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Local’s grim superannuation warning

A RIVERLANDER who has potentially lost more than $290,000 in savings is urging fellow locals to monitor what is happening with their superannuation funds. A Renmark couple, who asked to be kept anonymous, were among approximately 7000 Australians...

Hugh Schuitemaker

5 hours ago

Editorial

Text Line 30/7/25

Sebastian Calderon’s story on Loxton born-and-bred Ben Avery winning the South Australian Journalist of the Year award three times was an inspirational story. I loved where Ben said his excellent teachers at Loxton High School taught him respect...

Hugh Schuitemaker

20 hours ago

Editorial

All cards on the table

THE hardest choices require the strongest wills. A rather simple line from an Avengers film, but one that so very well encompasses events seen across the Renmark Paringa Council area across the last 14 days. It would be fair to say that following...

Hugh Schuitemaker

20 hours ago

News

‘Options’ on the table

RENMARK Paringa elected members will consider new options in an effort to lower council’s proposed 2025/26 rate rise. Renmark Paringa councillors at last week’s general meeting passed a motion to lay the 2025/26 Draft Annual Business Plan and...

Hugh Schuitemaker

30 Jul 2025

News

Listening proves effective, says Jenny

RENMARK Paringa’s decision to delay its proposed rate rise has illustrated the effectiveness of council listening to the community, according to a well-known local figure. Renmark Paringa councillors at last week’s general meeting passed...

Hugh Schuitemaker

30 Jul 2025

Community News

Water prices a ‘supply and demand dynamic’

A SENIOR Riverland irrigation industry figure has advised local grape growers long-term plans surrounding their businesses are “essential” amid potential pressure from the cost of temporary water. The ABC yesterday reported “ballooning water...

Hugh Schuitemaker

25 Jul 2025