News

Worries and new ideas aired at vintage meeting

A SENIOR figure of the Riverland’s grape grower representative body says new business initiatives are being examined to help overcome current wine industry difficulties. Riverland Wine last Thursday hosted an End of Vintage meeting, where...

Sebastian Calderon

RIT hits new environmental milestone

A NEW milestone in a local irrigation trust’s major project is set to improve environmental health and accessibility for local recreational enthusiasts in Renmark. Renmark Irrigation Trust (RIT) recently completed five environmental watering...

Hugh Schuitemaker

Property potential

BERRI Barmera Council says no local dwelling applications are being refused, while senior Riverland property industry figures say a new major residential development is set to help address a “dire shortage” of housing in the region. Being...

Madison Eastmond

Renmark Paringa completes Patey Drive parking works

LOCALS and visitors seeking to use a major boat ramp in Renmark will now have increased parking availability. Renmark Paringa Council recently completed clearing an area on Patey Drive, in Renmark, to assist with congestion during peak tourism...

First stage of ‘critical’ energy project turned on

THE first stage of major new energy infrastructure – running through the Riverland – has been completed. Stage 1 of the high-voltage interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales – named Project EnergyConnect – was turned on...

Joe hosts Almondco delegation

THE quality of almonds being produced in the Riverland was recently showcased to a major group of overseas buyers. Minister for Trade and Investment Joe Szakacs, Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone, Renmark Paringa Mayor Peter Hunter, Loxton Waikerie Mayor...

Hugh Schuitemaker

Coalition Government to get local roads and community infrastructure back on track

AN elected Liberal Federal Government would give Riverland councils the flexibility to prioritise and deliver critical community infrastructure and road projects tailored to their communities’ needs, according to a senior local politician. The...

Business confidence at its lowest

RIVERLAND businesses are feeling cost-of-living challenges, with most under pressure and lacking support, according to a recent survey. The latest NAB Business Survey marked SA’s business confidence as Australia’s weakest performer, with local...

Calls for point-to-point radar systems

MID Murray Council will be lobbying the SA Government to install point-to-point radar systems in the townships of Truro, Cambrai and Sedan to improve public safety and reduce the road accident risk. At council’s March meeting, Mid Murray Mayor...

Christine Webster

26 Apr 2025

Agriculture

Riverland-based MLC, and opposition spokesperson for regional South Australia, Nicola Centofanti, has provided the below opinion piece regarding the potential transition of crops for local wine grape growers… River Murray Communities Water Transition Program

WHILE many irrigators have been removing patches of wine grapes and converting to other crops, there are still many grape growers feeling the impact of ongoing low prices. With consumption of commercial wine falling globally and the large volume of...

26 Apr 2025

Regional roads left without real investment?

A NEW analysis of the state’s road infrastructure funding has shown regional communities are receiving less, with a local politician concerned about the impact within the Riverland. According to the Depar-tment for Infrastructure and Transport...

Sebastian Calderon

26 Apr 2025

Roads to Parliament?

THE Riverland’s Federal MP says an estimated $4m in funding over the next four years would be available to improve Riverland roads, if the Liberals win the upcoming election. Barker MP, and opposition spokesperson for Roads and Road Safety, Tony...

23 Apr 2025

Business confidence rising? Farmers think otherwise

A SENIOR Riverland agricultural industry figure has questioned recent data supposedly showing an increase in local business confidence. The latest BankSA State Monitor survey, undertaken from 18 to 24 February, showed business confidence in the...

Sebastian Calderon

23 Apr 2025