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New grants to support upskilling local youth

GRANT funding will help create and expand programs, including those within the Riverland, to teach essential life skills in an aim to support initiatives on adulthood transitioning. The State Government announced $250,000 in grants as part of the S...

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6 hours ago

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Babies protected from RSV

LONG-acting immunisation against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is now available for eligible Riverland families until 30 September. The RSV immunisation will be free for all newborns if their mother was unable to be vaccinated during pregnancy...

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6 hours ago

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National Rural Health Strategy is crucial for a rural future

THE Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) is urging the Federal Government to commit to a National Rural Health Strategy, to ensure the healthcare needs of rural and remote communities, like the Riverland, “get the focus they deserve”...

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6 hours ago

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Pumpkins and Sunflowers on show

CADELL’s annual Murray River Giant Pumpkin and Sunflower competition attracted entries from across the Riverland last Saturday. Organiser of the annual contest, Cadell Community and Tourist Association vice-chairperson and Mid Murray councillor...

Christine Webster

23 hours ago

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WAB insights into the power of plants and paintings

THE Paringa branch of Women in Agriculture and Business commenced a day outing with a visit to nursery Lotsa Pots, on Renmark Avenue. Proprietor Kevin Schubert has been a nurseryman since the age of 17, and over years had built up a wholesale...

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23 hours ago

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Ramco’s budding environmental leaders

RAMCO Primary School’s year 5 and 6 students are learning about the importance of environmentally friendly agriculture practices. The students recently visited the Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia’s (PIRSA) Loxton...

Christine Webster

23 hours ago

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Nats to bring more GPs, says Barker candidate

CADIDATE for Barker Jonathan Petzsch says if successful at the upcoming Federal Election, the Nationals will invest $100m towards upgrading medical training facilities in regional areas like the Riverland. Delivering 200 additional regional medical...

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29 Apr 2025

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Mighty River Run launched for 2025

A MAJOR annual fundraising event, running through Berri and Waikerie and featuring more than 40 boats and 200 participants, was last week launched for 2025. Mighty River Run participants raise funds for people with a disability throughout the year...

Sebastian Calderon

29 Apr 2025

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Healthy Harold keeps kids safe online

WITH recent data from the eSafety Commissioner revealing a 450 per cent surge in cyberbullying over the past five years. Healthy Harold and the Life Ed team are bringing online safety education forward to keep Riverland kids safe earlier. Through...

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29 Apr 2025

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SA to introduce teaching numeracy guarantee

THE State Government has introduced a numeracy guarantee focused on upskilling teachers and providing resources for parents in a further bid to lift school maths results, in areas including the Riverland. Marking a major change to how public schools...

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28 Apr 2025

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Local groups walking for the heart

LOCAL Heart Foundation walking groups are hosting a Heart Week Walk next month, with the event open to Riverlanders of all ages. Commencing on Monday 5 May, at 10.45am, from the Renmark Visitor Information Centre, Heart Foundation groups — Happy...

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28 Apr 2025

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Be the hope our community needs this year

THE Salvation Army is calling on the Riverland community to sign up for this year’s Red Shield Appeal, raising local funds to support people who are struggling most in our region. Across Australia the Salvos are aiming to raise $38m for...

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28 Apr 2025

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Renmark Girl Guides upgrades complete

THE Renmark Girl Guide Hall has completed an $82,000 refurbishment, with the renovated space preparing to open its doors to long-term and new Riverland members of all ages. Receiving a total of $50,000 from the Department of Primary Industries and...

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28 Apr 2025

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Be the hope our community needs this year

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28 Apr 2025

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Targeted support needed to help improve regional youth mental health

HEADSPACE National Youth Mental Health Foundation is calling on political leaders to help address increasingly unmet needs and critical gaps in the mental health system in regional areas, such as the Riverland. Advocating for sustainable funding...

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28 Apr 2025