Murray Pioneer

MRQ accommodation back open this weekend

AFTER her arrival at Loxton, one of the Riverland’s most iconic river boats is set to open its doors for locals and tourists seeking new accommodation options. Murray River Queen (MRQ) owner – and Loxton local – Donna Neale said the opening of...

Sebastian Calderon

Sport

NetSetGo teams up with Riverland clubs

EMERGING as one of the most-popular sports in the Riverland, aspiring junior netballers in the region will have the opportunity to try out for the Woolworths NetSetGo program across the coming weeks. The Woolworths NetSetGo Come and Play Day is set...

Lachlan Dand

Agriculture

Mis-bee-haviour?

A WELL-known Loxton man is the second Riverland beekeeper to recently claim his bees died due to poisoning by PIRSA. Loxton-based apiarist Ian Cass claims 12 of his beehives were killed due to adverse impacts from PIRSA’s spraying program, aimed...

A dream ‘10 years in the making’

THE decade-long dream of a well-known Waikerie Football Club figure has been realised with the completion of a major new community facility. The Waikerie Football Club (WFC) last weekend held a soft launch opening and chair aution event for the...

17 hours ago

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

Sunday, 01st December 2024

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 - 10:01am

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

Allen Hosking Drive, Scenic Drive, Loxton SA 5333

14 February - 21 February

Friday, 14th February 2025

Adelaide Fringe - Renmark Croquet Club @ 23rd Street Distillery

Summer nights throughout February will be beaming with good times as the 23rd Street Distillery puts on cocktails and woodfired pizzas as part of the Adelaide Fringe. The Renmark Croquet Club is set to be fun for the whole family as you wind down at...

3:00pm - 9:00pm

3:00pm - 23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

21 February - 23 March

Friday, 21st February 2025

River Fringe 2025

The District Council of Loxton Waikerie has teamed up with the Adelaide Fringe Festival once again for 2025, putting on an impressive array of fun and creative happenings. Think art exhibitions, Paint n Sip workshops, arts and crafts, dinner dance...

12:00pm - 9:00pm

12:00pm - Various - Riverland South Australia

Various - Riverland South Australia

News

Tim welcomes shadow police minister to Purnong

A COMMUNITY forum set to be held in Purnong will provide local residents with the opportunity to come together to share ideas, address safety challenges and discuss SAPOL services in the area. Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone said community safety, police...

Agriculture

Mis-bee-haviour?

News

RFDS named Australia’s most reputable charity

AN emergency medical service utilised by hundreds of Riverlanders each year has been name as the nation’s top charity. Coming first in the Charity Benchmark 40 by Charity RepTrak for its 13th year, the annual national survey shows the Royal Flying...

18 Feb 2025

News

Nicotine pouches now banned in SA

NICOTINE pouches have been banned in the Riverland in a South Australian initiative to crackdown on the illegal tobacco and vape market. As of 30 Janurary, nicotine pouches – which are sold as an alternative to vapes and tobacco – are subject to...

18 Feb 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

Sunday, 01st December 2024

Loxton Historical Village

10:00am - 10:01am

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

Allen Hosking Drive, Scenic Drive, Loxton SA 5333

14 February - 21 February

Friday, 14th February 2025

Adelaide Fringe - Renmark Croquet Club @ 23rd Street Distillery

3:00pm - 9:00pm

3:00pm - 23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

21 February - 23 March

Friday, 21st February 2025

River Fringe 2025

12:00pm - 9:00pm

12:00pm - Various - Riverland South Australia

Various - Riverland South Australia

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Sport

Pelicans, Warriors lock in finals cricket

WITH the top four of the A grade locked in, eyes centered towards the Riverland Turf Cricket Association’s B grade competition. With several sides vying for the final four, Barmera travelled to Renmark to face off against the Bluetongues. Winning...

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Sport

NetSetGo teams up with Riverland clubs

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Community News

Disappointment at mattress madness

THE manager of a Riverland op shop has urged locals to properly dispose of unwanted items, after 10 old mattresses were dumped on their property. Loxcare Inc, which specialises in giving a second-life to used items, received an unpleasant surprise...

Sebastian Calderon

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Community News

MRQ accommodation back open this weekend

Sebastian Calderon

Community

Mardi Gras parade beginning early

LOCALS and those visiting the Riverland for this weekend’s Loxton Mardi Gras have been advised the annual parade will begin early. The Loxton Mardi Gras event co-ordinator Chris Sheahan has announced that this year’s Mardi Gras parade start time...

Feature Publications

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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

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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Editorial

Text Line 19/2/25

I think unfortunate is not a strong enough word for the sex talk that was delivered at Renmark High School (‘RHS parents kept in sex talk loop’, Pioneer, 12/2/25), It undermines all the great courses that have been delivered in schools. Shine S...

Editorial

Doubling down on regional specialists

AUSTRALIA’S medical colleges are backing their commitment to regional healthcare with concrete action, launching an unprecedented expansion of specialist training in regional, rural, and remote areas. This expansion reflects a co-ordinated effort...

Letters to the Editor

South Australian child protection data spirals

As the family and domestic violence epidemic persists across Australia, the safety and wellbeing of children is going backwards in such states as South Australia and Victoria. Crucial data released by the Productivity Commission shows rates of...

Editorial

Veteran homelessness crisis worsens

A REPORT released by the Productivity Commission has revealed a 25 per cent increase in persistent homelessness across Australia over the past five years, with nearly 38,000 people now without a stable home for seven months or longer. Among the...