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Councils are hurting the regions

THERE was once a time when rural councils, now local government, represented and supported their communities. They were operated and managed by locals for the betterment of the community. They were generally respected by the community with some kind...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

The volunteer dilemma

AN unforced tendency for most locals to support each other is often one of the more fortunate aspects of life in the Riverland. Each year, January provides us the opportunity to put a spotlight on the selflessly inspirational figures in the...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

‘Fear mongering’ claim disappoints

I AM very disappointed with the recent article in The Murray Pioneer regarding claims of “fear mongering” by the Renmark Paringa Council (‘Have no fear’, 24/12/24). Firstly, who released the story? Obviously, someone who does not understand...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

Fear mongering accusations

REGARDING the front page of The Murray Pioneer on 24 December 2024 (‘Have no fear’), yes, I agree council has as much right to an opinion as do the public, but I feel we are being realists. The letter to editor that I submitted on 11 December...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

Queries about council development

THE article titled ‘Have no fear’ (Pioneer, 24/12/24), in my view, puts down those in this community who see the proposed housing development on the floodplain as a disaster. The suggestion that the Renmark Paringa Council made the decision to...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

Jane Eliza plan transparency?

THE Jane Eliza Estate development in Renmark should not go ahead. Concerns from locals are not “scare mongering”. The feelings of those expressing these concerns are based on past history, and if you think for one minute we won’t have another...

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5 hours ago