News

A dream ‘10 years in the making’

THE decade-long dream of a well-known Waikerie Football Club figure has been realised with the completion of a major new community facility. The Waikerie Football Club (WFC) last weekend held a soft launch opening and chair aution event for the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

20 Feb 2025

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Tim welcomes shadow police minister to Purnong

A COMMUNITY forum set to be held in Purnong will provide local residents with the opportunity to come together to share ideas, address safety challenges and discuss SAPOL services in the area. Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone said community safety, police...

Staff Contributors

19 Feb 2025

Agriculture

Mis-bee-haviour?

A WELL-known Loxton man is the second Riverland beekeeper to recently claim his bees died due to poisoning by PIRSA. Loxton-based apiarist Ian Cass claims 12 of his beehives were killed due to adverse impacts from PIRSA’s spraying program, aimed...

Hugh Schuitemaker

19 Feb 2025

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RFDS named Australia’s most reputable charity

AN emergency medical service utilised by hundreds of Riverlanders each year has been name as the nation’s top charity. Coming first in the Charity Benchmark 40 by Charity RepTrak for its 13th year, the annual national survey shows the Royal Flying...

Staff Contributors

18 Feb 2025

News

Nicotine pouches now banned in SA

NICOTINE pouches have been banned in the Riverland in a South Australian initiative to crackdown on the illegal tobacco and vape market. As of 30 Janurary, nicotine pouches – which are sold as an alternative to vapes and tobacco – are subject to...

Staff Contributors

18 Feb 2025

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Laws target posting and boasting

RIVERLANDERS intending to promote or glorify criminal conduct on social media could face up to two years in jail under new South Australian posting and boasting laws. The State Government last month announced proposed legislation that would see...

Staff Contributors

18 Feb 2025

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Copper theft crackdown with new state laws

NEW laws are set to be introduced, covering the Riverland, aimed to reduce the theft of copper and other valuable scrap metals across the state. The State Government’s latest data shows there were more than 2000 instances of scrap metal theft in...

Staff Contributors

18 Feb 2025

News

SA young vape use drops by a third

STRICT legislation against illegal tobacco and nicotine products have seen a drop in the rates of South Australian youngsters – including those in the Riverland – using vapes. Recently released statistics from the South Australian Health and...

Staff Contributors

17 Feb 2025

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Latest crime stats reveal decline in several offences across the state

DECREASED occurrences of home robberies and car thefts across South Australia, including in the Riverland, have been seen over the last 12 months. RECENTLY released November rolling-year crime statistics revealed decreases in house break-ins for the...

Staff Contributors

17 Feb 2025

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Festival frenzy returns in 2025

THE Riverland Food & Wine Festival is back to take over the Berri riverfront this March, with the revamped event preparing to showcase the best local produce, wine, and entertainment. With a focus on local wine and cuisine, sustainability, and...

Madison Eastmond

12 Feb 2025

News

Feathers fly after Victorian bird flu outbreak

A NEW outbreak of avian influenza in Victoria is adding pressure to South Australia’s agricultural sector, according to Riverland political figures, however the State Government says necessary protections for the state are in place. The State...

Hugh Schuitemaker

12 Feb 2025

News

RHS parents kept in sex-talk loop

FAMILIES are being informed about contents of the upcoming 2025 sex education program at Renmark High School (RHS), which is already working with one of the three approved service providers named by the State Government in recent days. The 2024...

Hugh Schuitemaker

12 Feb 2025

News

Tyson stays strong on January 26 stand

A RIVERLAND indigenous man who told a national TV audience that Australia Day should remain on 26 January has doubled-down on his declaration. Tyson Lindsay was swimming against the tide on ABC’s recent Hear Me Out episode, which featured five...

Staff Contributors

08 Feb 2025

News

Kylan an ambassador for Australia

BARMERA’S Kylan Beech has been named Karoonda East Murray’s best this year, with his role as an Australia Day Ambassador encouraging locals to come together to reflect and celebrate. Named South Australia’s Young Citizen of the Year in 2024...

Madison Eastmond

08 Feb 2025

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SA regions overlooked for funding, says Pasin

THE Riverland’s Federal MP says “important” regional infrastructure projects have been overlooked for a major national funding program. Barker MP Tony Pasin last week criticised a lack of funding toward the Barker electorate under the latest...

Hugh Schuitemaker

08 Feb 2025