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‘Desperation’ over Waikerie’s current doctor shortage

THE Australia-wide problem of being unable to attract enough doctors to rural areas is impacting heavily on the Waikerie Medical Centre and local community. Waikerie GP and one of the partners at the medical centre, Ken Wanguhu, told The Murray...

Christine Webster

6 hours ago

Council

Council’s cemetery beautification program

MID Murray Council is working with community groups to beautify cemeteries in the district. Cemeteries in Blanchetown, Cadell, Morgan, and Swan Reach are among those that will have their appearance improved. Mid Murray Mayor Simone Bailey said the...

Christine Webster

22 Feb 2025

Community

PS Canally returns home to Morgan

THE historic PS Canally has returned home to Morgan after spending the past two years undergoing restoration work at Mannum. Mid Murray Maritime and Heritage Board chairman, and Mid Murray councillor, Kevin Myers said during the boat’s time at...

Christine Webster

15 Feb 2025

Community News

Waikerie’s ‘Golden Girls’ of dance

A WAIKERIE dance group featuring 12 women over the age of 60 is entertaining the community and keeping physically and mentally fit by taking part in weekly classes. The Waikerie Golden Girls Dance Troupe was formed after retired dance teacher Pam...

Christine Webster

03 Feb 2025

Community News

Waikerie celebrates Australia Day

THE Waikerie community and visitors from outside the region came together to celebrate Australia Day with their annual fireworks event on Saturday night. A big crowd attended the ‘Waikerie Hotel Motel Australia Day’ Event, that featured live...

Christine Webster

02 Feb 2025

Community News

Leah’s skills supporting Waikerie Medical Centre

SUPPORT from a nurse practitioner is ensuring more local patients at the Waikerie Medical Centre can receive treatment. Nurse practitioner Leah Paley has since September been working at the Waikerie Medical Centre. Ms Paley said using her previous...

Christine Webster

02 Feb 2025