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Text line 20/11/24

Glad to see the State Government are willing to admit to their past errors and remove the leftover concrete from Chambers Creek (‘Concrete chamber’, Pioneer, 13/11/24). If some local voices had been listened to, this could have been avoided. TIM...

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Privilege to support those who serve

WE have heard time and time again people tell their children, “never walk past The Salvos without giving a donation, because they helped us (or your grandparents) during the war”. It is a sentiment that has been around for generations and still...

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Farmers doing it tough in 2024

THERE’S no doubt that 2024 has been a rough year for primary producers. Tomato virus, grape and grain frost, no feed, no seed, livestock are being sold off due to a state-wide drought, all while we pay the highest power prices in the nation...

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Critical warning on mental health issue

I WRITE on behalf of the not-for-profit Mental Illness Fellowship Australia to highlight to readers that if you or someone you know is facing a mental health issue, reach out. Help is out there. It is absolutely critical that there is much more...

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Concerning ED waits for mental health

SOUTH Australian patients suffering from severe mental health problems are spending longer in overcrowded emergency departments than anywhere else in mainland Australia. The Australian Medical Association’s Public hospital report card: mental...

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Misconceptions hindering progress

NEW research from Planet Ark has uncovered a wide-spread misunderstanding among Australians about what happens to their recycling, with about one in three, or 31 per cent, mistakenly believing that most items in their recycling bins end up in...

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Still focused on accessibility

I AM attempting to finish off the accessibility matters for persons with a disability around the whole of the Riverland. As mentioned previously, I am bringing an expert up from Adelaide to help with this matter. It was to have been finished long...

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A personal thank you

I WISH to thank two good people who, back on Wednesday 4 September, collectively presented my mislaid wallet, containing all my cards and a substantial amount of cash, to the Berri Police Station. Although I would thanks the appropriate police...

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A champion for the community

OUR Riverland Communities are very fortunate to have Tyson Lindsay as an advocate for common sense and accountability. His comments on the situation in Gerard (‘Gerard wants accountability’, Pioneer, 13/11/24) vindicate his opposition to the...

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Text Line 13/11/24

Very sad to see Riverland Hokkien Chinese Restaurant in Berri continue to be closed since September. Hopefully reopens soon so people can enjoy some of the best food in the Riverland. DL Berri Jill and Lorna are like the beautiful roses they grow...

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Stride for a good cause in November

AS the weather warms up, Aussies are being urged to put their walking shoes on and make moves that matter to support Stroke Foundation’s Stride4Stroke. The physical activity fundraiser encourages people to get moving to reduce their own stroke...

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New vape regulations ineffective?

A RECENT survey of pharmacies across South Australia highlights the failure of the new regulations intended to make low-nicotine vapes (20mg/mL nicotine) available without a prescription as Schedule 3 medicines. Despite promises from Health Minister...

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The standards of modern housing

Grey, or misery grey? Which colour do you prefer for your forever home? The greatest issue in Australia is housing. It used to be a dream to own a home, now the dream is to win the lottery, because housing is less likely. Local councils are the key...

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Report a mobile blackspot

AS the 3G mobile telephone network is shut down I’m concerned that mobile blackspots across Barker will increase in size and scope. Being unable to make an emergency call is a dangerous plight for anyone, but particularly for people living in...

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Towards housing the homeless

SO there are 1927 SA Housing Trust (SAHT) vacant houses in great need of repair. As a landlord for over 25 years we know how reluctant tradesmen are to repair broken houses. Even for a house vacated by tenants in a ‘reasonable condition’, it has...

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