Community News

Paying It Forward: bring hope to SA farming families

RIVERLANDERS are encouraged to support a campaign focused on bringing “warmth, dignity, and hope” to struggling farming families locally and across South Australia. Rural Business Support (RBS) – in partnership with Murray Bridge-based...

Staff Contributors

16 hours ago

Education

Celia’s wooly-good judging skills

A RIVERLAND West teenager who was inspired by her school teacher will compete for a prestigious agricultural judging award in September. Waikerie’s Celia Collins, 17, has been named as a finalist in the national Young Merino Fleece Judge...

Staff Contributors

16 hours ago

Community

No PFAS detected in Murray River following sampling

A STATE utility has assured Riverlanders local water supplies are “safe to drink” following recent testing. SA Water investigative water quality sampling in the Murray River showed no detection of human-made class per-and-poly-fluoroalkyl...

Staff Contributors

16 hours ago

Community

Aboriginal youth celebrating culture

A THIRD community space for young Indigenous Riverlanders is looking for others to join and enjoy cultural activities. Meeting fortnightly at the Riverland Youth Theatre (RYT) building on Sundays, the Indigenous youth group Pondi has been curating...

Madison Eastmond

16 hours ago

Community

Kosmos mark one year of giving back

LOCAL volunteers came together last week to celebrate their initiative that for the past 12 months has provided meals to Riverlanders in need. Joined by supporters and local members, volunteers of Kosmos Community Kitchen celebrated their one-year...

Madison Eastmond

16 hours ago

Community News

Jenaya setting an example through the SEM program

INCREASING numbers of young doctors are staying in the Riverland to train and practice with the support of an ongoing initiative. At 25 years old, Jenaya Shelton is a Single Employer Model (SEM) participant in the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local...

Staff Contributors

28 Jul 2025

Community News

Eloise begins SALA with a showcase of local talent

A LOVEDAY artist is set to make her Riverland debut today, with the Chaffey Theatre exhibition kicking off local South Australian Living Artist Festival (SALA) celebrations. Coinciding with the state-wide festival, Eloise Gale’s watercolour...

Madison Eastmond

27 Jul 2025

Community News

Stoeckel shining bright on the big stage

WITH the Renmark Table Tennis Association season in full swing, one youngster is shining bright. Capped off by a recent appearance at the nationals for South Australia in Traralgon, Victoria, Joel Stoeckel continues to take his game to the next...

Lachlan Dand

26 Jul 2025

Community News

Magpies celebrate stars of the past

IT was way back in 2005 when Waikeire sealed a thrilling seven-point RFL A grade premiership win over Loxton at Panther Park. In a Shane Clonan-inspired effort, the Magpies hung on for a gripping victory, and last Saturday afternoon saw them...

Lachlan Dand

26 Jul 2025

Community News

Relocating the dog house

UNEXPECTED repairs required at Wunkar Oval have caused the final two home games of the Bulldogs’ Murray Valley Football Netball League seasons to find a new home. Starting last weekend, Wunkar moved its football clash with Brown’s Well to Loxton...

Staff Contributors

26 Jul 2025

Community News

Angelina tastes sweet success as state champ

ACHIVEING a benchmark of excellence, a Riverland apprentice chef was last week named State Champion at one of Australia’s most notable cooking competitions. Monash Club second year apprentice chef Angelina Chliaris was the state winner of the...

Madison Eastmond

26 Jul 2025

Community News

Media glory for Loxton’s Ben Avery

A LOXTON-born news presenter has been awarded one of the most important journalism accolades in Australia, for his work on the true-crime podcast ‘Just Married: The Anthea Bradshaw Mystery’. 9News Adelaide’s Ben Avery has been named the...

Sebastian Calderon

26 Jul 2025

Community News

Riverland childcare gets a flying start

A RIVERLAND childcare service has received $96,550 in state funding to grow and upskill the local workforce and address a critical shortage in the sector. Part of a $10.9m investment into the state’s early childhood education workforce, the...

Madison Eastmond

26 Jul 2025

Community News

Wickham back in the Riverland

RIVERLAND hockey sensation and former Australian representative Tom ‘TJ’ Wickham will return to the region this weekend. The former Kookaburra will be heading to Glassey Park this weekend in what is set to be an exciting few days. In a highlight...

Staff Contributors

25 Jul 2025

Community News

Roos, Demons don Indigenous guernseys

A PAIR of Riverland Football League clubs changed usual guernseys to Indigenous designs to celebrate an annual match. Following on from Renmark’s Indigenous match in round 10 against Loxton, Barmera-Monash and Berri wore special designs in the...

Staff Contributors

25 Jul 2025