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Good news ahead?

The loss of another shop from Berri's Riverland Central Plaza could be offset by a major announcement about a new tenant.

NATIONAL FOODS NO MORE

The last vestiges of the National Foods factory's involvement with the Riverland were sold-off in a "multi-million dollar" auction this week.

Turtle deaths force rethink

Reports that turtles were dying at the Lake Bonney regulator have led to modifications being made to the structure this week.

Local students ready to shine

Finishing touches are being added to choir preparations ahead of next week's 14th Riverland Primary Schools’ Music Festival.

Residents angry as ‘Weigall’ remains

Fiery scenes erupted at Renmark Paringa Council's monthly meeting on Tuesday when it was decided a controversial road name change would be upheld.

Local libraries about more than just books

Gone are the days when local libraries were places just to borrow books.

Shaky future for business group

Berri's business group is at risk of folding due to a lack of support from local traders.

Locals ready for SALA start

The Riverland is set to become a hive of creativity when the South Australian Living Artists Festival kicks off on Friday.

Police book five weekend drink drivers

Riverland police reported five drink drivers over the weekend including:

River Murray weed warning

River users are being warned about an introduced water weed strangling some areas of the River Murray.

Beautiful - and critical - time for almond growers

28/Jul/10 The Australian almond blossom season, when buds open into almond blossom flowers in preparation for pollination, has begun.

Pederick blasted over locust ‘scare mongering’

28/Jul/10 "Scare mongering over locusts" is among the reasons Shadow Agriculture Minister Adrian Pederick should step down, his Labor counterpart says.

Salena’s role in SA-China wine mission

25/Jun/10 A Riverland winery is among 12 statewide being used to tap into China's burgeoning wine export market.

Japan’s green light for our grapefruit

25/Jun/10 Citrus Australia has welcomed Japan's announcement of market access for Australian grapefruit from non-fruit fly free areas.

Riverlanders warm to alternative wines

11/Jun/10 Riverlanders are increasingly choosing alternative wines over mainstream varieties, says a local wine group.

Confidence drops in rural sector

11/Jun/10 After spiking nine months ago, farmer confidence has fallen in South Australia for the third successive quarter, according to the results of the a new survey.

Grape grower levy debate

8/Jun/10 An industry roundtable will be convened to discuss the future of the South Australian Grape Growers Industry Fund.

Farmers Fed concern over department changes

8/Jun/10 The South Australian Farmers Federation (SAFF) is worried State Government departmental changes could affect natural resource management across the state.

Riverland wines in marketing spotlight

1/Jun/10 Wine lovers could soon know more about the Riverland's alternative wine offerings through the services of a leading wine expert.

‘We support ag sector’: O’Brien

28/May/10 Suggestions that the state's agriculture industry lacks government support are "simply wrong", according to Agriculture Minister Michael O’Brien.

Secker praises region’s wine industry

28/May/10 Australia's wine industry won praise from Member for Barker Patrick Secker in Federal Parliament this week.

Water purchasing tool awarded

28/May/10 A new water-purchasing tool for irrigators has been recognised for its innovation in the water industry.

New navels ‘exceptional’

25/May/10 Harvest of Riverland navel oranges has begun with industry officials declaring the fruit of "exceptional quality".

Riverland showcases its appeal at ag fair

25/May/10 The Riverland was on show to thousands of potential tourists at the Broken Hill Agriculture Fair recently.

Last chance for ag students

25/May/10 Time is running out for young people to take up the opportunity to look behind the scenes at leading retailer Woolworths.

Major turnaround for SA navel crop

21/May/10 The current 2010 South Australian navel crop looks to be on track to deliver one of the highest quality crops ever, according to one of the state's leading citrus spokesmen.

Food awards open to locals

21/May/10 Riverland businesses have been encouraged to enter this year's Premier’s Food Industry Awards.

Spring assault on region’s locusts

14/May/10 A newly formed Riverland/Mallee Community Reference Group met for the first time in Wanbi on Tuesday to drive the local spring locust response.

Fruit fly outbreak

14/May/10 Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA) declared a fruit fly outbreak in Seaton on Monday last week.

Government’s locust action criticised

14/May/10 Farmers in the Riverland and Mallee have expressed a lack of confidence in the State Government's ability to manage the locust situation, according to Opposition Agriculture spokesman Adrian Pederick.

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