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Arrival of rain leads to winter sowing

FARMERS in the Riverland West have welcomed the arrival of rain after six months of some of the driest conditions they have ever experienced. Record-low rainfall figures have been recorded since the start of this year in numerous areas of South...

Christine Webster

02 Aug 2025

Community News

Rain welcomed but more needed…

FOURTH-generation Mid Murray farmer Michael Dreckow has received the first decent rainfall of the year on his property, at Mount Mary, west of Morgan. The sheep producer recorded 18mm of rain in his gauge over Friday and Saturday. “It started...

Christine Webster

01 Aug 2025

Community

Riverland butcher ensures abattoir remains local

A RIVERLAND butcher has purchased the Loxton Abattoir, ensuring the facility will continue to service the needs of the region’s livestock producers and butchers. Nigel Rollbusch, owner of Waikerie and Barmera-based Rollbusch Quality Meats...

Christine Webster

20 Jul 2025

Community News

SA Water investigating Waikerie pipe damage

SA WATER said its crews have successfully completed water network repairs in Waikerie, with mains water supply fully restored for local customers. A spokesperson said crews worked throughout Saturday to complete the complex pipe repairs, which...

Christine Webster

19 Jul 2025

Community News

Waikerie’s burst water main blues

A BURST water main near the Waikerie SA Water Tower, on Burns Street, resulted in a number of nearby properties becoming inundated with water on Friday night. Due to the flooding, SA Water had to turn off the town’s water supply for about 27 hours...

Christine Webster

19 Jul 2025

Community News

Switching off water causes hotel’s financial losses

THE loss of water supply due to a burst water main at Waikerie resulted in a substantial financial loss for the Waikerie Hotel Motel on Saturday. Manager of the Waikerie Hotel Motel Brenton Franks said the dinner service on Saturday night had to be...

Christine Webster

19 Jul 2025