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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

10 hours ago

News

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

11 Jun 2025

Community

Salvos offering a helping hand

COST-of-living pressures and a lack of food security for some in the Riverland West area have led to a charity organisation offering free produce and bakery items once a fortnight, at the Waikerie Football oval. The Salvation Army Riverland...

Christine Webster

08 Jun 2025

Community

Waikerie’s Biggest Morning Tea raises over $6000

THE Riverland West community demonstrated its support and generosity by raising more than $6000 for the Cancer Council. Waikerie and Districts Cancer Support Group committee member Sue Andrew said more than 100 people attended Waikerie’s Biggest...

Christine Webster

07 Jun 2025

Community

Murray Princess unable to reach Morgan

LOW water levels in the Murray River have meant that the PS Murray Princess has been unable to reach Morgan so far this month. Sealink Marine & Tourism, which operates the boat said its cruise from May 9 to May 16, was modified due to the low...

Christine Webster

04 Jun 2025

Community News

Mid Murray’s economic growth potential highlighted

SWAN REACH, west of Morgan, plus Truro and Mannum, have been suggested as having the most potential for accommodating development in a draft Growth Management and Housing Strategy for the Mid Murray. Mid Murray Council has released a draft of the...

Christine Webster

24 May 2025