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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).

Better fruit, lower cost conference message

3/Aug/10 A message that growers can now produce higher quality fruit at a lower cost was among the highlights of last week's inaugural South Australian Dried Tree Fruits Association (SADTFA) outlook conference in Berri.

Barmera girl suddenly a rising star

3/Aug/10 If anyone told Kelly Menhennett she would be supporting international touring artists or performing original music in Adelaide venues a couple of years ago she would have laughed and told them to "not be silly".

Continued team challenge success

3/Aug/10 The Active Community Team Challenge kicked off last week and it is looking like it will be another success according to local program manager, Wayne Bambrick.

John Krix: never scared to ask the tough questions1

3/Aug/10 I first became aware of the name John Krix when I was asked to chair a growers meeting in Loxton in the mid 1960s.

Council’s barking dog court case ends

3/Aug/10 A court battle over a barking dog has been resolved with Berri Barmera Council withdrawing its prosecution.

Weekend drink driving trio

3/Aug/10 Riverland police reported three drink drivers over the weekend including:

High energy circus rolls into town

3/Aug/10 Circus Oz guarantees two hours of "absurd acrobatics, graceful aerial performances and juggling, plus fast-paced knockabout comedy" when it comes to the Chaffey Theatre next week.

Record numbers for SA tourism awards

3/Aug/10 For the second year in a row, a record number of nominations have been received for the 2010 South Australian Tourism Awards.

Irrigator allocations reach 31%

3/Aug/10 Irrigator allocations have continued to improve, with the State Government announcing a 7 per cent increase yesterday.

Anger building over basin authority’s decision to delay plan

3/Aug/10 Opposition to the delay of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan guide continues to mount, with another local grower and industry head criticising the setback.

Hospital plans soon to be released

3/Aug/10 Riverlanders can expect the final concept plans for the $41 million Riverland Regional Hospital redevelopment to be released in the coming months.

Treading the boards at Playfest

3/Aug/10 The Riverland's community arts festival, Playfest_10, will hit the stage at the Renmark Institute on Friday, August 20, and Saturday, August 21.

From head of the razor gang to humanitarian

3/Aug/10 Malcolm Fraser, who was Prime Minister of Australia from late 1975 to early 1983, was Oxford educated, from a privileged background in the Western Victorian pastoral region and a man whose forebears had been active in politics.

Best of the fest at Chaffey

3/Aug/10 Prize-winning films and favourites from this year's St Kilda Film Festival will be on show at the Chaffey Theatre on Friday, August 13.

Same old story

3/Aug/10 'BORDER PROTECTION' is once again high on the agenda of yet another election campaign.

Good news ahead?

30/Jul/10 The loss of another shop from Berri's Riverland Central Plaza could be offset by a major announcement about a new tenant.

NATIONAL FOODS NO MORE

30/Jul/10 The last vestiges of the National Foods factory's involvement with the Riverland were sold-off in a "multi-million dollar" auction this week.

Local students ready to shine

30/Jul/10 Finishing touches are being added to choir preparations ahead of next week's 14th Riverland Primary Schools’ Music Festival.

Turtle deaths force rethink

30/Jul/10 Reports that turtles were dying at the Lake Bonney regulator have led to modifications being made to the structure this week.

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