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A busy Easter weekend for police

A MILDURA man speeding at 50km/h over the limit, and a 72 year old driving nearly three times over the legal alcohol limit, were among long weekend motorists charged by police. Around 1.30am, on Friday 18 April, police stopped a Ford ute travelling...

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4 hours ago

Community

Liberal pledge for ag road program

A FEDERAL Liberal Government would ensure Riverland produce is transported as efficiently as possible to processing and sales points, says a senior Riverland politician. Barker MP Tony Pasin yesterday announced a new agricultural roads funding...

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4 hours ago

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Rosa again on Barker ballot

ADDRESSING cost-of-living challenges and increasing protection for local water resources are goals for a Barker candidate at next month’s Federal Election. Meningie-based Rosa Hillam will feature as an independent candidate on the 2025 Federal...

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4 hours ago

Editorial

Wrong energy aspiration?

RECENTLY Peter Dutton has promised to dramatically expand gas production in Australia if successful at the coming Federal Election. This is extremely difficult to understand, because for many years now greatly concerned scientists around the world...

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23 Apr 2025

Editorial

Text Line 23/4/25

On a beautiful, peaceful, sunny autumn morning, I called into the supermarket before work on Tuesday – and was met with the twin symphony of a leaf blower and line-trimmer, both blaring out at me. CS Loxton So after all the conclusive evidence...

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23 Apr 2025

Editorial

Time to make Barker not-so-safe

THE Barker electorate encompasses a diverse region, where I have resided for the majority of my life. With 67 years of experience in various professional fields, including business development and community engagement, I possess a comprehensive...

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23 Apr 2025