Murray Pioneer

‘Good bones’ at Winkie Primary, despite damage

THE recently sold Winkie Primary School building can be salvaged, despite sustaining significant vandalism damage, a senior Riverland real estate figure says. Located at 118 Winkie Road, Glossop, the school, adjacent kindergarten and land were sold...

Hugh Schuitemaker

Sport

Friday night delight for victorious Berri

SHIFTING its competition to Friday nights to avoid warm weather cancellations, Berri started the back half of the tennis season on a high with a comprehensive victory over Loxton White in the latest round of fixtures. It was a domination from the...

Lachlan Dand

Community

Connections created for Riverland families

THE Our Town Berri initiative, River Families First, has addressed the difficulty for young Riverland families to create community connection and access local services, with the mothers group looking to expand its programs and reach in 2025. Working...

Madison Eastmond

New landscape board appointments for the Riverland

SIX positions have been recently filled for the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board (MRLB). Locals Andrew Biel and Jason Size are now sitting board members for the MRLB, with each preparing to work with the community and stakeholders to...

17 Jan 2025

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

‘Good bones’ at Winkie Primary, despite damage

Hugh Schuitemaker

Kids Helpline and Instagram seek to tackle teen bullying

RIVERLAND youths experiencing negative effects from bullying are encouraged to seek support through a new campaign from Kids Helpline and Instagram. With Australia ranking second highest for teen bullying among 24 OECD countries, Kids Helpline has...

Riverland-based MLC NICOLA CENTOFANTI has provided the following opinion piece regarding concerns for regional South Australian communities… Regional SA: Resilient, but why should we have to be?

WHY is it, when people talk about resilience, they appear to only speak about the regions? And how did we get here? Yes, regional communities are famously resilient. It’s a badge of honour for many of us, and rightly so. But why is it that regions...

Renmark man caught drink driving at .121

POLICE detected a Renmark man driving at more than double the legal alcohol limit last month. On Sunday 22 December, Renmark Police stopped a red Holden hatchback on Red Gum Street, at Renmark, and submitted the driver to a breath test that returned...

14 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

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Sport

It ends level as baseball makes its return

RIVERLAND baseball made its season return on Friday night at Glassey Park, with a pair of intraclub derbies on the menu for spectators. Remarkably, nothing separated Berri Red and Berri Blue, finishing at 10 apiece after four innings, with runs...

Sport

Double sport vouchers now available for SA

YOUNG Riverlanders will be supported to undertake an increasing range of sports and activities through the expansion of a state-wide voucher initiative. South Australian children from reception to year 9 are now eligible to claim two $100 Sports...

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Community

Pet owner urges council to rethink scare guns

A WAIKERIE pet owner is calling on Loxton Waikerie council to review its use of scare guns to control corellas after her dog went missing for several hours when becoming startled by noise. Judy Channon after returning from work, on 11 December last...

Community

Waikerie Gliding Club temporarily grounded

THE Waikerie Gliding Club has been temporarily grounded since October due to global concerns about the safety of the air craft model it uses for a tow-plane. An Airworthiness Directive (AD), originating from Argentina, was issued in July concerning...

Christine Webster

Community News

David and Joella celebrate 18 years of service

AFTER almost two decades as senior ministers of Riverland Central Church, David and Joella Crossfield will be saying goodbye to their Riverland community at the end of this month. Riverland Central Church will be hosting a special Sunday Gathering...

Madison Eastmond

17 Jan 2025

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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Text Line 15/1/24

I just heard that people buying into the proposed Jane Eliza Estate Development will receive two life jackets and a yabby net. GARY Waikerie So nothing to see here is what the Renmark Paringa Council wants us to believe about development on the...

Violence risks during the holidays

MAKING Australians safer needs action – not announcements. As 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence ends, Australians enter one of the most dangerous times of the year, the festive season. It is known that financial pressures...

Failing on energy?

SUMMER is here and, unfortunately, on top of paying the highest power prices in the nation, South Australians are also facing an increased risk of blackouts. Last month, it was revealed the Labor Government is looking at restarting mothballed diesel...

Thank you for Gum Tree support

FOR many years the Loxton Gum Tree has been providing social, sporting and recreational activities for people in the Riverland who have an intellectual disability. We concluded our 2024 program on 9 December, at the Loxton Historical Village, with...