A PARINGA resident is “lucky to be alive” after local fire crews evacuated the man from his smoke-filled unit on Monday night.
Alleged animal abuser in court
A RIVERLAND man, facing a number of charges, including ill treatment of an animal, appeared via video link in the Berri Magistrates Court this week.
Meet the Riverland’s latest Hall of Shamers… Dumb & Dumber
A DRUG driver who offended twice in four days, and another driver caught behind the wheel just 48 hours after losing his licence are the latest in a string of reckless motorists putting Riverland lives at risk in 2018.
Cops target need for speed
POLICE from the Adelaide Traffic Support Branch returned to the Riverland over the weekend to target speeding drivers.
Opinions split on traffic blitz
SUGGESTIONS the recent traffic blitz in the Riverland – and the prospects of a repeat event over Easter – could harm local business trade have divided locals.
Boys running cancer charity scam ‘busted’
TWO Loxton boys have been caught allegedly scamming local residents of money through a charity scam.
Concern that Easter blitz could hurt local business…Egg-spensive
FLOW-ON effects from a recent police blitz are still creating ripples in the Riverland community in the lead-up to the Easter long-weekend.
Speedway vandals return
REPEATED acts of vandalism at a local speedway – targeting caravans and cars – have left operators “totally devastated” and could threaten its future.
