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Peter’s bloody good half century

A RIVERLAND mayor has been recognised for his ongoing efforts to help save lives through the donating of blood. Renmark Paringa Mayor Peter Hunter last week completed his 50th blood donation for the Australian Red Cross. Mr Hunter said knowing his...

Hugh Schuitemaker

20 Dec 2024

Agriculture

Wine industry code changes a ‘fair ask’?

INTRODUCING rules surrounding earlier indicative pricing and accepted tonnages would benefit Riverland wine grape growers, according to senior local politicians in attendance at a recent industry inquiry. Representatives from local government...

Hugh Schuitemaker

18 Dec 2024

Tourism

Funding taking Canoe the Riverland to next level

A NEW grant is set to enable a Riverland tourism business showcase the region’s environmental sites to increased numbers of visitors. The State Government earlier this month announced Murtho-based Canoe the Riverland had received a $50,000 grant...

Hugh Schuitemaker

18 Dec 2024

News

Karlene’s hindsight and insight valuable at RIT AGM

ADVOCACY for South Australian irrigators in an upcoming Murray-Darling Basin Plan review will be crucial, according to a Riverland politician and regarded figure on water management issues. Former Chaffey MP Karlene Maywald was a guest speaker at...

Hugh Schuitemaker

15 Dec 2024

Agriculture

Karlene’s hindsight and insight valuable at RIT AGM

ADVOCACY for South Australian irrigators in an upcoming Murray-Darling Basin Plan review will be crucial, according to a Riverland politician and regarded figure on water management issues. Former Chaffey MP Karlene Maywald was a guest speaker at...

Hugh Schuitemaker

15 Dec 2024

News

Riverland visit missing from China wine tour

LOCAL senior politicians are feeling “left out in the cold” after Chinese wine buyers failed to make a direct visit to the Riverland during a South Australian tour. The State Government last week hosted a delegation of Chinese wine buyers that...

Hugh Schuitemaker

11 Dec 2024