Murray Pioneer

Local politician, grower say ‘stark’ wine industry outlook needs re-structure… Reality check?

A SENIOR Riverland politician and well-known grape grower say structural adjustment is needed in the region’s wine industry Opposition spokesperson for Primary Industries Nicola Centofanti last week moved a motion in the South Australian...

Hugh Schuitemaker

Federal funding sought as SA commits to bypass upgrade

THE state government has allocated $125m in its 2025/2026 budget towards Stage 1 of the proposed $656.3m High Productivity Vehicle Network (HPVN) to deliver upgrades between the South Eastern Freeway and the Sturt Highway. The project is being...

Christine Webster

Riverland ignored in budget, say Lib duo

CLAIMS of a lack of support for grape growers and drought-hit farmers make the regions – especially the Riverland – the biggest losers from last week’s 2025/26 State Budget, two local Liberal MPs say. Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone and the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

State opposition questions HPVN commitment

THE state opposition says the government has serious questions to answer over its delivery of Stage 1 of the High Productivity Vehicle Network (HPVN). It said the SA government’s budget papers revealed a massive funding shortfall and years of...

12 Jun 2025

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

Enjoy the Riverland’s latest fine dining experience at Temperance Restaurant. Book in for Friday or Saturday nights to get a taste of chef Hugh Hazelwood’s farm-to-table delights. Partnering carefully selected suppliers with the Riverland’s...

6:00pm - 10:00pm

6:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

Waikerie is the latest town to take on the parkrun challenge with it’s 5km wetland event happening every Saturday morning from 8am. Start your weekend off on the right foot by walking, jogging or running with your family and friends. Everyone...

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

14 June

9:00am - Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

Morgan Living River Festival

The town of Morgan is holding the Morgan Living River Festival, an event that recognises the historical past of the town’s connection to the Murray River. Small wooden (putt putt) boats and paddle steamers from a past era can be seen coming together...

Saturday, 14th June 2025

9:00am - 5:00pm

Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

21 June

7:45am - Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Wharf To Woolshed Long Row

Join the Renmark Rowing Club in their annual Wharf to Woolshed 36km long row. Starting at the Renmark Wharf and taking the leisurely row upstream passed the popular sandstone Heading’s Cliffs, the long row is open to all ages and abilities. Fully...

Saturday, 21st June 2025

7:45am - 4:00pm

Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Pasin says drought response is inadequate

HE Riverland’s Federal MP says a visit to South Australia from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese failed to meet expectations surrounding support for local farmers struggling through drought. Barker MP Tony Pasin voiced concerns over current and...

12 Jun 2025

Local politician, grower say ‘stark’ wine industry outlook needs re-structure… Reality check?

Hugh Schuitemaker

Federal funding sought as SA commits to bypass upgrade

Christine Webster

Nick’s a natural

Madison Eastmond

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

6:00pm - 10:00pm

6:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

14 June

9:00am - Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

Morgan Living River Festival

Saturday, 14th June 2025

9:00am - 5:00pm

Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

21 June

7:45am - Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Wharf To Woolshed Long Row

Saturday, 21st June 2025

7:45am - 4:00pm

Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Sport

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Sport

Sullivan enjoys state success with SA

RENMARK Rowing Club captain Tom Sullivan recently added another accolade to his trophy cabinet, claiming victory with the South Australian masters team at the national championships, in Sydney. Competing in an eight, Sullivan stood tall on the big...

Lachlan Dand

Sport

Riverland SAPSASA update

LAST week saw Riverland students travel to West Beach for the annual SAPSASA football carnival, in what was described as a successful trip. REPORTS SUPPLIED by PETER SAFRALIDIS Students were under the guidance of Berri Football Club champion Peter...

10 Jun 2025

Community

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Community News

Just another blow to farmers?

CHAFFEY MP TIM WHETSTONE gave the following speech regarding BUDGET CONCERNS FOR THE SA AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY last week in State Parliament… I RISE to talk about the woes of being a primary producer. South Australia’s $17bn agriculture industry...

3 hours ago

Community News

Waikerie Institute’s refurbishment underway

RENOVATIONS earmarked for the Waikerie Institute Soldiers Memorial Hall in Loxton Waikerie council’s budget for this financial year have begun. Loxton Waikerie council director of commercial and community services Andrew Waters said $200,000 was...

Christine Webster

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Community News

Blazers strike a partnership with Sabres

WITH the basketball world currently captivated by an incredible NBA playoffs, and NBA finals, locally, one club is making strides despite the competition being in the middle of the off-season. The Berri Blazers and NBL1 club Sturt Sabres recently...

10 hours ago

Feature Publications

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Other Publications

Riverland Foodie 2025

Welcome to our free Riverland Foodie magazine for 2025. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

28 May 2025

Other Publications

Game Plan 2025

Welcome to our free guide to the 2025 Game Plan - The Riverland’s Winter Sports Preview. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

09 Apr 2025

River Time

River Time 2025

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Kirsty Frahn

23 Dec 2024

Other Publications

River Life 2024

Welcome to our free guide to the 2024 River Life. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

18 Dec 2024

Letters to the Editor

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Ignoring the advice?

FOR many years now a great many scientists have been warning governments around the globe that burning fossil fuels, coal, gas and oil, to produce energy must be severely curtailed to avoid a climate calamity in the not-far-off future. Murray Watt...

Visit welcome, but support needed

GRAIN Producers SA (GPSA) welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to a grain and livestock producer on the Adelaide Plains on Monday as a sign the Federal Government acknowledges and understands the severe impact of South Australia’s...

Winning the energy race

LIKE others, we’ve solved our household-level energy crisis with solar panels on the roof and a home battery, plus heat pump. Achieving energy resilience at local, state and national levels, though more complicated, relies on a similar path of...

Nominate a mental health leader

THIS year marks the 10th anniversary of the Australian Mental Health Prize — a decade of recognising important Australians changing lives through their work in mental health. From researchers and clinicians to lived experience leaders and local...