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Waikerie’s mid-year parade

THE Waikerie Army Cadet Unit (ACU) recently held its traditional mid-year parade and formal dine-in evening. Officer commanding of the 420 ACU of Waikerie, captain Noel Annear said 21 cadets took part in the annual event, braving the cold weather...

Christine Webster

15 Sep 2025

Education

Magda’s message of gratitude to Annabella

A WAIKERIE Primary School student who dressed as Sharon Strzelecki from the Australian television series Kath & Kim for Book Week has earned herself celebrity status, featuring in both national and SA media. Annabella Wills is a big fan of Magd...

Christine Webster

15 Sep 2025

News

Waikerie house fire causes $100k damage

A FIRE that began in the kitchen has caused approximately $100k damage to a house on Smith Drive, at Waikerie. The CFS said about 15 firefighters from the Waikerie and Cadell CFS brigades, in three trucks, attended the scene. The fire crews...

Christine Webster

11 Sep 2025

Community News

Waikerie students explore vocational education

A GROUP of year 10 students from Waikerie High School (WHS) recently took part in the Riverland Secondary Schools Alliance Vocational Education and Training ‘Taste of Training’ day, held at the Berri TAFE, and Renmark High School. WHS VET...

Christine Webster

09 Sep 2025

Community

Music on the porch raises funds

A GROUP of musicians, with support from local businesses, raised approximately $1000 to assist residents with dementia at Pioneer Haven, in Waikerie, on international Play Music on the Porch Day. Organiser of Saturday’s event, Mark Gillett, from...

Christine Webster

07 Sep 2025

Council

Mid Murray growth management and housing strategy

THE Mid Murray council has authorised the CEO Ben Scales to make final amendments to its Mid Murray Growth Management and Housing Strategy for publication and submission to the Federal Government. Planning firm URPS was engaged to assist in the...

Christine Webster

06 Sep 2025