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Double success for Riverland students

TWO local university students were recently awarded a prestigious scholarship, aimed at young minds excelling in areas aligned to agriculture. Riverland university students James Haslett, of Murtho, and Kayla Wallis of Pinnaroo, both attendees of...

Staff Contributors

28 Jul 2025

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New QRVs adding to local CFS capacity

THE CAPACITY of numerous Riverland CFS units to respond to emergency situations is set to increase through the addition of new vehicles. Waikerie, Barmera, Paringa and Morgan CFS brigades will receive new Quick Response Vehicles (QRVs) under...

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28 Jul 2025

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Scriven celebrates Calperum Station funding win

A SENIOR State Government Minister joined the local staff, volunteers, and stakeholders of a Riverland ecology site last week to celebrate their successful acquisition of an enabling infrastructure grant. Minister for Primary Industries and Regional...

Madison Eastmond

28 Jul 2025

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MMC considers cost of living in revised rate increase

CONSIDERATION for economic difficulties effecting local households has seen Mid Murray Council decrease its proposed rate increase. Revisions to Mid Murray’s 2025-2026 Annual Business Plan and Budget – endorsed at a meeting last week – has...

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27 Jul 2025

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Working towards water trading solution?

STEPS are being taken to ensure a major local irrigation trust will again be able to make water trades. Renmark Irrigation Trust has been unable to trade water since the beginning of July, due to new regulations under the Federal Government’s...

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27 Jul 2025

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Couple faces court over animal abuse charges

A RIVERLAND couple will be required to return to court after being charged with several counts of animal cruelty offences. Morgan couple Shane Jones and Carole Morris – who operated the South Australian Humane Animal Rescue Association (SAHARA)...

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27 Jul 2025

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Parliamentary committee fact find in the Riverland

SA PARLIMANT’s Joint Committee on the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Veterinarians in South Australia visited the Riverland earlier this month to discuss issues faced by regional practices. Meeting with the staff of Berri-based based Riverland...

Madison Eastmond

27 Jul 2025

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Christine’s a country star

A LOCAL country music artist will embark on a world-wide journey through the United States and Europe, after being nominated for more than 19 industry awards. Loxton’s Christine Clifford has continued to showcase the Riverland’s country music...

Sebastian Calderon

23 Jul 2025

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The ‘meaningful’ evening with RPC

RENMARK Paringa provided its ratepayers an opportunity to give feedback on the council’s economic position and planned projects – including the Jane Eliza development – last week. Renmark Paringa Council last Thursday held a community...

Hugh Schuitemaker

23 Jul 2025

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High enthusiasm shown at Renmark public meeting

MEMBERS of the Renmark Paringa community voiced concerns over the local council’s proposed rate increase at a public meeting last weekend. An estimated 130 of the district’s residents attended Sunday’s meeting, held at Hotel Renmark, to...

Hugh Schuitemaker

23 Jul 2025

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Council ticks off major flood recovery project

THE reconstruction of Riverview Drive is now complete, marking another “significant milestone” in Berri Barmera Council’s flood recovery works. Riverview Drive, in Berri, suffered significant damage as a direct response to building an earth...

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22 Jul 2025

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LWDC to offer support for drought-affected properties

A RIVERLAND council will offer support to those affected by recent weather conditions, recognising the severe impact these have had on many local primary producers. Loxton Waikerie Council has declared recent adverse weather conditions, which...

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22 Jul 2025

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New hearing aid simulator gives back control

A DIGITAL tool developed by PocketAid is giving Riverlanders the power to explore hearing support without stepping into a clinic or committing to costly devices. The free online Hearing Aid Simulator allows users to ‘test drive’ the benefits of...

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22 Jul 2025

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Renmark Lions support flows through community

FOLLOWING great support from our community with the club’s fundraising efforts throughout the past 12 months, the Lions Club of Renmark has recently donated significant funds to assist various local organisations and Lions projects, as follows...

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22 Jul 2025

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Drivers stopped while under the influence

THREE motorists were caught drug and drink driving in the Riverland over the weekend. On Friday, July 11, highway patrols stopped a Holden sedan on the Old Sturt Highway, at Berri. The driver, a 60-year-old man, from Cobdogla, was roadside drug...

Staff Contributors

22 Jul 2025