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Tim ‘cautious’ over indicative pricing Bill

THE Riverland’s State MP believes necessary consultation must be undertaken with all wine industry stakeholders before legislation regarding indicative pricing is established. MLC Sarah Game is today set to introduce a Bill to State Parliament...

Hugh Schuitemaker

16 hours ago

News

Staff Shortages

A NUMBER of Renmark’s largest businesses are struggling to maintain necessary levels of staff. The operator of one of Renmark’s largest retail outlets – speaking to The Murray Pioneer under the condition of anonymity – said regular turnover...

Hugh Schuitemaker

03 Sep 2025

News

Indicative pricing Bill hits parliament

STRUGGLING Riverland grape growers would have a better chance of staying in the industry – and sustaining the region’s economy – if an indicative pricing Bill being introduced to State Parliament today becomes law, an SA MP says. The Bill...

Hugh Schuitemaker

03 Sep 2025

Community

Olympic raises $6500 with Pink Round success

A RIVERLAND soccer club’s recent fundraising initiative brought the surrounding community together to show support for breast cancer awareness. Renmark Olympic Soccer Club earlier this month raised a total of $6500 for Breast Cancer Network...

Hugh Schuitemaker

02 Sep 2025

Agriculture

Issues with Oodla Wirra quarantine station?

PIRSA HAS reiterated it continues to take the risk of fruit fly incursions into the Riverland “seriously”, despite reports some protocols went unfollowed at a South Australian quarantine station. Concerns have recently been raised to The Murray...

Hugh Schuitemaker

30 Aug 2025

Community

Locals take a walk on the wild side

A RIVERLAND team have already raised more than $9000 — and counting — for mental health and wellbeing services ahead of a 35km charity coast-line trek next month. Riverlanders Grant Schwartzkopff, Marg Howie, Anne Noack, Rosemary Lott, and Mel...

Madison Eastmond

30 Aug 2025