Murray Pioneer

Turning the pressure up

A RIVERLANDER says it is imperative the State Government is reminded about the need for a heavy vehicle bypass to be constructed at Truro, following the recent Federal Election result. Labor’s victory at the 2025 Federal Election earlier this...

Hugh Schuitemaker

Sport

Panthers storm home to reclaim Proud Cup

LOXTON North is officially in possession of the Proud Cup once again, having defeated Loxton by 14 points on Saturday afternoon, in the RFL’s A grade competition, at Panther Park. Loxton North entered the match desperate for its first win of the...

Lachlan Dand

Renmark bridge is back

RENMARK Paringa residents will soon again be able to use a rebuilt major local bridge, with the local council set to mark a “significant milestone” in its recovery from the 2022/23 flood event. Renmark Paringa Council yesterday announced the...

Renmark bridge is back

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

Enjoy the Riverland’s latest fine dining experience at Temperance Restaurant. Book in for Friday or Saturday nights to get a taste of chef Hugh Hazelwood’s farm-to-table delights. Partnering carefully selected suppliers with the Riverland’s...

6:00pm - 10:00pm

6:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

Waikerie is the latest town to take on the parkrun challenge with it’s 5km wetland event happening every Saturday morning from 8am. Start your weekend off on the right foot by walking, jogging or running with your family and friends. Everyone...

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

14 June

9:00am - Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

Morgan Living River Festival

The town of Morgan is holding the Morgan Living River Festival, an event that recognises the historical past of the town’s connection to the Murray River. Small wooden (putt putt) boats and paddle steamers from a past era can be seen coming together...

Saturday, 14th June 2025

9:00am - 5:00pm

Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

21 June

7:45am - Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Wharf To Woolshed Long Row

Join the Renmark Rowing Club in their annual Wharf to Woolshed 36km long row. Starting at the Renmark Wharf and taking the leisurely row upstream passed the popular sandstone Heading’s Cliffs, the long row is open to all ages and abilities. Fully...

Saturday, 21st June 2025

7:45am - 4:00pm

Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Riverland councils rank among South Australia’s top property markets

Sebastian Calderon

Turning the pressure up

Hugh Schuitemaker

Lochert Bros hit with $129k fine

A RIVERLAND citrus processor has received a $129,000 fine over an incident that saw a worker’s arm caught in an unguarded machine. Ramco-based Lochert Bros Pty Ltd was sentenced in the South Australian Employment Tribunal, on 24 April, following...

08 May 2025

One Nation candidate’s Renmark Paringa plan

A POSITIVE federal election result has One Nation’s Barker candidate setting her sights on becoming a Renmark Paringa councillor. Despite a crowded field of mainly nominally conservative candidates, Renmark woman Jenny Troeth achieved a swing of...

07 May 2025

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

6:00pm - 10:00pm

6:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

14 June

9:00am - Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

Morgan Living River Festival

Saturday, 14th June 2025

9:00am - 5:00pm

Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

21 June

7:45am - Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Wharf To Woolshed Long Row

Saturday, 21st June 2025

7:45am - 4:00pm

Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

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Sport

Blues enjoy massive win on home turf over Swans

FOR the second week on the trot, reigning MVFNL premier Murrayville notched up a triple-figure victory last weekend, this time on home turf. Taking on 2024’s wooden spooner Paringa, Murrayville got things started with a massive six-goal-to-one...

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Sport

Undermanned Rovers survive a scare

A DEPLETED Renmark A grade side survived the ultimate scare in Berri on Saturday afternoon, squeezing past a youthful Berri outfit by just seven points. Renmark came into the game hoping to bounce back from a disappointing round two defeat against...

Lachlan Dand

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Community

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Community News

New water tanks secure Taplan’s water supply

MORE than 690,000L of drinking water can now be stored in newly-constructed tanks at Taplan, aiming to improve water supply and reliability for the Riverland town. SA Water has recently completed a $10m renovation on new water storage tanks located...

3 hours ago

Community News

Riverland students walk the walk

PRIMARY school children across the Riverland will be taking steps towards a healthier future by participating in National Walk Safely to School Day this week. Marking the 26th anniversary of the annual event, schools across the Riverland will take...

Madison Eastmond

10 hours ago

Community News

Traffic offences in the Riverland - May

MURRAY Mallee Police charged two drivers with traffic offences in the Riverland over the weekend. On Friday, May 9, Blanchetown Police stopped over a 53-year-old Morgan woman on Cemetery Road, at Morgan, for a mobile driver test. The woman recorded...

10 hours ago

Feature Publications

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Other Publications

Game Plan 2025

Welcome to our free guide to the 2025 Game Plan - The Riverland’s Winter Sports Preview. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

09 Apr 2025

River Time

River Time 2025

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Kirsty Frahn

23 Dec 2024

Other Publications

River Life 2024

Welcome to our free guide to the 2024 River Life. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

18 Dec 2024

Other Publications

2024 Riverland Christmas Gift Guide

Welcome to our free guide to the 2024 Riverland Christmas Gift Guide Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

27 Nov 2024

Letters to the Editor

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Equality needed in dental care

CONSUMERS Health Forum of Australia (CHF) is calling for the Albanese Government to take immediate action to fix the deepening divide in healthcare access, starting with dental care. Australians all across the country, from metropolitan areas to...

Calls to meet the Freshwater Challenge

THE Murray-Darling Conservation Alliance has welcomed a budget commitment to meet Australia’s nature restoration goals, while urging the Albanese Government to announce additional targets and funding for inland rivers, wetlands and lakes to meet...

Congratulations for ag minister

GRAIN Producers SA (GPSA) has congratulated Julie Collins on her reappointment as Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, and has renewed calls for the minister to visit South Australia to witness firsthand the crippling impact of...

Disappointed in council direction

I AM extremely disappointed in the Mid Murray Council. But I guess I shouldn’t be. For 27 years the only consistent growth of Mid Murray Council has been negative. Our persistent loss of council seats tells the real story. People get tired of...