Agriculture PALM a breeding ground for ‘slavery’? CLAIMS an employment initiative utilised to bring Pacific Island workers to the Riverland is exploitative are failing to recognise both sides of the situation, according to a senior local cultural leader. A recent report by the Immigration Advice... Madison Eastmond 27 Nov 2024
Sport 5RM, Berri Hotel, Natural Fractions Sportsperson of the Year Awards YET another name has been etched into Riverland sporting folklore, with a local hockey player triumphing on Friday night at the 5RM, Natural Fractions, Berri Hotel Sportsperson of the Year Awards, following five decades of commitment. Having... Lachlan Dand 27 Nov 2024
Community Craig has returned to serve Barmera CRAIG Hill has returned to his Riverland hometown after almost two decades of emergency service in Queensland, with the newly appointed acting clinical team leader of the Barmera ambulance unit excited to now be giving back to his community. Born... Madison Eastmond 27 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