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Fresh graduates headed for Cadell Training Centre

THE Cadell Training Centre is expected to receive at least two or three newly graduated correctional officers by the middle of this year. A record 32 correctional officers in SA’s history graduated earlier this month, and each of the state’s six...

Christine Webster

02 Mar 2025

Sport

Waikerie’s icon inducted into SA Sport Hall of Fame

RIVERLAND and Waikerie football legend, and former captain of the Adelaide Crows, Mark Ricciuto, has been inducted into the South Australian Sport Hall of Fame. The AFL Premiership player and Brownlow Medallist was awarded the honour at a Sport S...

Christine Webster

01 Mar 2025

News

‘Desperation’ over Waikerie’s current doctor shortage

THE Australia-wide problem of being unable to attract enough doctors to rural areas is impacting heavily on the Waikerie Medical Centre and local community. Waikerie GP and one of the partners at the medical centre, Ken Wanguhu, told The Murray...

Christine Webster

26 Feb 2025

Council

Council’s cemetery beautification program

MID Murray Council is working with community groups to beautify cemeteries in the district. Cemeteries in Blanchetown, Cadell, Morgan, and Swan Reach are among those that will have their appearance improved. Mid Murray Mayor Simone Bailey said the...

Christine Webster

22 Feb 2025

Community

PS Canally returns home to Morgan

THE historic PS Canally has returned home to Morgan after spending the past two years undergoing restoration work at Mannum. Mid Murray Maritime and Heritage Board chairman, and Mid Murray councillor, Kevin Myers said during the boat’s time at...

Christine Webster

15 Feb 2025

Community News

Waikerie’s ‘Golden Girls’ of dance

A WAIKERIE dance group featuring 12 women over the age of 60 is entertaining the community and keeping physically and mentally fit by taking part in weekly classes. The Waikerie Golden Girls Dance Troupe was formed after retired dance teacher Pam...

Christine Webster

03 Feb 2025