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Riverland politician praises new Loxton institute and library

A LOCAL politician has congratulated the District Council of Loxton Waikerie for the successful redevelopment of an important Loxton landmark. Loxton’s new library was officially opened yesterday in a community event organised by the Loxton...

Sebastian Calderon

11 Dec 2024

News

New pavilion for Loxton Football club

PLANNED new structure is set to provide inclusive and accessible facilities to meet the different needs of the Loxton sports club and the wider community. It was announced last week, the Loxton sporting clubs pavilion and storage shed was granted...

Sebastian Calderon

11 Dec 2024

News

Drop in hours for the Berri police station

A LOCAL MP has slammed a decision to reduce opening hours of the Berri police station raising concerns about the resulting impacts for the community. From 23 December, regional police stations will have standardised opening hours, after a review...

Sebastian Calderon

11 Dec 2024

Community

Overseas heavy vehicle experience will no longer be recognised in SA from 2025

IN a further measure to improve road safety for, including those in the Riverland, South Australia will no longer recognise overseas heavy vehicle driving experience toward obtaining a Multi Combination (MC) licence. From early next year, drivers...

Sebastian Calderon

10 Dec 2024

Community

New and strict requirements for gaining South Australian heavy vehicle licences

NEW legislation and significant changes have been introduced to improve heavy vehicle licensing standards, for drivers in the Riverland. The State Government has introduced two state-based initiatives that were backed by more than 19000 South...

Sebastian Calderon

10 Dec 2024

News

State’s ultra high-powered vehicle licence starting on 1 December

RIVERLAND drivers of high-powered vehicles will need to comply with new state-wide licence changes. The new licence is an Australian-first and was introduced as part of reforms made by the State Government following the death of Sophia Naismith, who...

Sebastian Calderon

09 Dec 2024