the best song writer award at a prestigious national competition in Tamworth this week. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 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 http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4041-no-guarantee?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4041-no-guarantee?from=rss River Murray Minister Paul Caica has refused to guarantee a promised 35 per cent starting water allocation for South Australian irrigators. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4099-local-workshops-to-aid-business-recovery?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4099-local-workshops-to-aid-business-recovery?from=rss A new round of information sessions on ‘planning for recovery’ for horticultural and agricultural farm businesses will be provided by WHK next week. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4077-free-winter-sports-guide-?from=rss http://murraypioneer.com.au/news/4077-free-winter-sports-guide-?from=rss Riverland sports fans are today greeted by a free 68-page winter sports lift-out inside The Murray Pioneer. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 The Murray Pioneer