Murray Pioneer

Growers met to seek frost damage solutions

RIVERLAND grape growers gathered last week to tour some of the frost-damaged vineyards at Loxton, aiming to discuss new approaches to manage the weather events, while also voicing opinions with Riverland Wine representatives regarding unknown grape...

Sebastian Calderon

Sport

Our state star Hahn taking the next step

STATE sporting representation is nothing new for Loxton young gun Bailey Hahn, but her most recent achievement will take her down a new path. Swapping a basketball for a netball, a recent announcement saw Bailey named in the 17U state team’s...

Lachlan Dand

State government commits $2.5m to wine industry recovery program...‘Woefully inadequate?’

State government commits $2.5m to wine industry recovery program... STATE government politicians have been invited to witness ongoing impacts of frost and industry challenges on the Riverland wine industry, following the announcement of a support...

Negotiations see winery strikes cancelled

NEGOTIATIONS overnight between Accolade Wines and the United Workers Union (UWU) have seen planned stop-work actions at the Berri Estates winery cancelled. It was reported in today’s edition of The Murray Pioneer that winery employees part of the...

30 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

09 November

Saturday, 09th November 2024

Sounds In The Quarry Music Festival

The 2024 Sounds In The Quarry Music Festival is back again at the one and only Overland Corner Hotel. Join a mixture of old and new amongst the unique sandstorm quarry - the perfect South Australian festival experience. The Main stage will feature...

3:00pm - 11:00pm

3:00pm - Overland Corner, 205 Old Coach Road, Overland Corner, SA, 5330

Overland Corner, 205 Old Coach Road, Overland Corner, SA, 5330

23 November - 24 November

Saturday, 23rd November 2024

Yo! Mafia - RNB Fridays Club

Special guest Yo! Mafia will be lighting it up at the Renmark Club’s Rivaz Nightclub for RnB Fridays on Saturday 23 November from 9pm. Rivaz is turning up the heat after their newly finished renovations in style with Yo! Mafia - the international DJ...

9:00pm - 2:00am

9:00pm - Renmark Club, 160 Murray Avenue, Renmark, SA 5341

Renmark Club, 160 Murray Avenue, Renmark, SA 5341

Health

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

‘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

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

09 November

Saturday, 09th November 2024

Sounds In The Quarry Music Festival

3:00pm - 11:00pm

3:00pm - Overland Corner, 205 Old Coach Road, Overland Corner, SA, 5330

Overland Corner, 205 Old Coach Road, Overland Corner, SA, 5330

23 November - 24 November

Saturday, 23rd November 2024

Yo! Mafia - RNB Fridays Club

9:00pm - 2:00am

9:00pm - Renmark Club, 160 Murray Avenue, Renmark, SA 5341

Renmark Club, 160 Murray Avenue, Renmark, SA 5341

Sport

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Sport

Hawthorne’s hundred hoses down Loxton

THE biggest win of the Riverland Turf Cricket Association A grade season was enjoyed on Saturday afternoon, with one local side on the receiving end. Loxton travelled to Pinnaroo for a clash with the Mallee Bushrangers, in an afternoon that saw...

4 hours ago

Sport

Groundhog Day for premiership sides

IT was an all-too familiar night in Riverland basketball on Thursday night at The Precinct, with the reigning premiers from both the division one men and women walking away with the chocolates. Heading into enemy territory, Renmark continued its...

4 hours ago

Community

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Community

Local students shine with Remembrance Day essays

RENMARK students have explored the region’s connections to military history as part of a local RSL sub-branch’s Remembrance Day initiative. The Renmark RSL has recently run its annual essay competition, inviting students from Renmark West...

4 hours ago

Community

The Haven looks for Riverland volunteers

THE Riverland Haven is searching for volunteers so it’s free and walk-in referral service for women across the region can continue and grow. Open to all in the Riverland who identify as women, the Haven’s secure, friendly, and confidential...

Madison Eastmond

Education

Riverland families enjoy a day of fun

HOSTING a family fun day to mark Children’s Week, the Riverland Special School held a day of acknowledgment and celebration of the achievements of their community. With the 2024 theme focusing on a children’s right to a clean and safe...

Madison Eastmond

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

16 Oct 2024

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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Getting it done right is the key

THE independent advisory body with statutory authority to review Australia’s national water reform has published scathing feedback on the Federal Government’s proposed National Water Agreement, calling the approach “detrimental to the conduct...

Six years to avoid climate crash?

AUSTRALIA has just six years to restore native ecosystems in Australia, warn a collective of nature experts, urging governments to swiftly lift their game and invest in restoring our waterways and lands to prevent biodiversity collapse and...

Access concerns

ALTHOUGH retired as the Riverland Disability Advocate, I am still very interested in mobility matters. If you ride in a wheelchair (not forgetting the carer), ride on a gopher, push a pram or a stroller, or are just trying to get up some stairs, or...

Frustrations at charging stations

IN our town of Loxton we have two electric vehicle charging stations in the prime part of town, now with signage for only electric vehicles. How many electric vehicles are there in Loxton, and how many even stop there to charge? As a rate payer I...