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Grocery prices soar during Easter

RECENTLY released data revealed price increases across a range of items, including those in the Riverland, adding extra pressure on household budgets during the current cost-of-living crisis. The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) dat...

Sebastian Calderon

16 hours ago

Sport

Riverland clubs receive grassroots funding

A POPULAR Riverland tennis club will be able to purchase new equipment and maintain its courts after successfully applying for state government funding. Numerous Riverland sport and active recreation clubs, including the Renmark Tintra Lawn Tennis...

Madison Eastmond

16 hours ago

Community

Local council’s concerns over connectivity and black spots

POOR digital connectivity and black spots continue to affect residents across the Riverland, according to a local council. The District Council of Loxton Waikerie (DCLW) has expressed ‘frustration’ over continuing mobile phone service problems...

Sebastian Calderon

15 Apr 2025

Community

Riverland Woodworkers welcoming new women

A RIVERLAND woodworking group is looking to welcome more women into its workshop, aiming to bring a greater diversity and a safe space to express crafting talents. Renmark-based Riverland Woodworkers Inc organised the recent ‘Project day for...

Sebastian Calderon

06 Apr 2025

Community News

Yates mural to become local Riverland attraction

A NEW art attraction has appeared on one of Renmark’s most well-known shops, with its owner wanting to honour the images of life in regional Australian communities. A large mural was recently completed at Yates Menswear, in Renmark, painted by...

Sebastian Calderon

29 Mar 2025

Community News

Firefighters control Katarapko Island blaze

FIRES on Katarapko Island, which were brought under control last week, were managed thanks to the daily efforts of a dedicated group of firefighters and volunteers who fought the blaze for almost five days. The Katarapko Island fires scorched...

Sebastian Calderon

28 Mar 2025