News

Negotiations see winery strikes cancelled

NEGOTIATIONS overnight between Accolade Wines and the United Workers Union (UWU) have seen planned stop-work actions at the Berri Estates winery cancelled. It was reported in today’s edition of The Murray Pioneer that winery employees part of the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

30 Oct 2024

Health

Flinders technology gives Arthur the best start

‘STATE-of-the-art’ medical technology at the Flinders Medical Centre has been key to saving the life of a Riverland newborn. Arriving in a hurry, and born in the breech position, little baby Arthur had a rough and scary start to life. Stuck...

Staff Contributors

01 Oct 2024

Agriculture

‘Decision time’ follows frost

A GLOSSOP grape grower says it is time for “big decisions” to be made after the large majority of her vines were lost to frost damage. Susan Yabsley was among those who experienced extensive damage to her vineyard following last week’s frost...

Hugh Schuitemaker

25 Sep 2024

Agriculture

Calls for frost support

THE Riverland’s state MP is among political figures calling for the State Government to support local wine grape growers who have experienced severe crop damage from frost. Numerous Riverland vineyards sustained extensive damage due to frost...

Hugh Schuitemaker

25 Sep 2024

Agriculture

Glossop vines gone for 919 Wines

ONE of the region’s most popular wineries saw almost the entirety of its Glossop vineyard wiped out by last week’s frost. Numerous vineyards across the region last week experienced extensive frost damage, after -2.2C temperatures were recorded...

Hugh Schuitemaker

25 Sep 2024

Community

Council to develop new cat by-law, but avoiding compulsory registration… The fine (fe)line

A RIVERLAND council has no current plans to introduce a cat registration scheme for its residents, however a local man says further monitoring is needed to lower feral populations. Renmark resident Harry Mangan, who lives on Townsend Street, in...

Hugh Schuitemaker

18 Sep 2024

Community

Success for 2024 Riverland Field Days

INCREASED attendance and exhibitor numbers, along with ideal weather, all combined for a successful 2024 Riverland Field Days last weekend. With more than 12,000 people attending across the two days and 256 exhibitors filling the event’s grounds...

Staff Contributors

18 Sep 2024

News

Former Glossop High School campus put onto the market… Golden opportunity?

THE old Glossop High School site – officially now up for sale – should be repurposed as a centre for Riverland youth, rather than sold off to private interests, a long-time local says. Dormant since 2022, the vast 17-hectare site is now on the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

11 Sep 2024

Agriculture

Renmark man pulling vines as uncertainty continues for growers feeling… ‘CRUCIFIED’

A RIVERLAND grape grower has begun pulling his vines – describing it as a “nightmare” – amid uncertainty surrounding prices and a lack of supportive industry action. Renmark West-based grower Ray Hartigan, 80, said he could no longer justify...

Hugh Schuitemaker

28 Aug 2024

Agriculture

Vine resting no long-term solution?

FURTHER trials of a chemical that rests grape vine production has been labelled as a ‘band-aid’ fix for wine industry challenges, according to senior Riverland politicians. The State Government last week announced a new round of its vineyard...

Hugh Schuitemaker

04 Sep 2024

News

Queen nearing move from Renmark?

THE operator of the Murray River Queen could next month potentially move the vessel from its current location in Renmark. An information only report providing an update on the Murray River Queen was including in Renmark Paringa Council’s June...

Staff Contributors

04 Jul 2024

News

Morgan wharf repairs stalled

REPAIRS to the Morgan Wharf have been postponed after Mid Murray Council was unsuccessful in its application for funding from the Federal Government’s Growing Regions Program. Mid Murray Council CEO Ben Scales said external funding was required to...

Christine Webster

03 Jul 2024

News

‘Birthing back at Whyalla, so why not at Waikerie?’

AMID delivering good news for expectant mums in Whyalla, the State Government has “dropped the ball” for the Waikerie community, a local MP claims. From this week, families in Whyalla will be able to give birth in their hometown, after the State...

Staff Contributors

03 Jul 2024

Agriculture

Local politician calls for more protection against potential bird flu outbreaks

A SENIOR local politician is calling for stronger preventative measures to protect South Australia’s poultry industry from bird flu. Riverland-based MLC Nicola Centofanti is also calling for an emergency meeting of the nation’s Primary...

Alexandra Bull

03 Jul 2024

Community

Dedicated to the Flying Doctors

A WELL-known Riverlander who has overseen the expansion of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in the region is set to retire from his senior role. Current RFDS Riverland Support Group president Alan Eckermann will retire from the position at the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

03 Jul 2024