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A local boat operator says damaged navigation markers present a "dangerous" situation for river travellers near the South Australian border.

Tamworth dream comes true for Kelly

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.

Country Health SA rejects staff, safety claims

Claims that Renmark Paringa District Hospital staff have been discouraged from reporting clinical incidents and complaints have been rejected by Country Health SA (CHSA).

2011 tragedy ‘highlights errors’

The Quakers Hill tragedy late last year has highlighted possible shortcomings in the accreditation of aged care facilities across Australia, says former Riverland health professional Tania Martin.

Op-shop closure threat

Volunteer staff at a local opportunity shop are being threatened, while some uncaring locals dump rubbish at the facility and steal items intended for the disadvantaged.

Five grape spills already

Five grape spills have already been recorded on Riverland roads as the 2012 harvest gathers further momentum.

Parliament in the Riverland?

State politicians could be making parliamentary decisions in the Riverland, under a new proposal from MLC Robert Brokenshire.

Police bust five locals for cannabis possession

Riverland police reported five locals for cultivating cannabis last week.

Key to the house

The first sign that I was getting old was when I woke up on Sunday morning at 5am and thought to myself 'I could get up now'.

Luke’s aiming for lofty heights

31/Jan/12 Cobdogla's Luke Saville has his sights set on breaking into the top 300 men’s players in the world, following his Australian Open boys title victory on Saturday.

Lakers return to form with big victory over Wildcats

31/Jan/12 Barmera bounced back from an indifferent run of form with a comprehensive 9-2 win over Loxton in Riverland A grade baseball on Friday night.

Thur hopes new boat will pose threat for competitors

31/Jan/12 Matt Thur is hopeful a new boat will launch him into contention for the Magic 931 Riverland Dinghy Derby this weekend.

Loxton leads the way

31/Jan/12 Loxton is in the box seat for the minor premiership after defeating Berri by 112 runs in Riverland A grade two-day cricket on Saturday.

Softball champions

31/Jan/12 The Riverland's representative softball teams have returned from Adelaide as state champions.

North claims T20 trophy

31/Jan/12 Renmark North won the Renmark District Cricket Association twenty20 final by 49 runs on Saturday.

Renmark’s topsy-turvy weekend

31/Jan/12 Renmark drew with top team Berri on Saturday, but it let itself down with a 14-shot loss to Barmera in Sunday's Riverland division one men’s pennant bowls catch-up game.

New Warrior chief elected

31/Jan/12 Moorook-Kingston Football Club has a new president following a successful second attempt to stage its annual general meeting last week.

Audrey’s still rolling

24/Jan/12 One of Australia's golden girls of lawn bowls, Audrey Hefford, will uphold South Australia’s honour in the forthcoming national finals of the $10,000 AER Mixed Pairs Challenge at the Australian Open next month.

Draw for Renmark clubs in finals fight

24/Jan/12 Renmark and RSL were unable to be separated in the latest round of Riverland division one men's pennant bowls on Saturday.

Lakers hold on in exciting encounter

24/Jan/12 Barmera defeated Loxton by one point in an exciting Riverland division one men's basketball game on Thursday night.

Cobdogla wins after softball split

24/Jan/12 Riverland softball split its top division on Saturday, with four teams to compete in the new A grade competition.

Warriors hunt first two-day triumph

24/Jan/12 Bottom side Waikerie-Ramco is right in the hunt in its Riverland A grade two-day cricket clash with Renmark, restricting the Royals to 166.

Defensive Angels victorious

24/Jan/12 Renmark had to fight hard to defeat Loxton in Riverland A grade baseball on Friday night.

Tackling the tour

23/Jan/12 A group of nearly 30 Riverland cyclists will play a part in this year's Tour Down Under.

Berri hockey star to join Renmark in 2012

23/Jan/12 The Renmark Hockey Club has pulled off a recruiting coup ahead of the 2012 season, with Berri star Brett Stokes to join the Blues.

Cooper guides Berri to women’s bowls victory

23/Jan/12 Marg Cooper led Berri to a convincing 51-shot win over Renmark in Riverland division one women's bowls on Wednesday.

Tight T20 wins

23/Jan/12 Lyrup and Renmark North both had to fight hard for their Renmark District cricket twenty20 wins on Saturday.

Medals galore for swimmers

23/Jan/12 Riverland swimmers brought home a swag of individual medals from the state country swimming championships at Port Pirie last weekend.

Berri fights back

23/Jan/12 Berri finally overcame Loxton 3-1 in Riverland A grade baseball last Friday night.

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