User Profile

Tim fends off preselection challenge

AN “unwavering commitment” toward the region from Tim Whetstone has been commended by the SA Liberal Party leader, after the Chaffey MP secured his candidacy for the next state election. Mr Whetstone was victorious in last weekend’s SA Liberal...

Hugh Schuitemaker

20 hours ago

Letters to the Editor

Text Line 04/12/24

A couple of local lads, Hugh and Anthony, are nationally recognised chefs. Riverland legends. REEKSY Berri Who is supposed to clean up road kills on the side of our local roads? Some proactive action should be given by authorities to timely address...

Hugh Schuitemaker

20 hours ago

Agriculture

Stone fruit crops ‘wiped out’ by rain

RIVERLAND stone fruit growers have seen “large amounts” of certain crops wiped out at a critical time, following last week’s heavy rainfall. The Riverland received prolonged rainfall from Saturday 23 November to Monday 25 November, with 50mm...

Hugh Schuitemaker

23 hours ago

News

Council considers expert advice for development

RENMARK Paringa Council will consider “expert hydrologic advice” for the Jane Eliza Development project. Renmark Paringa Council Mayor Peter Hunter said considerable work had been done to progress towards the project coming to fruition. “We...

Hugh Schuitemaker

23 hours ago

Community

Elaine’s legacy remembered at high school

THE legacy of a Renmark military icon will continue to inspire students at local high school, after its library was named in her honour. Renmark High School students and community representatives earlier this month gathered to officially mark the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

28 Nov 2024

Agriculture

Downy mildew warning follows rain

A SENIOR member of the Riverland’s largest grape grower co-operative has warned incursions of downy mildew are likely after three days of rain in the region. Prolonged rainfalls across the region during the weekend and Monday, combined with warm...

Hugh Schuitemaker

27 Nov 2024