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Calling for PIRSA to work with beekeepers

BETTER communication is needed from PIRSA to ensure the availability of bees for pollination in the Riverland, according to a South Australian beekeeper. Meningie-based Steve Andrew is among South Australian beekeepers impacted by the state’s...

Hugh Schuitemaker

18 hours ago

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Varroa mite hits SA

RIVERLAND beekeepers have been urged to register their hive locations with PIRSA to support minimising the risk of varroa mite spreading through South Australia. Varroa mite was last week detected in bees – brought in from Queensland – at the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

12 Sep 2025

News

Whetstone puts job on the line for growers

A RIVERLAND MP was last week suspended from State Parliament while advocating for local wine grape growers. Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone called on the State Government to answer for its expansion of South Australia’s container deposit scheme during...

Hugh Schuitemaker

10 Sep 2025

Community

(Berri) Betta than the rest

A FOCUS on high-level customer service has seen a Berri business crowned as the best Betta Store in South Australia and The Northern Territory. Berri Betta was last month named SA/NT Retailer of the Year 2024, at the BSR Group Store of the Year...

Hugh Schuitemaker

07 Sep 2025

Community News

Tim ‘cautious’ over indicative pricing Bill

THE Riverland’s State MP believes necessary consultation must be undertaken with all wine industry stakeholders before legislation regarding indicative pricing is established. MLC Sarah Game is today set to introduce a Bill to State Parliament...

Hugh Schuitemaker

04 Sep 2025

News

Staff Shortages

A NUMBER of Renmark’s largest businesses are struggling to maintain necessary levels of staff. The operator of one of Renmark’s largest retail outlets – speaking to The Murray Pioneer under the condition of anonymity – said regular turnover...

Hugh Schuitemaker

03 Sep 2025