Murray Pioneer

$500k raised at property auction

LOXTON Waikerie’s CEO admits he was “surprised” at the significant outcomes to a property auction held last week, with 57 vacant properties sold to the highest bidders, and marking a significant milestone in the council’s debt recovery...

News

Calling for PIRSA to work with beekeepers

BETTER communication is needed from PIRSA to ensure the availability of bees for pollination in the Riverland, according to a South Australian beekeeper. Meningie-based Steve Andrew is among South Australian beekeepers impacted by the state’s...

Community News

66 and Field Days still going strong

HIGH attendance and exhibitor numbers, along with great weather conditions, all came together for a successful 66th edition of the Riverland Field Days last weekend. The Riverland Field Days welcomed exhibitors, vendors, and guests from the region...

Madison Eastmond

$500k raised at property auction

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

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

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

Waikerie is the latest town to take on the parkrun challenge with it’s 5km wetland event happening every Saturday morning from 8am. Start your weekend off on the right foot by walking, jogging or running with your family and friends. Everyone...

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

05 July - 27 December

11:00am - 23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

23rd Street Distillery Tour

Take a step back in time through the century-old site and learn about the art of distillation through Customs House, the Still Tower, and Barrel Warehouse. Visitors must wear enclosed shoes to participate, and no cameras or phones. Minimum 2 people...

Saturday, 05th July 2025

11:00am - 12:00pm

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

28 September

Sunday, 28th September 2025

Morgan Swap Meet and Car Show

The Morgan Classic and Custom Car Club Swap Meet and Show & Shine, Morgan Sports Complex Oval, Morgan Terrace, Morgan SA. 10 Categories for trophies to be awarded. Camping available. Car show entry forms will be available at the gate. For...

7:00am - 7:01am

7:00am - Morgan Sporting Complex, 4 N E Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

Morgan Sporting Complex, 4 N E Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

News

Calling for PIRSA to work with beekeepers

Lock 3 is back in business

OVERLAND Corner’s century-old Lock 3 has reopened access to boats, kayaks and keen river navigators on the Murray River, following the completion of important maintenance by SA Water. The refurbishments, which started in late April, included...

13 Sep 2025

Nicola supportive of planned amendments to abortion bill

A RIVERLAND MLC will support proposed amendments regarding South Australian abortion rights. Following former One Nation member Sarah Game planning to introduce a bill limiting access to abortion after 23 weeks, Riverland-based MLC, and opposition...

Madison Eastmond

13 Sep 2025

News

Varroa mite hits SA

RIVERLAND beekeepers have been urged to register their hive locations with PIRSA to support minimising the risk of varroa mite spreading through South Australia. Varroa mite was last week detected in bees – brought in from Queensland – at the...

12 Sep 2025

Upcoming Events

01 March - 27 December

Saturday, 01st March 2025

Hotel Renmark - Temperance Restaurant

6:00pm - 10:00pm

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

Hotel Renmark, Murray Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

08 March - 20 December

Saturday, 08th March 2025

Waikerie Wetlands Parkrun - weekly

8:00am - 8:00am

8:00am - Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

Leonard Norman Drive, Waikerie SA 5330

05 July - 27 December

11:00am - 23rd Street Distillery, Corner 23rd and Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341

23rd Street Distillery Tour

Saturday, 05th July 2025

11:00am - 12:00pm

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

28 September

Sunday, 28th September 2025

Morgan Swap Meet and Car Show

7:00am - 7:01am

7:00am - Morgan Sporting Complex, 4 N E Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

Morgan Sporting Complex, 4 N E Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

Sport

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Sport

Riverland hockey ready to crown its premiers

AFTER a gruelling four-month season, Riverland hockey will hold the biggest day of the year this Saturday at Glassey Park, in Berri, for the grand finals. Played over a mammoth 12-hour day, beginning with the under 12 mixed competition at 8.30am...

Lachlan Dand

47 minutes ago

Sport

Grand Final Day gets the RFL’s tick of approval

IT was a mammoth day on Saturday afternoon at Renmark Oval for the 2025 Riverland Football League’s Grand Final Day. It’s the first time the biggest day of the year has been held at the venue since 2018, and it was well received by a big crowd...

Lachlan Dand

47 minutes ago

Community

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New Renmark scoreboard makes grand final debut

FOOTY fans across the Riverland had even more reason to get excited on RFL Grand Final Day last weekend, with a new high-tech scoreboard unveiled at the Renmark oval in front of a packed crowd. The state-of-the-art electronic scoreboard was...

Sebastian Calderon

47 minutes ago

Benny signs off from the Magic airwaves

A POPULAR Riverland media personality will remain in the region despite ending his time on local radio. Benny Carpenter last week marked his final show as a breakfast host for Magic 93.1, after spending more than a year in the role. Mr Carpenter –...

18 Sep 2025

Monash community celebrate and support Ben

FRIENDS, family, and teachers of a Riverland student came together this week to raise awareness for a rare genetic condition. Donning green and enjoying cupcakes together, Monash Primary and Preschool gathered on Monday to mark International...

Madison Eastmond

18 Sep 2025

Feature Publications

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Riverland Field Days 2025

Check out our free guide to the 2025 Riverland Field Days. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

03 Sep 2025

Riverland Rose & Garden Festival 2025

Welcome to our free guide to the 2025 Riverland Rose & Garden Festival. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

Kirsty Frahn

20 Aug 2025

Riverland Foodie 2025

Welcome to our free Riverland Foodie magazine for 2025. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

28 May 2025

Game Plan 2025

Welcome to our free guide to the 2025 Game Plan - The Riverland’s Winter Sports Preview. Please allow a few minutes for the PDF to load. To view, click here

09 Apr 2025

Letters to the Editor

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Liberals will keep the lights on

I’LL keep this brief. Every South Australian deserves an affordable, secure energy future. One built on lasting solutions, not quick fixes. Under Labor, we are paying sky-high power bills and yet blackouts are still a real risk. We’ll fix it...

Maybe AI should help energy policy?

SUSSAN Ley says she supports a stable, reliable grid for affordable energy for households and businesses, and we play our role in reducing emissions. It is very hard to argue with that. The trouble is the next step, flushing out the policy detail...

The death of Common Sense

TODAY we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, by the name of Common Sense. Common Sense lived a long life, but died in Australia from heart failure on the beginning of the new millennium. No one really knows how old he was, since his birth...

Really peeved

WHAT has happened to the Coalition? They seem to be only able to support the things that the extreme left allows. In my eyes, what happened to Jacinta Nampijinpa Price was disgusting. The words had no sooner left her mouth, and the detractors from...