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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

8 hours ago

News

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

27 Apr 2025

News

Suspicious envelope sent to Barker MP

AUTHORITIES attended the Mount Gambier office of the Riverland’s Federal MP after a suspicious package was received. An envelope containing a powdered substance was last Wednesday opened by a staff member at Barker MP Tony Pasin’s Mount Gambier...

Hugh Schuitemaker

17 Apr 2025

Editorial

Text Line 16/4/25

A huge thank you to the kind lady who found and returned my purse to Renmark Foodland on Sunday. Your honesty is appreciated. JULIE Renmark Who’s the nitwit that put up 60km/h speed restrictions on the Sturt Highway after Blanchetown heading to...

Hugh Schuitemaker

16 Apr 2025

Community News

ROSE FEST SOS

ONE of Renmark’s most-beloved annual traditions may become an impossibility this year, unless a new display co-ordinator is found. Organisers of the Riverland Rose and Garden Festival are currently seeking a new co-ordinator for the annual...

Hugh Schuitemaker

16 Apr 2025

News

Straight to the top

ASSURANCE Riverland irrigators will receive 100 per cent water allocations will provide business certainty amid pressure from low rainfall across the state, says a senior local industry figure. The Department for Environment and Water (DEW)...

Hugh Schuitemaker

16 Apr 2025