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Loxton’s Ben going it Alone

A WELL-known Riverlander will test his mental and physical limits as part of a popular reality TV series, premiering today. Loxton High School teacher and former SANFL player Ben Grieger is set to debut on season three of the SBS survival show Alone...

Sebastian Calderon

15 hours ago

News

SA electricity prices set to surge again?

A SENIOR Riverland politician says potential increases to local electricity bills will add to cost-of-living pressures on families. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) last week announced increases for the draft Default Market Offer (DMO)...

Sebastian Calderon

24 Mar 2025

Council

Mayor’s ‘free entry’ pool plan

A RIVELAND council says having free entry at its two public swimming pools would help address cost-of-living pressures on locals. Loxton Waikerie Mayor Trevor Norton’s notion of motion received unanimous support from elected members at the...

Sebastian Calderon

23 Mar 2025

Community

Riverland roads are safer but upgrades are needed

THE Riverland’s State MP says findings from a recent major road report illustrate further upgrades are needed on the Sturt Highway. The RAA recently undertook an assessment of the road network in the Riverland, reviewing the safety and efficiency...

Sebastian Calderon

23 Mar 2025

News

Truro Bypass and overtaking lanes a priority, says Tony

A SENIOR Riverland politician is continuing to advocate for more upgrades to the Riverland road network and the eventual funding for a “much-needed” bypass project. A recent RAA report highlighted upgrades done to the Sturt Highway and the...

Sebastian Calderon

19 Mar 2025

Emergency Services

Anti-social behaviour arrests in Berri

RIVERLAND politicians say recent anti-social behaviour in Berri, which has been a target of local police, is “unacceptable”. Six people were recently arrested after local officers conducted regular foot and mobile patrols in the area, which led...

Sebastian Calderon

15 Mar 2025