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Thursday 7 August - Quiz

Questions raised in BBC budget consultation

Berri Barmera has released a snapshot of results collected from the community consultation surrounding council’s 25/26 Draft Annual Budget and Business Plan. Council saw 25 attendees at its pop-up consultation session, held on July 7, at the Berri...

Staff Contributors

10 hours ago

News

Paruna driver charged after blowing .105

A PARUNA driver caught driving more than twice the legal alcohol limit was among motorists recently charged with road offences in the Riverland. Around 10.50pm, on Saturday July 26, Loxton Police reported a 50-year-old woman, from Renmark West...

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10 hours ago

Sport

Waikerie reign supreme in Friday thriller

FRIDAY night hockey has proved a successful outing for Waikerie’s A grade women’s side in 2025, and that continued last weekend. Facing off against Loxton, at Glassey Park, in Berri, Waikerie took home a two-goal victory, holding the Tigers...

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10 hours ago

Editorial

Extract from open letter to Minister for Urban Development

DEAR Minister Nick Champion, We understand you are aware of the proposal for up to 750 houses and a marina on the Jane Eliza floodplain area, just north of the Renmark township. Many residents and ratepayers have very serious concerns about any...

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06 Aug 2025

Editorial

The flaw of council plans?

ANGRY yet? Got your council rates and happily paid them yet? I bet they didn’t go down. What extra services did you get? Every council has the same flaw, they do not invest in more ratepayers. What they all do is give landowner money to...

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06 Aug 2025