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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).

Lyrup has its say

10/Aug/10 Lyrup residents will have an opportunity to shape their town's future at a special meeting tomorrow night.

Weigall signs still missing

10/Aug/10 It could be another month before stolen and vandalised Weigall Road street signs can be replaced, Renmark Paringa Council says.

Riverland nuclear threat

10/Aug/10 Large volumes of dangerous radioactive waste could be transported along the Sturt Highway as part of a controversial Federal Government plan to open a radioactive waste dump in the Northern Territory.

Barry’s spot on ABC TV

10/Aug/10 Loxton local Barry Mangelsdorf will be appearing on television this Thursday night in an interview with living legend Dick Smith, as part of the program Population Puzzle.

Federal election 2010: Laurie Oakes and his mates decide

10/Aug/10 Fortunately, none of us need worry about the final two weeks of the federal election campaign.

Putting the ‘care’ in ac.care

10/Aug/10 July's winner of the 5RM Mission Australia Employee of the Month is Bettina Steinert, from ac.care.

A Chaffey chick’s campaign insight

10/Aug/10 With the election in full swing it's no surprise that we are seeing our political candidates’ faces popping up in every which way.

Keating and Costello: tale of two great treasurers

10/Aug/10 There is much agreement among financial commentators that in Paul Keating and Peter Costello, Australia has two outstanding treasurers - but the facts may be more obscure.

It's all about rates

6/Aug/10 Riverland council rates and valuations are likely to dominate the lead-up to the looming local government elections, following another week of debate over the issues.

Infant whooping cough warning

6/Aug/10 Riverland babies yet to receive a whooping cough immunisation are at risk from South Australia's worst epidemic of the respiratory disease in years.

BB’s family friendly dry zones

6/Aug/10 New alcohol dry zones in Berri and Barmera are a boost for families in both towns, according to the Berri Barmera Council.

Green candidate tours the region

6/Aug/10 Greens lead Senate candidate Penny Wright had two main messages for Riverlanders during her tour of the region this week - the need for an independent water authority and a greater focus on rural mental health.

Glenview Poultry packing them in

6/Aug/10 Glenview Poultry Farm has invested in a machine capable of sorting and packing 14,000 eggs an hour.

Barmera men’s shed celebrates

6/Aug/10 The Barmera men's shed will mark its first year anniversary this Sunday, August 8.

Korean visitors calling Riverland home

6/Aug/10 Visitors from an elementary school in Korea have been temporarily calling the Riverland home during a local exchange program.

Help for the homeless

6/Aug/10 The Riverland will have a greater ability to help the homeless thanks to Anglican Community Care (ac.care) being awarded a tender for specialist homeless services.

Jack’s brush with MasterChef (junior) fame

3/Aug/10 The Riverland almost had its very own Junior MasterChef when Kingston-On-Murray 12-year-old Jack Albrecht tried out for the series recently.

Go-slow highway protest

3/Aug/10 A 'go slow' protest parade of tractors and harvesters along the Sturt Highway has been proposed to draw national attention to the plight of Riverland irrigators.

Wanted: Riverland hoon drivers

3/Aug/10 Police impounded or clamped a staggering 305 vehicles in the Murray Mallee area during the 2009/10 financial year.

Kids shine bright for Young Faces

3/Aug/10 Young Faces were shining in Renmark on Saturday night for the 2010 awards presentation night.

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