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$750k helping hand for new Loxton rentals

NEW rental houses will be built in a Riverland town in an attempt to increase accommodation options for key workers. The State Government last month announced $750,000 in funding – through the $10m Regional Housing Initiatives Program – for...

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7 hours ago

Sport

Westies women invite locals to Barmera

RIVERLAND girls and women interested in playing Aussie rules have been urged to attend a West Adelaide Football Club training session in Barmera this weekend. The Bloods’ senior SANFLW senior team will train at the Barmera-Monash Football Club...

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7 hours ago

Editorial

Councils are hurting the regions

THERE was once a time when rural councils, now local government, represented and supported their communities. They were operated and managed by locals for the betterment of the community. They were generally respected by the community with some kind...

Staff Contributors

08 Jan 2025

Editorial

The volunteer dilemma

AN unforced tendency for most locals to support each other is often one of the more fortunate aspects of life in the Riverland. Each year, January provides us the opportunity to put a spotlight on the selflessly inspirational figures in the...

Staff Contributors

08 Jan 2025

Editorial

‘Fear mongering’ claim disappoints

I AM very disappointed with the recent article in The Murray Pioneer regarding claims of “fear mongering” by the Renmark Paringa Council (‘Have no fear’, 24/12/24). Firstly, who released the story? Obviously, someone who does not understand...

Staff Contributors

08 Jan 2025

Editorial

Fear mongering accusations

REGARDING the front page of The Murray Pioneer on 24 December 2024 (‘Have no fear’), yes, I agree council has as much right to an opinion as do the public, but I feel we are being realists. The letter to editor that I submitted on 11 December...

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08 Jan 2025