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Jack backs Tim

In a major blow to Karlene Maywald's re-election hopes, Family First Chaffey candidate Jack Papageorgiou will direct his preferences to Liberal hopeful Tim Whetstone on March 20.

Hundreds farewell Aboriginal singer Ruby Hunter

More than 800 people gathered near Barmera on Friday to farewell Aboriginal singer Ruby Hunter, who died last month.

CALLS FOR HALL OF FAME

Riverland towns should unite to develop a Sports Hall of Fame as a tourist attraction according to Independent MLC David Winderlich.

McMahons to represent SA

Berri sisters Karri and Merinda McMahon will both represent South Australia next month.

Renmark boy happy after diagnosis 1

Renmark toddler David Van Amstel is a happy little boy today, but as a baby it was a different story.

Sensational Seekamp

Renmark's Nicole Seekamp turned heads at the recent Australian under 20 women’s basketball championships in Gawler.

Libs’ after hours pledge

After hours hospital services will return to Renmark if the Liberal party comes to power at the March 20 state election.

Teen thrown from vehicle

A Loxton teenager was airlifted to hospital in Adelaide after he was thrown from a car during a rollover near Taldra early Sunday morning.

Stobie pole hit and run woman found

A Glossop woman who allegedly fled the scene of a Winkie stobie pole vehicle crash has been found.

Debate hopes fade as election nears

Hopes of a 'great debate' between Chaffey’s six election hopefuls are fading fast, with voters heading to the polling booths in just 10 days.

Dried fruit resurgence for Riverland growers?

5/Mar/10 A secure and stable Australian dried fruit industry is beckoning Riverland growers.

Local grain options seminar

5/Mar/10 Riverland farmers are being urged to attend a free grain marketing seminar in Loxton this month.

Wine industry’s new strategy

3/Mar/10 A newly released wine strategy aims to ensure the long term success of the industry within South Australia.

‘Hypocritical’ research centre announcement

26/Feb/10 After downsizing the Loxton Research Centre, the State Government has been branded "hypocritical" for including the facility in its $20 million Riverland rescue package announced last week.

Devastation first hand

26/Feb/10 A group of citrus representatives, including growers, have witnessed the devastating effects of huanglongbing (HLB) and its vector the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) on the Florida citrus industry during a recent study tour.

Barmera to host irrigation info session

24/Feb/10 Barmera will host an information session tomorrow night on a $110 million irrigation program.

Almond harvest looking good

24/Feb/10 The Riverland's 2010 almond harvest is expected to be significantly higher than last year’s figure.

Roadblocks targeting local trucks

19/Feb/10 Riverland trucks travelling through areas of Victoria and New South Wales will be subjected to stringent checks at roadblocks following last month's outbreak of fruit fly in Mildura.

Horticulture graduates welcomed to region

19/Feb/10 Riverland businesses opened their arms to students from outside the region recently, to give them a taste of horticulture.

SA in good shape to weather erosion

19/Feb/10 Figures show the vast majority of South Australia's agricultural cropping land is protected from the risk of soil erosion for summer.

Crop above expectations

19/Feb/10 The 2010 South Australian navel crop looks set to be a bonanza for consumers after the crop estimates committee recently met to discuss the coming citrus crop.

Candidate calls for tax relief, grants

12/Feb/10 The Riverland needs both tax relief and funding grants from the State Government to encourage investment in the region, according to a local election candidate.

Fruit fly outbreak no Riverland risk

12/Feb/10 Local fruitgrowers have been reassured that the recent fruit fly outbreak at a Wingfield property, in Adelaide, should not pose a risk to the Riverland.

Our salt scheme’s 5GL offer

9/Feb/10 Private enterprises have been invited to bid for 5 gigalitres of saline water sourced from a Riverland salt interception scheme.

Infrastructure improvements vital for region

9/Feb/10 The Local Government Association (LGA) wants improvements to regional infrastructure to ensure the Riverland's sustainability.

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