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Shell-shocked

Loxton A1 netball coach Sharona Edwards admits she was "shell-shocked" by her side's 21-goal demolition of Renmark in Friday night’s grand final.

Big win tipped for netball final

While it would be ideal for the Riverland Netball Association to have a close A1 grand final at Renmark tonight, in reality it is likely to be anything but.

Whillas race wide open

Monday night's Whillas Medal count could see one of the closest results in recent times.

Roos’ drought-breaking chance1

Barmera-Monash advanced to its first grand final since 2001 with a 15-point win over Loxton in Saturday's RFL A grade preliminary final at Loxton North.

Debutants galore in Murray Pioneer team of the year

Fourteen players made their debut in the 2010 Murray Pioneer RFL team of the year announced at last night's Whillas Medal count.

Draw not quite enough for Renmark

Renmark nearly pulled off an upset win, eventually playing out a 2-2 draw with Loxton in Saturday night's Riverland A grade women’s hockey second semi-final at Glassey Park.

Premiership officially Barmera’s

Barmera Dev Estates officially wrapped up its premiership campaign with a 3-1 win over reigning titleholder Renmark Olympic in Riverland A grade soccer at Berri on Sunday.

Make a fuss, Riverland

I AM a long term irrigator and I refute absolutely Water Minister Paul Caica's claim that irrigators are not entitled to their full irrigation entitlements when flows into South Australia reach 1850 gigalitres (GL).

Candidate targets ‘Green religion’ and Wong

17/Aug/10 Barker candidate Steve Davies has the 'green religion' and Climate Change Minister Penny Wong squarely in his sights.

Back in school2

13/Aug/10 A local high school's decision to terminate the enrolment of 12 students via a letter to their parents has been labelled "not the best practice".

Group’s plan for SDL action

13/Aug/10 A group - including many high profile Riverlanders – aimed at getting the best outcome for locals from a looming reduction in water availability has stepped up its campaign.

Chaffey first, party second

13/Aug/10 For the third time in his short political career, Liberal Member for Chaffey Tim Whetstone has put his electorate ahead of his party.

Water on the agenda

13/Aug/10 The River Murray was finally on the election agenda this week as the Australian Labor Party and the Coalition announced their respective water policies.

Coup for Chefs of the Murray

13/Aug/10 Food Riverland has landed a culinary coup, securing renowned chef Mark McNamara for the Nippy's Chefs of the Murray dinner in October.

Planning a future for Berri Barmera

13/Aug/10 More sport at Glassey Park and development along the Berri riverfront are just two of the goals outlined in Berri Barmera Council's Strategic Plan.

Uni applications open

13/Aug/10 It's that time of year again. Applications are open for 2011 university admissions and local students are busy weighing up their options.

Youth Allowance win for Riverland students

13/Aug/10 Riverland students seeking a tertiary education in 2011 are set to benefit from recently announced Youth Allowance improvements.

YACU's rocking relay gig

13/Aug/10 Riverlanders will get the opportunity to see live, Adelaide and interstate bands and support a good cause tomorrow week.

Shawn's ghost bike warning

12/Aug/10 After enduring two accidents of his own, Renmark teen Shawn Rogers hopes his "ghost bike" can save lives on local roads.

Lake ‘will reopen’

10/Aug/10 The State Government has promised to remove the temporary barrier blocking Lake Bonney from the main river system, it has been claimed.

First blooms appear

10/Aug/10 A stunning collage of pink and white almond blossom is again brightening the Riverland landscape.

Closure ‘gained nothing, hurt plenty’

10/Aug/10 Disconnecting Lake Bonney from the river has achieved nothing and significantly damaged both Barmera and the Riverland, according to Save Lake Bonney spokesperson John Beech.

X factor back in the Riverland

10/Aug/10 Nick Xenophon says he will continue to be a "pesky, persistent bastard" in Canberra to ensure a fair deal for the Riverland.

Schools’ new $3 million BER facilities unveiled

10/Aug/10 Two Riverland schools held official openings last Friday for new buildings and facilities aimed at allowing students to learn in modern classroom environments.

Emergency plane landing

10/Aug/10 A pilot and his passenger escaped injury after their light aircraft made an emergency crash landing near Meribah, outside of Loxton, on Thursday.

Another five Riverland drink drivers

10/Aug/10 Drink drivers continue to plague Riverland roads, with another five reported recently including:

Local trades centre backed

10/Aug/10 The Federal Government has rejected claims it is shelving a promised Riverland trades training centre project.

Strategic plan consultation

10/Aug/10 The Riverland's multicultural community is invited to share its vision for the state in 2020 as part of a statewide community engagement process focusing on South Australia’s Strategic Plan.

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