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Vintage 2025 starts early

WARM summer temperatures have caused an early start to vintage 2025 at the Riverland’s largest winery. Berri Estates is among wineries already processing grapes – around a fortnight earlier than expected. “Warm conditions have contributed to...

Hugh Schuitemaker

15 hours ago

News

‘Keep the date’ Tyson tells TV audience

HANGING the date of Australia Day would do nothing to help indigenous people, Riverland Aboriginal man Tyson Lindsay told a national television audience this week. Mr Lindsay was part of a seven-person panel on the first episode of ABC TV’s Hear...

Hugh Schuitemaker

15 hours ago

Community

Mayor allays Jane Eliza fears

RENMARK Paringa Council says it will avoid any “higher risks” to the community posed by the Jane Eliza Estate Development. Numerous Renmark residents have expressed concerns regarding the planned Jane Eliza Estate Development in letters to the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

16 Jan 2025

News

‘Good bones’ at Winkie Primary, despite damage

THE recently sold Winkie Primary School building can be salvaged, despite sustaining significant vandalism damage, a senior Riverland real estate figure says. Located at 118 Winkie Road, Glossop, the school, adjacent kindergarten and land were sold...

Hugh Schuitemaker

15 Jan 2025

Community

Ian and Bryce in the Loxton spotlight

COMMITMENT to benefitting the surrounding community, and helping fellow Riverlanders, has seen two well-known locals recognised with major council awards. Ian Cass was last month named as the 2025 Loxton Citizen of the Year, with Bryce Westbrook...

Hugh Schuitemaker

09 Jan 2025

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Text Line 8/1/24

What a shame we were once again without any New Year’s Eve fireworks in Renmark. So many families would have been drawn to the riverfront if there was a display. YARNY Renmark Gee, the corellas are noisy at the moment, I guess they are upset...

Hugh Schuitemaker

08 Jan 2025