Local News

The Federal Government has come to the aid of the nation’s agricultural exporters, saying they will do everything possible to keep produce on airplanes and into overseas markets.

A local primary school has been forced to close today due to a confirmed case of COVID-19.

Police are calling for public information following a crime spree in Lameroo and a theft in Sedan.

Local councils are joining in the chorus and spreading the message to “delay your stay” to remind potential tourists not to travel to the region for Easter this year.   This week the Berri-Barmera Council urged usual visitors to not travel...

Local Riverland cellar doors are the latest businesses to face tighter restrictions and are now no longer able to open.

The Loxton-Waikerie council has re-affirmed to local residents and business that they still serving the community despite the closure of both council offices yesterday.

A local hairdressing salon has made the pro-active move and temporally closed, despite current government regulations allowing them to stay open.

Agricultural land, rural properties and rural businesses are now temporarily protected from overseas investment, under tough new rules for foreign buyers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local libraries have said that books currently on loan will be extended for a 6 week period and overdues suspended as a response to COVID-19 restrictions.

Local Police are reminding the Riverland and Mallee community that those who flaunt covid-19 isolation and business restrictions can expect to be fined.