Murray Pioneer

Cashing-in on caravan park

A SENIOR Riverland politician, and Renmark Paringa Council’s CEO, are optimistic one of the country’s “most recognisable” regional tourism destinations will continue to be an economic drawcard under new ownership. It was announced this week...

The wine warning

RIVERLAND wine grape growers have been advised by their peak representative body, and senior local politicians, that realistic expectations and business decisions are required before the next vintage. Riverland Wine today released a statement asking...

Seven still trying for TV deal

THE Seven Network insists it is still trying to strike a deal with WIN to reinstate its channels to Riverland free-to-air TV screens Seven West Media yesterday provided an update regarding its negotiations with the WIN Network, after Channel 7...

Cashing-in on caravan park

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

Murtho Mow Down - Woolshed Brewery

The South Australian Lawn Mower Racing Association is roaring into the Riverland on Saturday July 5 at the Woolshed Brewery. The Murtho Mowdown is lawn mower racing like you’ve never seen before. Expect speed, mud and serious revs. Live music by...

10:00am - Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, 65 Wilkinson Road, Murtho, SA, 5340

10:00am - 5:00pm

Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, 65 Wilkinson Road, Murtho, SA, 5340

05 July - 27 December

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...

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

11:00am - 12:00pm

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

The wine warning

Seven still trying for TV deal

Support needed for RYT

A RIVERLAND community theatre group is seeking support to keep a much-loved flagship program afloat. Riverland Youth Theatre (RYT) is asking for community support to keep their ensemble workshops available for local teens as they seek long-term...

29 Jun 2025

Riverlanders warned to not eat wild mushrooms

POTENTIALLY deadly wild mushrooms are starting to pop up in parts of the state, prompting a warning to Riverlanders about the risks of picking and eating unknown fungi. Poisonous wild mushrooms can usually be found across much of the state from late...

29 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

05 July

Murtho Mow Down - Woolshed Brewery

10:00am - Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, 65 Wilkinson Road, Murtho, SA, 5340

10:00am - 5:00pm

Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery, 65 Wilkinson Road, Murtho, SA, 5340

05 July - 27 December

23rd Street Distillery Tour

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

11:00am - 12:00pm

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

Sport

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Sport

Olympic, Pelicans play out entertaining draw

IT is quickly unfolding as one of the strongest rivalries in Riverland soccer, and another exciting instalment played out between Barmera and Renmark in the women’s competition last weekend. With competition held at Loxton over the weekend, it...

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Sport

Brown’s Well hand out a 173-point thrashing

COMING off of a shock loss the previous week, Brown’s Well recorded the biggest win of the 2025 MVFNL season so far, thumping Ramco to the tune of 173 points. Brown’s Well returned home for a competitive game for the first time since May 17...

Community

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Agriculture

Fair Work breaches identified in Riverland farm labour sector

A RECENT report found that 92 per cent of audited labour hire firms, including those operating in the Riverland, were non-compliant with legal obligations, including payslips and superannuation contributions. Part of a nation-wide audit spanning...

Art

Daniel creates healing with art

A RIVERLAND artist has been awarded more than $15,000 to create a safe and welcoming environment for First Nations people attending the new Mannum Medical Centre. Renmark artist Daniel Giles was one of 10 artists chosen last month in the first round...

Madison Eastmond

Community News

Fair Work breaches identified in Riverland farm labour sector

A RECENT repor found that 92 per cent of audited labour hire firms, including those operating in the Riverland, were non-compliant with legal obligations, including payslips and superannuation contributions. Part of a nation-wide audit spanning from...

Sebastian Calderon

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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Increasing the electric choice

THE New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is already successfully providing Australian drivers with a rapidly growing range of modern vehicles that reduce emissions, lower fuel costs and deliver community-wide benefits, according to the Electric...

Battery incentive a win for consumers

THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) has welcomed the commencement of the new solar battery incentive program under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). The inclusion of solar batteries in the SRES is a good step that will support more...

A great debate for rural doctors

IS artificial intelligence (AI) the future of rural medicine, or will it lead to its ultimate destruction? That was the big question posed on night one of the recent Rural Doctors Association of Queensland’s (RDAQ) annual conference. The event...

Allowance cuts a rural blow

THE proposed changes to travel allowances for allied health providers under the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits 2025–26 raise serious concerns for rural, regional and remote communities, severely impacting the delivery of essential...