Correction of Renmark Paringa Council story

DETAILS of a story that appeared in The Murray Pioneer last week were incorrect.

The story headlined ‘Surplus and a rate rise’ (17/12/25) said Renmark Paringa Council recorded “an operating surplus of more than $39.3m for the year ending June 30, 2025”.

This was incorrect.

Renmark Paringa Council in fact recorded the following:

• An operating surplus – as reported in its Annual Report (page 77) of $8.664 million; and
• When adjusted for one-off grant funding associated with major capital works (including the Twentyfirst Street Bridge and Renmark Riverfront Wharf), an adjusted operating deficit of $2.377 million.

The Murray Pioneer apologises for the error.

To read council's full Annual Report, visit the website: (www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au/council/plans-and-strategies/annualreport).