Murray Pioneer

Local politicians say satellite mapping plan for frost damage is… ‘Missing the mark’

A STATE Government plan to utilise satellite imagery in assessing frost damage to Riverland grape vines has “missed the mark” for growers needing support, according to senior local politicians. The State Government last week announced satellite...

Sport

Magpies embarking on a new era

THE latest piece of the Riverland Football League’s A grade coaching puzzle is locked in to place, with long-time Magpie Jackson Sutton taking the role after the club confirmed his appointment on Saturday. Sutton will take over from Michael...

Lachlan Dand

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

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

13 October - 20 October

Sunday, 13th October 2024

Riverland Musical Society - EVITA

The Riverland Musical Society are rehearsing endlessly to bring their latest show EVITA to the Chaffey Theatre on 13, 18, 19 and 20th October, 2024. Come along and support the greatly talented cast and enjoy all that they bring to the stage. Lyrics...

7:00pm - 9:02pm

7:00pm - Chaffey Theatre, Seventeenth Street, Renmark SA 5341

Chaffey Theatre, Seventeenth Street, Renmark SA 5341

17 October - 27 October

Thursday, 17th October 2024

Riverland Rose & Garden Festival

The iconic Riverland Rose and Garden Festival will be celebrating it’s 30th year with a cracker week organised for 2024. Looking back on the festival’s history, beginning with the brainchild, Eithne Sidhu who collaborated with David Ruston to run...

9:00am - 4:00pm

9:00am - Various - Riverland South Australia

Various - Riverland South Australia

Agriculture

‘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

Agriculture

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

Agriculture

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

Council to develop new cat by-law, but avoiding compulsory registration… The fine (fe)line

A RIVERLAND council has no current plans to introduce a cat registration scheme for its residents, however a local man says further monitoring is needed to lower feral populations. Renmark resident Harry Mangan, who lives on Townsend Street, in...

18 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

13 October - 20 October

Sunday, 13th October 2024

Riverland Musical Society - EVITA

7:00pm - 9:02pm

7:00pm - Chaffey Theatre, Seventeenth Street, Renmark SA 5341

Chaffey Theatre, Seventeenth Street, Renmark SA 5341

17 October - 27 October

Thursday, 17th October 2024

Riverland Rose & Garden Festival

9:00am - 4:00pm

9:00am - Various - Riverland South Australia

Various - Riverland South Australia

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Sport

Weekend girls footy comp makes return

FOLLOWING a highly successful 2023 campaign, a local football competition aimed at boosting female football numbers is set to return. The competition, dubbed Saturdays for the Girls, is run by the SANFL in the hopes of bringing in more numbers to...

Lachlan Dand

Sport

Good news continues for Mindarie-Halidon

THE good news continues for the Mindarie-Halidon Racing Club, after its inclusion in a new SA country racing series offering additional prizemoney. Fresh from a hugely successful 2024 meeting last month, the club has been announced as part of a new...

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Flying the speedway flag in the field

WHILE much of the focus on the South Australian speedway landscape is the Adelaide 500’s NAPA Speedway-presented Sprintcars In The City, it is important that we don’t lose sight of our country venues, those who are often underfunded...

Region’s artistic talent on display

RIVERLAND West artistic experts Carole Walker, from the Waikerie and Districts Garden Club, and Kathy Elliot, will be developing a display for the Waikerie and Districts Community Flower Show. Mrs Walker said those attending the flower show will be...

Christine Webster

Blooms of Riverland West on show

GARDENING enthusiasts preparing to enter the Waikerie and Districts Community Flower Show are hoping for ideal weather conditions this week. The event, being held in the Waikerie Memorial Institute, is in its 42nd year and is part of the annual...

Christine Webster

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

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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Text Line 16/10/24

I’m amazed at the amount of disused poly pipe and treated pine posts that are scattered all over the Riverland. Speaking to land owners, they all want to get rid of it, but the only way is to pay for it to be dumped, and it’s expensive. Surely...

A wake-up call from Queensland?

THE Australian Medical Association in South Australia (AMA SA) is calling on the Malinauskas Government to replicate the progressive decision made by its Labor colleagues in Queensland and scrap the payroll tax before it inflicts any more financial...

Parent support for child mental health

THIS World Mental Health Day (10 October), advocates from the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program are emphasising the need for parents and carers to support their children’s wellbeing, along with their own, to help combat Australia’s growing...

Drought response needed – now

IN the face of hardships across the entire South Australia agriculture sector at present, the farmers are inviting the Premier to a barbie. That is a reflection of the positive, resilient and friendly nature of our farmers, but it also reveals that...