Murray Pioneer

Renmark Paringa snags $4.1m more from government constraints program... BIG WIN$

THE “financial burden” on Renmark Paringa ratepayers from major local in-frastructure projects will be reduced after new funding was obtained from the State Government. Renmark Paringa councillors at last month’s general meeting passed...

Sport

Barmera-Monash reel back Fisher Cup

THE highly sought after Fisher Cup is back at the Lakeside, following Barmera-Monash’s 37-point win on Saturday afternoon at Berri Oval. The Roos lost the Cup in a seven-point shock in season 2024, and coming off a two-match losing streak, were...

Backing for Berri estates

THE Riverland’s largest winery will be a centrepiece for long-term industry growth under new plans from its global corporate owners. Vinarchy yesterday announced the Berri Estates winery would become the company’s primary commercial winemaking...

Jenny proud of 2025 Barker election success

A RIVERLANDER says support from the regions volunteers and voters was key to her achievements at the May 3 Federal Election. Renmark woman Jenny Troeth was the third most successful South Australian One Nation candidate at the recent Federal...

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

14 June

9:00am - Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

Morgan Living River Festival

The town of Morgan is holding the Morgan Living River Festival, an event that recognises the historical past of the town’s connection to the Murray River. Small wooden (putt putt) boats and paddle steamers from a past era can be seen coming together...

Saturday, 14th June 2025

9:00am - 5:00pm

Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

21 June

7:45am - Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Wharf To Woolshed Long Row

Join the Renmark Rowing Club in their annual Wharf to Woolshed 36km long row. Starting at the Renmark Wharf and taking the leisurely row upstream passed the popular sandstone Heading’s Cliffs, the long row is open to all ages and abilities. Fully...

Saturday, 21st June 2025

7:45am - 4:00pm

Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Tony demoted, Anne promoted

Barker MP Tony Pasin has effectively been demoted within the Federal Opposition, despite being comfortably re-elected on May 3 amid a disastrous Coalition showing nationally. Mr Pasin won a fifth term for the Liberals, but under new Coalition Leader...

Renmark Paringa snags $4.1m more from government constraints program... BIG WIN$

Backing for Berri estates

Riverlanders asked to report dying trees

FLINDERS University is encouraging Riverlanders to assist with providing data on local tree dieback to assess the recent environmental strain on native vegetation and streetscapes. With South Australia experiencing record-breaking high temperatures...

02 Jun 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

14 June

9:00am - Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

Morgan Living River Festival

Saturday, 14th June 2025

9:00am - 5:00pm

Railway Terrace, Morgan, SA, 5320

21 June

7:45am - Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

Wharf To Woolshed Long Row

Saturday, 21st June 2025

7:45am - 4:00pm

Renmark Rowing Club, 1 Rowing Club Lane, Renmark SA 5341

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Sport

Waikerie shine under the Loxton lights

FOLLOWING a poor run of recent results, Waikerie snapped a three-game losing streak on Saturday evening in the RFL’s A grade competition. The Magpies defeated the Tigers in round one following a strong first half performance, but with several...

Sport

Barmera-Monash reel back Fisher Cup

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Education

Riverland Reflections: students journey through Spanish culture

A COHORT of Riverland students have returned from a study tour of Spain last month, with the three-weeks abroad considered by all as a “trip of a lifetime”. Organised through the Department of Education’s School of Languages, 11 Spanish...

Madison Eastmond

Health

Experts urge vigilance with RSV this winter

AUSTRALIAN experts are urging greater RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) vigilance and awareness among older Riverlanders ahead of the winter season. While RSV is recognised for its seriousness in young babies, the virus can also cause significant...

Community

Murray Princess unable to reach Morgan

LOW water levels in the Murray River have meant that the PS Murray Princess has been unable to reach Morgan so far this month. Sealink Marine & Tourism, which operates the boat said its cruise from May 9 to May 16, was modified due to the low...

Christine Webster

Feature Publications

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Other Publications

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

Other Publications

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

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

Letters to the Editor

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Ignoring the advice?

FOR many years now a great many scientists have been warning governments around the globe that burning fossil fuels, coal, gas and oil, to produce energy must be severely curtailed to avoid a climate calamity in the not-far-off future. Murray Watt...

Visit welcome, but support needed

GRAIN Producers SA (GPSA) welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to a grain and livestock producer on the Adelaide Plains on Monday as a sign the Federal Government acknowledges and understands the severe impact of South Australia’s...

Winning the energy race

LIKE others, we’ve solved our household-level energy crisis with solar panels on the roof and a home battery, plus heat pump. Achieving energy resilience at local, state and national levels, though more complicated, relies on a similar path of...

Nominate a mental health leader

THIS year marks the 10th anniversary of the Australian Mental Health Prize — a decade of recognising important Australians changing lives through their work in mental health. From researchers and clinicians to lived experience leaders and local...