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Local woman’s cautionary tale of unpaid superannuation

A RIVERLAND woman is urging other locals to check they are being paid the correct superannuation, as she continues a five-year battle for more than $40,000 she claims is owed to her late husband. Lee-Anne says her husband was fired from his job...

Josh Brine

14 Jun 2023

Health

Union calls for security boost at Berri hospital

FURTHER action is needed to ensure Riverland General Hospital staff are protected from instances of violence, according to a senior SA nursing union figure. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) alleged last Monday a patient became...

Hugh Schuitemaker

07 Jun 2023

Environment

Highway pipes linked to horticulture development

DEVELOPMENT works along the Sturt Highway between Renmark and Berri are linked to a major agricultural development five years in the making. Works began to construct a pump station along the River Murray near the Sturt Highway, Monash – between...

Josh Brine

03 Jun 2023

Council

‘Conservative’ draft budget for ratepayers doing it tough

For more information or to view the full plan visit council’s website

Josh Brine

31 May 2023

Community

Stand baaa-ck: Running of the Sheep returns

AN iconic Riverland spectacle is set to return to Barmera after a four-year absence, with hundreds of sheep set to run down Barwell Avenue during the June long weekend. The extended SA Sheepdog Trials will start on Wednesday, June 7, and run until...

Josh Brine

31 May 2023

Council

In-principle support for Berri library move

BERRI’S library is expected to move to the town’s riverfront, after local councillors provided in-principle support to move the facility to a former printing building. At last week’s council meeting, Berri Barmera elected members gave their...

Josh Brine

31 May 2023