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Phyliss celebrates 100 years

RIVERLAND centenarian Phyliss Carlson celebrated her 100th birthday last week, with loved ones gathering at the Renmark Club to mark the incredible milestone and reflect on her long and happy life. Born and raised in Renmark, Ms Carlson (nee Smith)...

Madison Eastmond

7 hours ago

Community

New sign to mark Barmera site

THE history of a significant wall at Lake Bonney has now been preserved, with a sign erected to mark the site. Earlier this year, Berri Barmera Council removed the former Lake Bonney pumping plant wall – which had deteriorated significantly –...

Madison Eastmond

7 hours ago

Community

Apprenticeship lights a spark in Marley

BERRI fabrication apprentice Marley Courtney is blazing a trail of success in the Riverland, with the aspiring engineer now a rising star in the region, owing to an incredible passion, dedication, and a can-do attitude towards her training at S...

Madison Eastmond

11 Dec 2024

Community

Berri Barmera’s top citizen named

RECOGNISING a lifetime of volunteering and dedication to his community, John Fewster has been awarded the 2025 Berri Barmera Citizen of the Year. Born in Barmera, and living and working in the Berri district for the past 80 years, Mr Fewster has...

Madison Eastmond

11 Dec 2024

Community

Wunkar’s landmark silo is now gone

THE demolition process of the Wunkar silo is almost complete. Wunkar local, Terry Smith, captured the removal of the three-cell, 6000-tonne silo that was carried out last week, with the concrete structure that stood for 64 years now rubble. Viterr...

Madison Eastmond

04 Dec 2024

Community News

Flinders invest in Riverland community

FLINDERS University Rural and Remote Health SA donated $5000 last week to two local schools. Part of the Community Partnership Grant, Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA have donated $2000 to St Joseph’s School Renmark, and $3000 to...

Madison Eastmond

04 Dec 2024