Council

Renmark Paringa’s best on show

THE dedication of notable locals towards improving their town was showcased at Renmark Paringa Council’s Australia Day ceremony. Renmark Paringa Mayor Peter Hunter said the need for more volunteers through the community was a highlighted theme of...

Hugh Schuitemaker

01 Feb 2025

Council

Wilson Street building update

INVESTIGATIONS to determine the structural integrity of Berri Barmera Council’s former principal office are continuing, with further assessments under way. An external engineering report into the former principal office, 19 Wilson Street, Berri...

Staff Contributors

31 Jan 2025

Council

Berri Barmera awards its best

RECOGNISING the contributions of key Berri Barmera local residents, Riverlanders across the district gathered last weekend to celebrate Australia Day and those who have gone above and beyond for their community. Berri Barmera Council’s Australi...

Madison Eastmond

31 Jan 2025

Council

Ian and Bryce the top in Loxton

EFFORTS of well-known Loxton locals that have benefitted the town and its residents were showcased on Australia Day. Locals gathered at the Loxton Rotunda last weekend to celebrate Loxton’s annual Australia Day ceremony. Loxton Waikerie Mayor...

Hugh Schuitemaker

31 Jan 2025

Council

Loxton Waikerie’s engagement plan

A RIVERLAND council is asking its residents for feedback: on how council communicates, and what projects local want. The Loxton Waikerie council’s “community engagement activities” will inform the council’s 2025-26 annual business plan...

Staff Contributors

30 Jan 2025

Council

Applications now open for DCLW community funding

LOCAL clubs and community groups can currently apply for funding from Loxton Waikerie Council to support their operations or hold events. The District Council of Loxton Waikerie (DCLW) on Monday opened applications for its Community Support Funding...

Staff Contributors

28 Jan 2025

Health

Minister’s Disability, Youth and LGBTIQA+ advisory council roles open

RIVERLANDERS with disability, young people and members of the LGBTIQA+ community will have the opportunity to bring their views, experiences and expertise directly to the State Government with applications now open for the Minister’s Disability...

Staff Contributors

03 Jan 2025

Council

Myers set for re-election

KEVIN Myers, of Cadell, has been provisionally declared elected in the Eyre Ward Supplementary Election for Mid Murray Council after the distribution of preferences. The scrutiny and count was conducted on Tuesday 17 December, at the Electoral...

Staff Contributors

26 Dec 2024

Council

Free RV site concern

A RIVERLAND West holiday park operator is concerned about the impact Loxton Waikerie council’s decision to make a temporary recreational vehicle (RV) site permanent will have on its business. Owner of the Waikerie Holiday Park, the Edwards Group...

Christine Webster

26 Dec 2024

Council

Loxton and Waikerie wastewater plants receive federal funding

MAJOR funding will secure the implementation of much-needed wastewater upgrades, aimed towards improving the Riverland’s environmental sustainability and wellbeing of the community. The District Council of Loxton Waikerie announced last week that...

Staff Contributors

14 Dec 2024

Council

Riverlanders asked to plan for the future

PUBLIC consultation for the Berri Barmera Council’s draft Long Term Strategic Directions is now open, with community input to influence development of the Strategic plan for 2024-34. Mayor Ella Winnall encouraged people to view the draft...

Staff Contributors

04 Sep 2024

Council

The Great Regional Injustice: Where’s our Dennis Denuto?

SIMONE BAILEY Mayor Mid Murray Council LIVING in a regional community is something we’re all proud of. We have wide-open spaces, a strong sense of community, and a connection to the land that some folk probably wouldn’t understand. But when it...

Staff Contributors

23 Aug 2024

Council

Love where you live, help make it even better

RENMARK Paringa Council is seeking community input to develop its Community Plan 2024-2034 through a quick survey. The ‘Love where you live, help make it even better’ survey will ask the community what they love about the Renmark Paringa are...

Staff Contributors

14 Aug 2024

Council

Council’s ‘financial sustainability’ mission… Balancing BBC’s books

BERRI Barmera Council’s mission to rein in its spending and ensure its “financial sustainability” has gained further momentum. Just weeks after the council announced it had cut a list of programs from its initial 2024/25 budget, in order to...

Madison Eastmond

14 Aug 2024

Council

Mid Murray councillor Forrester resigns

A COUNCILLOR who represented the Eyre Ward for Mid Murray Council has resigned. Mid Murray Council last week issued a media statement regarding councillor John Forrester’s resignation. Councillor Forrester was elected to council in November 2018...

Staff Contributors

13 Aug 2024