Murray Pioneer

Local expressions of interest open for water buyback program… TENDER TIME

SENIOR Riverland politicians have urged local irrigators to avoid signing up for the Federal Government’s latest expression of interest for water buybacks. The Federal Government last week opened the Restoring Our Rivers 2024: Expression of...

Sport

Berri serves up SA junior event

A MAJOR statewide junior tennis tournament began in Berri yesterday. The Berri Tennis Club is hosting the four-day State Foundation Cup for the 11th time, featuring 180 regionally-based players across four age groups. Players from six SA country...

Buyback concerns from irrigation trust figures

SENIOR Riverland irrigation industry figures have expressed “disappointment” at a perceived lack of investigation surrounding the possible economic effects water buybacks would have on the Riverland. The Federal Government last week opened the...

Flinders technology gives Arthur the best start

‘STATE-of-the-art’ medical technology at the Flinders Medical Centre has been key to saving the life of a Riverland newborn. Arriving in a hurry, and born in the breech position, little baby Arthur had a rough and scary start to life. Stuck...

01 Oct 2024

Upcoming Events

06 September - 01 March

Friday, 06th September 2024

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

25 September - 18 December

Wednesday, 25th September 2024

Hotel Renmark - Wednesday Quiz

Put your knowledge to the ultimate test at Hotel Renmark’s main bar quiz night. Held every Wednesday, join Kiwi Pete and the flock of regulars that soak up the atmosphere. Quiz night also boasts schnitzel night and happy hour from 5-7pm. Quiz starts...

7:00pm - 8:30pm

7:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

13 October - 20 October

Sunday, 13th October 2024

Riverland Musical Society - EVITA

The Riverland Musical Society are rehearsing endlessly to bring their latest show EVITA to the Chaffey Theatre on 13, 18, 19 and 20th October, 2024. Come along and support the greatly talented cast and enjoy all that they bring to the stage. Lyrics...

7:00pm - 9:02pm

7:00pm - Chaffey Theatre, Seventeenth Street, Renmark SA 5341

Chaffey Theatre, Seventeenth Street, Renmark SA 5341

17 October - 27 October

Thursday, 17th October 2024

Riverland Rose & Garden Festival

The iconic Riverland Rose and Garden Festival will be celebrating it’s 30th year with a cracker week organised for 2024. Looking back on the festival’s history, beginning with the brainchild, Eithne Sidhu who collaborated with David Ruston to run...

9:00am - 4:00pm

9:00am - Various - Riverland South Australia

Various - Riverland South Australia

‘Decision time’ follows frost

A GLOSSOP grape grower says it is time for “big decisions” to be made after the large majority of her vines were lost to frost damage. Susan Yabsley was among those who experienced extensive damage to her vineyard following last week’s frost...

25 Sep 2024

Calls for frost support

THE Riverland’s state MP is among political figures calling for the State Government to support local wine grape growers who have experienced severe crop damage from frost. Numerous Riverland vineyards sustained extensive damage due to frost...

25 Sep 2024

Glossop vines gone for 919 Wines

ONE of the region’s most popular wineries saw almost the entirety of its Glossop vineyard wiped out by last week’s frost. Numerous vineyards across the region last week experienced extensive frost damage, after -2.2C temperatures were recorded...

25 Sep 2024

Council to develop new cat by-law, but avoiding compulsory registration… The fine (fe)line

A RIVERLAND council has no current plans to introduce a cat registration scheme for its residents, however a local man says further monitoring is needed to lower feral populations. Renmark resident Harry Mangan, who lives on Townsend Street, in...

18 Sep 2024

Upcoming Events

06 September - 01 March

Friday, 06th September 2024

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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

25 September - 18 December

Wednesday, 25th September 2024

Hotel Renmark - Wednesday Quiz

7:00pm - 8:30pm

7:00pm - Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

13 October - 20 October

Sunday, 13th October 2024

Riverland Musical Society - EVITA

7:00pm - 9:02pm

7:00pm - Chaffey Theatre, Seventeenth Street, Renmark SA 5341

Chaffey Theatre, Seventeenth Street, Renmark SA 5341

17 October - 27 October

Thursday, 17th October 2024

Riverland Rose & Garden Festival

9:00am - 4:00pm

9:00am - Various - Riverland South Australia

Various - Riverland South Australia

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Sport

Sue gets great SA netball honour

BARMERA Netball Club’s Sue Fox won the Netball SA 2024 HCF Volunteer Achievement Award Country Award, presented in Adelaide on Friday night. Sue was recognised for her years of volunteering and hard work at the Riverland club, and won the award...

11 Oct 2024

Sport

Loxton Netball Club’s all GO for kids

THE Loxton Netball Club’s efforts to provide a fun and inclusive program for juniors have earned it a national award. Loxton is the 2024 recipient of the Woolworths NetSetGO (NSG) Centre of the Year Award, which recognises clubs and associations...

11 Oct 2024

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Local politicians say satellite mapping plan for frost damage is… ‘Missing the mark’

A STATE Government plan to utilise satellite imagery in assessing frost damage to Riverland grape vines has “missed the mark” for growers needing support, according to senior local politicians. The State Government last week announced satellite...

3 hours ago

A gala dinner fit for a 30th anniversary

WELCOMED by a glass of champagne, river views, a red carpet, and local food and wine, Riverlanders are encouraged to join in a night of fine dining and potential prize winning at the 30th anniversary Rose and Garden Festival Gala dinner. Held this...

Madison Eastmond

3 hours ago

Coming up roses in the Riverland

RIVERLANDERS, rosarians, and visitors can now ‘stop and smell the roses’ for the month of October, with celebrations for the 30th Rose and Garden Festival beginning this week. With the region now in bloom, the 2024 program will kick off on...

Madison Eastmond

3 hours ago

Feature Publications

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Riverland Style Weddings 2024/25

Welcome to our free guide to the 2024|25 Riverland Style Weddings Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

9 hours ago

Riverland Field Days 2024

Check out our free guide to the 2024 Riverland Field Days. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

09 Sep 2024

Riverland Rose & Garden Festival 2024

Welcome to our free guide to the 2024 Riverland Rose & Garden Festival. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

Kirsty Frahn

04 Sep 2024

River Life 2023

Welcome to our free guide to the 2023 River Life. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

Kirsty Frahn

20 Dec 2023

Letters to the Editor

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Text Line 9/10/24

Would like to thank sponsors and The Murray Pioneer for the footy tipping competition. MARIA Renmark We recently moved from Adelaide to Renmark and feel very sad for the wine grape growers and the difficulties they have to overcome to keep viable...

Pause buybacks for more info?

THE Federal Government recently released two new EOIs for water buybacks without independent evidence it has addressed serious internal probity issues with earlier tenders. Further water buybacks must be paused immediately until an independent audit...

EOI an over-estimation process?

THE Federal Government continues its pre-election rush, with a flawed buyback tender process designed to over-estimate irrigator interest in selling water to the government as part of the relentless pursuit of buybacks to achieve the additional...

Renewable energy costs

The Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme was established in 2001 to increase renewable energy sources of electricity. The RET is defined in the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 and today is administered by the Clean Energy Regulator. Under...