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New year, same wine story?

LAST year was one that seemed to include an endless run of twists and turns for the Riverland wine industry. Beginning the year still very much in a difficult position due to the recent Chinese wine tariffs, the picture before the 2024 vintage was...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

Election reflections

I LOST an election. Which is what happens to most people that run in an election. This election was for Eyre Ward in Mid Murray Council. My platform was on increasing housing and ratepayers in the Mid Murray Council. I had a two-year plan for doing...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

Honour the man called Possum

SOME years ago, I read A Man Called Possum. This informative book was written by Max Jones, who is now a retired Renmark police officer. Possum (David James Jones, no relation to the author) was an interesting, elusive bloke who lived for many years...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

The common sense of experts?

WITH regards to captain Michael Polson’s critique and expose of the so-called wharf improvements in Renmark (‘Major problems with Renmark’s wharf’, letters, 11/12/24), unfortunately, captain, your argument contains a fatal flaw, common...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

Prevention of violence key in 2025

FOR victim-survivors of family violence, the first hours of 2025 are the most dangerous for experiencing senseless and preventable family violence. Police data across the nation shows family violence rates soar by up to 150 per cent on 1 January and...

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5 hours ago

Editorial

New priorities for caravan policy

AHEAD of the Federal Election, the Caravan Industry Association of Australia is urging all political parties to support policies that drive regional growth, improve road safety, and foster tourism sustainability. As Australians prepare to head to...

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5 hours ago