Community News

Christmas arrives in Barmera

CROWDS of Riverlanders lined the main street of Barmera for the annual Christmas pageant last week, with the community gathering providing another successful showing of local festive cheer and spirit. Decorated and maned by local businesses...

Education

Dedication pays off for Latia

WAIKERIE High School’s top-performing SACE student Latia Loffler’s decision to pause her sporting commitments this year to focus on her studies has paid off. The accomplished hockey player and athlete’s dedication earnt her an ATAR of 99.65...

Christine Webster

Education

Waikerie celebrates 2024 class

WAIKERIE High School is celebrating the strong performance of its year 12s in their SACE this year. Assistant principal for the senior school Phil Valentine said eight of the 36 year 12s that completed their SACE this year received ATAR scores in...

Christine Webster

Peter’s bloody good half century

A RIVERLAND mayor has been recognised for his ongoing efforts to help save lives through the donating of blood. Renmark Paringa Mayor Peter Hunter last week completed his 50th blood donation for the Australian Red Cross. Mr Hunter said knowing his...

20 Dec 2024

Politics

On the beat, not behind a desk

Minister, Police Commissioner defend Berri 24/7 cut... A REDUCTION in opening hours at the Berri police station will free up more officers to tackle Riverland crime, the State Government and the SAPOL Commissioner have declared. Responding to...

Sebastian Calderon

20 Dec 2024

Pat’s trailblazing career continues

THE trailblazing sporting career of Riverland product – and long-serving Murray Pioneer contributor – Pat Mickan has its newest chapter. The two-time Olympic basketballer and official ‘Riverland Legend of Sport’ was recently named Sport...

Paul Mitchell

20 Dec 2024

Festive spirit high at combined Renmark Probus Christmas lunch

THE recent combined Christmas Lunch of the Renmark Probus Clubs, hosted by the Renmark Ladies, saw a great gathering of about 70 members and partners at Hotel Renmark. Entertainment was provided by the Probus Ladies, with Narelle McLaren putting...

Staff Contributors

17 Oct 2024

Ann in spotlight for museum dedication

A RENMARK woman has been recognised for her dedication to ensuring the history of a local hotel remains alive. Hotel Renmark representatives last week presented Ann Ryan with a commemorative plaque for her work curating and developing the hotel’s...

20 Oct 2024

St Catherine’s welcomes Femi

FEMI Johny is the most recent team member to join the Berri team at Calvary St Catherine’s aged care home, with the registered nurse part of an international recruitment campaign to address clinical staff shortages in Australia. Arriving in the...

Christmas at Calvary St Catherine’s

CHRISTMAS has arrived for Berri residents of Calvary St Catherine’s, with the local aged care home hosting a number of festive celebrations and competitions for the month of December. Last week, St Catherine’s residents got into the Christmas...

Tourism

Funding taking Canoe the Riverland to next level

A NEW grant is set to enable a Riverland tourism business showcase the region’s environmental sites to increased numbers of visitors. The State Government earlier this month announced Murtho-based Canoe the Riverland had received a $50,000 grant...

Results are in: Riverland students score high in SACE

A RENMARK high school student has been named the Riverland’s top year 12 for 2024 after receiving the highest ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) score in the region this week. Penny Belehris, who attended Renmark High School, received an...

Agriculture

Karlene’s hindsight and insight valuable at RIT AGM

ADVOCACY for South Australian irrigators in an upcoming Murray-Darling Basin Plan review will be crucial, according to a Riverland politician and regarded figure on water management issues. Former Chaffey MP Karlene Maywald was a guest speaker at...

15 Dec 2024