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Riverland’s constant summer heat produces early mango crop

ONGOING heat has resulted in an early mango harvest for Riverland West mango producers G.M. Arnold & Son. David Arnold, director of the long-established family fruit business that has been operating since 1915, said due to the long spell of hot...

Christine Webster

04 Apr 2025

Community News

2025 Riverland citrus looking superb

RIVERLAND citrus growers are anticipating high-quality fruit this season. Citrus SA chairperson, and Sunlands irrigator, Mark Doecke said growers are expected to begin harvesting their early navel oranges in about a week. “We are still harvesting...

Christine Webster

03 Apr 2025

Community

PS Canally closer to cruising

TESTING will occur next month to determine how many passengers the PS Canally will be able to carry on cruises once it receives approval from the surveyor. The historic boat recently spent about a week at Berri, where it was examined as part of the...

Christine Webster

31 Mar 2025

Community

Ageing well development strategy progress

A DRAFT Ageing Well Strategy for residents in the Loxton Waikerie council district is expected to be released to the public early next financial year. Community members were invited to listen to the feedback received by SA business Healthy Environs...

Christine Webster

31 Mar 2025

Community News

Free RV site causing financial losses

A RIVERLAND West holiday park operator is concerned that a free recreational vehicle (RV) camping site provided by Loxton Waikerie council, adjacent to Waikerie’s Silo Art, could be causing the district an annual loss of up to $2m. The temporary...

Christine Webster

26 Mar 2025

Community

Flood-hit local shack owners still rebuilding

SHACKOWNERS imp-acted by the River Murray flood at Blanchetown more than two years ago are gradually rebuilding, but some have been unable to renew their insurance policies. Blanchetown Shack Owners’ Association president Wayne Tredrea said after...

Christine Webster

23 Mar 2025