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Sherrie thanks Remembrance Day volunteers

A LOCAL woman has expressed gratitude for the support of volunteers towards an ongoing Remembrance Day tradition. Renmark woman Sherrie Axon again co-ordinated a large display of handmade poppies, located near the roundabout on Murray Avenue, to...

Hugh Schuitemaker

15 Nov 2024

Community

Gerard wants ‘accountability’

A SENIOR member of the Gerard community says accountability for ongoing poor management of the area is needed to improve living conditions for its residents. Berri man Tyson Lindsay has raised concerns surrounding continued mismanagement of the...

Hugh Schuitemaker

13 Nov 2024

Agriculture

‘Every measure’ needed for varroa response

THE Riverland’s State MP has urged for “every measure” to be used to protect South Australian primary producers from varroa mite, following the release of a state government management plan for the pest. The State Government last week released...

Hugh Schuitemaker

13 Nov 2024

Agriculture

Nicola questions priorities after government COP31 bid

PROVIDING support for Riverland growers under economic pressure should be a higher state government priority than hosting a major upcoming climate event, according to a senior local politician. Riverland-based MLC, and opposition spokesperson for...

Hugh Schuitemaker

10 Nov 2024

Agriculture

Work underway on Bookmark Creek upgrades

UPGRADE works taking place at infrastructure along a major local creek is set to benefit native fish species and Riverland outdoor enthusiasts. The Department of Environment and Water (DEW) recently commenced upgrade works on Bookmark Creek...

Hugh Schuitemaker

08 Nov 2024

Agriculture

State government commits $2.5m to wine industry recovery program...‘Woefully inadequate?’

State government commits $2.5m to wine industry recovery program... STATE government politicians have been invited to witness ongoing impacts of frost and industry challenges on the Riverland wine industry, following the announcement of a support...

Hugh Schuitemaker

06 Nov 2024