Community News

Pasin hears Riverland concerns

RIVERLANDERS met with the region’s Federal MP last weekend to discuss difficulties surrounding the cost of living, and the ongoing sustainability of local primary production. Barker MP Tony Pasin last Saturday held a listening post session at...

Lachlan Dand

Still waiting for safety?

The below is a copy of a speech given by BARKER MP TONY PASIN in Parliament regarding the need to deliver the Truro Bypass project... IN 2021, the former coalition government committed to funding the first step of the Greater Adelaide Freight...

Warning to avoid increasing romance scams

RIVERLANDERS seeking romance online and through social media have been warned to look out for scammers seeking financial gain. Romance scams are very common these days, with scammers trying to influence their targets with love and affection and...

Commemorations for National Apology Day

THE Riverland community gathered to commemorate National Apology Day last week, with the ceremony marking the 17th anniversary of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s apology to Australian Indigenous communities and the Stolen Generations. Held at...

22 Feb 2025

Riverland Swimming penultimate points swim

RIVERLAND swimming held its penultimate points swim of the 2024/25 season on Friday night in Berri, holding up to 36 events. Loxton finished the night in first place, continuing its strong season, Berri finished 27 points behind, settling in second...

Finals at the ready for Riverland Baseball League

THE minor rounds of the 2024/25 Riverland baseball season are officially in the books, and the final round of action saw Berri Red firm as the premiership favourites. Berri Red earned a week off this week, winning straight through to the grand...

The Fringe is back on the river

THE 2025 River Fringe will return to the Loxton Waikerie district this week, with a number of regional and local artists being showcased for the Riverland community to enjoy. Running parallel to the Adelaide Fringe, the festival is set to celebrate...

River recovery efforts continue

THE Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board (MRLB) has been granted almost $1m to support efforts to stop the local flow and growth of pests and weeds post-2022-23 flood. The MRLB River to Recovery Program has been granted $998,733, from a $4.76m...

Pasin not convinced by banking agreement

FURTHER support measures are needed to ensure further closures to Riverland bank branches are avoided, according to the region’s Federal MP. The Federal Government last week announced an agreement with banks to “ensure banking services remain...

Hugh Schuitemaker

Disappointment at mattress madness

THE manager of a Riverland op shop has urged locals to properly dispose of unwanted items, after 10 old mattresses were dumped on their property. Loxcare Inc, which specialises in giving a second-life to used items, received an unpleasant surprise...

Sebastian Calderon

20 Feb 2025

MRQ accommodation back open this weekend

AFTER her arrival at Loxton, one of the Riverland’s most iconic river boats is set to open its doors for locals and tourists seeking new accommodation options. Murray River Queen (MRQ) owner – and Loxton local – Donna Neale said the opening of...

Sebastian Calderon

19 Feb 2025

Mardi Gras parade beginning early

LOCALS and those visiting the Riverland for this weekend’s Loxton Mardi Gras have been advised the annual parade will begin early. The Loxton Mardi Gras event co-ordinator Chris Sheahan has announced that this year’s Mardi Gras parade start time...

19 Feb 2025

Riverland vocational talent awarded

A RIVERLAND electrician and veterinary nurse have been awarded the top honours at the Rotary Club of Berri’s 2024 Riverland and Mallee Vocational Awards. Presented with the honours last Friday night at the Berri Hotel, industrial electrician...

19 Feb 2025

Waikerie Ladies Probus returns for 2025

TUESDAY 28 January saw Waikerie and District Probus ladies resume activities after the Christmas break. Special guests were Colleen Andrew and pastor Julian Bayha. Colleen was approached by a local policeman in 1980 to be a Justice of the Peace...