Murray Pioneer

The ‘meaningful’ evening with RPC

RENMARK Paringa provided its ratepayers an opportunity to give feedback on the council’s economic position and planned projects – including the Jane Eliza development – last week. Renmark Paringa Council last Thursday held a community...

Sport

Riverland netball steps up in support of breast cancer

THE Loxton Netball Club is once again dressing in pink to support Breast Cancer Network Australia, as part of the Riverland Netball Association’s (RNA) annual Pink Round, this Friday and Saturday. After raising more than $2000 last year, the club...

Sebastian Calderon

High enthusiasm shown at Renmark public meeting

MEMBERS of the Renmark Paringa community voiced concerns over the local council’s proposed rate increase at a public meeting last weekend. An estimated 130 of the district’s residents attended Sunday’s meeting, held at Hotel Renmark, to...

Christine’s a country star

Sebastian Calderon

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

25 July - 27 July

8:00am - Loxton 4x4 Adventure Park, 839 Caddy Road, Loveday SA 5345

Loveday 4x4 Off-Road Race

Get amongst the action at Loveday 4x4 Adventure Park when they hold Round 3 of the Motorsport Australia Off-Road Championship - Loveday 400. Watch 80 plus of Australia’s top race buggys and trucks complete the 400k course. Tickets are just $30. The...

Friday, 25th July 2025

8:00am - 9:00pm

Loxton 4x4 Adventure Park, 839 Caddy Road, Loveday SA 5345

The ‘meaningful’ evening with RPC

High enthusiasm shown at Renmark public meeting

Council ticks off major flood recovery project

THE reconstruction of Riverview Drive is now complete, marking another “significant milestone” in Berri Barmera Council’s flood recovery works. Riverview Drive, in Berri, suffered significant damage as a direct response to building an earth...

22 Jul 2025

LWDC to offer support for drought-affected properties

A RIVERLAND council will offer support to those affected by recent weather conditions, recognising the severe impact these have had on many local primary producers. Loxton Waikerie Council has declared recent adverse weather conditions, which...

22 Jul 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

25 July - 27 July

8:00am - Loxton 4x4 Adventure Park, 839 Caddy Road, Loveday SA 5345

Loveday 4x4 Off-Road Race

Friday, 25th July 2025

8:00am - 9:00pm

Loxton 4x4 Adventure Park, 839 Caddy Road, Loveday SA 5345

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Sport

Berri gets prepared to host Silver Salver

GOLFERS from all over Australia are set to take to the Berri Golf Club course as part of the upcoming Country Championships. Running from Monday to Thursday, Berri was selected to host the Golf Australia South Australian 79th Women’s Country Week...

21 Jul 2025

Sport

Riverland darts

THE latest round of Riverland darts saw Waikerie Vipers and Lake Leviathans have the closest match of the night, with Vipers coming out on top and claiming a 9-6 victory. Chris White had a top night for Vipers with an average of 20.61, and low games...

20 Jul 2025

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Community News

Taking the long ‘Hoad’ to 500

THIS weekend marks a remarkable milestone for the Waikerie Football Club, as one of its most dedicated servants prepares to pull on the black and white jumper for the 500th time. Brooke Hoad is currently playing in the B grade, and will do so this...

7 hours ago

Community News

Panthers roar to life after shock upset

VERY single Riverland Football League season has an upset of grand proportions, and 2025’s instalment occurred on Saturday afternoon, at Panther Park. Welcoming the high-flying Renmark Rovers to town, Loxton North was desperate for a victory to...

Lachlan Dand

7 hours ago

Community News

Footy crowds encouraged to wear purple

PURPLE haze is set to take the Riverland Football League by storm this weekend, as the league makes a stand against domestic and family violence. In conjunction with the RFL, the Riverland Rotary Clubs are hoping to unite for change this weekend...

Lachlan Dand

7 hours ago

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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Text Line 23/7/25

Disappointed. Attended the RPC ratepayers meeting last Thursday evening. In my view it was a Clayton’s meeting, a meeting you have when you’re not having a meeting. ROGER Renmark Madison Eastmond’s article on Kardinia Caputo’s journey is...

Disabled lives are at stake

FROM July 1, new NDIS pricing changes have come into effect, and unless action is taken, people with disabilities will lose the support they rely on to live safely, with dignity, and with choice. The It’s Now or Never campaign is calling this what...

Deepfake videos a public health risk

ARTIFICIAL intelligence technology is being exploited to mislead the public into purchasing unproven and potentially harmful treatments for serious illnesses, including diabetes. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is calling on the federal...

Diabetes prevention demands tax

AUSTRALIA must introduce a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to curb the nation’s escalating obesity crisis, as the recent National Diabetes Week put a spotlight on prevention. The evidence is clear — sugary drinks are fuelling rates of obesity...