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$500k backing for Waikerie dates

A RIVERLAND West date producer is set to grow his operations after securing a major national grant. Coles last week announced Waikerie-based Date Farms Australia had received a $500,000 grant – through the Coles Nurture Fund – to build...

Hugh Schuitemaker

19 hours ago

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Riverland ignored in budget, say Lib duo

CLAIMS of a lack of support for grape growers and drought-hit farmers make the regions – especially the Riverland – the biggest losers from last week’s 2025/26 State Budget, two local Liberal MPs say. Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone and the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

11 Jun 2025

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Local politician, grower say ‘stark’ wine industry outlook needs re-structure… Reality check?

A SENIOR Riverland politician and well-known grape grower say structural adjustment is needed in the region’s wine industry Opposition spokesperson for Primary Industries Nicola Centofanti last week moved a motion in the South Australian...

Hugh Schuitemaker

11 Jun 2025

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River flow assessment ‘far from reality’?

SENIOR Riverland politicians say a recent assessment praising the impacts of environmental watering fails to acknowledge economic challenges faced by local primary producers. A recent comprehensive assessment of environmental outcomes in South...

Hugh Schuitemaker

06 Jun 2025

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Pasin calls for bypass clarity

THE Riverland’s Federal MP says assurance is needed from the State Government that funding will be allocated to build the Truro bypass. The State Government would be required to contribute 50 per cent of costs for the Greater Adelaide Freight...

Hugh Schuitemaker

06 Jun 2025

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Jenny proud of 2025 Barker election success

A RIVERLANDER says support from the regions volunteers and voters was key to her achievements at the May 3 Federal Election. Renmark woman Jenny Troeth was the third most successful South Australian One Nation candidate at the recent Federal...

Hugh Schuitemaker

05 Jun 2025