Murray Pioneer

$20.9m funding for Murray-Darling Basin water savings… Where’s the benefit?

SENIOR Riverland politicians have questioned the potential benefits of a multi-million dollar environmental plan to use treated wastewater – rather than Murray River water – to water public areas and “to supply some industries”. The Federal...

Sport

New chief for MVFNL

MAINTAINING momentum – after a solid first two years of existence – is the goal of the new president of the region’s second largest football league. Former Brown’s Well Football Club president Andrew Schultz has been announced Murray Valley...

Berri Library reopening

LOCALS now have a new place to borrow books, learn and connect with the Berri Library reopening next week. The Berri Library at 29 Riverview Drive will be open to the public on Monday 13 January, with a formal opening event to occur in February...

Waikerie loses its Neighbourhood Watch

A VOLUNTEER organisation committed to preventing crime in the Waikerie area has gone into recess after 34 years of operation. Waikerie Neighbourhood Watch met for the last time at a lunch at the Waikerie Club on 5 December. The group consisted of 25...

Christine Webster

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

Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

01 December - 28 February

Loxton Historical Village

If you are yet to visit the Loxton Historical Village, their Alive Day is the time to check it out. A fun family day out including historical exhibits and demonstrations. Sheep shearing, blacksmithing, whip-cracking, printing, rope making and...

10:00am - Allen Hosking Drive, Scenic Drive, Loxton SA 5333

Allen Hosking Drive, Scenic Drive, Loxton SA 5333

Olivewood Historic Homestead and Museum

Olivewood Historic Homestead and Museum open Thursday to Monday, 10am - 4pm and on public holidays. Pet friendly. Inquiries call 8586 6175

10:00am - Olivewood Historic Homestead & Museum, 205 Twentyfirst Street, Renmark SA 5341

Olivewood Historic Homestead & Museum, 205 Twentyfirst Street, Renmark SA 5341

Big River Golf & Country Club - Member’s Draw / Schitnzel Nights

Big River Golf and Country Club host a full week of discounts and activities starting with Wednesday Schnitzel nights, followed by Thursday night members draw and raffles including a weekly jackpotting draw, major prizes and meat trays. Happy hour...

5:00pm - Big River Golf and Country Club, 45 Schiell Road, Berri, SA, 5343

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Big River Golf and Country Club, 45 Schiell Road, Berri, SA, 5343

News

$750k helping hand for new Loxton rentals

NEW rental houses will be built in a Riverland town in an attempt to increase accommodation options for key workers. The State Government last month announced $750,000 in funding – through the $10m Regional Housing Initiatives Program – for...

News

Renmark and Paringa Historical Society formed

A RENMARK and Paringa Historical Society has recently been formed, with passionate locals dedicated to collecting, digitising, and protecting the district’s past and guaranteeing it can be used for future generations. Formed to collect information...

Madison Eastmond

Agriculture

$20.9m funding for Murray-Darling Basin water savings… Where’s the benefit?

Agriculture

New milestone in fruit fly fight

DEAR Riverland residents, I’m delighted to share some exciting news with you. As of November, the PIRSA Fruit Fly Emergency Response team – with the support of our wonderful local community – has reached an incredible milestone in the battle...

02 Jan 2025

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

Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

01 December - 28 February

Loxton Historical Village

10:00am - Allen Hosking Drive, Scenic Drive, Loxton SA 5333

Allen Hosking Drive, Scenic Drive, Loxton SA 5333

Olivewood Historic Homestead and Museum

Olivewood Historic Homestead and Museum open Thursday to Monday, 10am - 4pm and on public holidays. Pet friendly. Inquiries call 8586 6175

10:00am - Olivewood Historic Homestead & Museum, 205 Twentyfirst Street, Renmark SA 5341

Olivewood Historic Homestead & Museum, 205 Twentyfirst Street, Renmark SA 5341

Big River Golf & Country Club - Member’s Draw / Schitnzel Nights

5:00pm - Big River Golf and Country Club, 45 Schiell Road, Berri, SA, 5343

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Big River Golf and Country Club, 45 Schiell Road, Berri, SA, 5343

Sport

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New chief for MVFNL

Sport

Personal bests achieved at nationals

THREE talented young Riverland athletes achieved some of their best performances in the recent School Sport Australia Track and Field Championship in Sydney for students aged 10 to 12 years. Hunter Danton 12, of Morgan, Anna McCullough, 12, of...

07 Jan 2025

Community

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Ian and Bryce in the Loxton spotlight

COMMITMENT to benefitting the surrounding community, and helping fellow Riverlanders, has seen two well-known locals recognised with major council awards. Ian Cass was last month named as the 2025 Loxton Citizen of the Year, with Bryce Westbrook...

Refurnished Guide Hall opens its doors

Madison Eastmond

Berri Library reopening

Feature Publications

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River Time

River Time 2025

https://d3pbdxdl8c65wb.cloudfront.net/n/547/2024/Dec/23/River Time 2025.pdf

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

Other Publications

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

16 Oct 2024

Letters to the Editor

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Text Line 8/1/24

What a shame we were once again without any New Year’s Eve fireworks in Renmark. So many families would have been drawn to the riverfront if there was a display. YARNY Renmark Gee, the corellas are noisy at the moment, I guess they are upset...

Councils are hurting the regions

THERE was once a time when rural councils, now local government, represented and supported their communities. They were operated and managed by locals for the betterment of the community. They were generally respected by the community with some kind...

BBC ratepayers like mushrooms

IN reply to Chris Page’s letter in The Murray Pioneer (‘Expensive Berri Barmera offices’, Pioneer, 18/12/24), I agree with everything he has said. If the Berri Town Hall was owned privately, could an owner simply close the doors and walk away?...

Jane Eliza plan transparency?

THE Jane Eliza Estate development in Renmark should not go ahead. Concerns from locals are not “scare mongering”. The feelings of those expressing these concerns are based on past history, and if you think for one minute we won’t have another...