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Rare sambar deer sighting in Loxton North: Landscape SA

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board is urging the Riverland community to report deer sightings following the detection of a sambar deer in an orchard near Loxton North, captured on a remote trail camera. Sambar deer are a large species, reaching up to 1.6 metres tall and 300 kg, and can pose risks to people, road users and horticultural operations.

Run the election

Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has blasted a push to delay South Australia’s local government elections, warning councils, candidates, and communities should not be left in limbo after years of preparation, months of planning, and public resources already committed to delivering a November vote.

National Office for Algal Bloom Research opens in Adelaide: Watt, Scriven

Australia’s first dedicated central hub for algal bloom research has opened in Adelaide. The $3.2 million Office for Algal Bloom Research has been established within the South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), placing Adelaide at the forefront of algal bloom management and research.

Co-operatives and mutuals demonstrate resilience with another year of strong revenue and earnings growth: BCCM

Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector has again proved its resilience, recording an 8.4 per cent increase in annual revenue, against a backdrop of recurring domestic and global economic challenges. The latest National Mutual Economy Report published today by the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) reaffirms the sector’s robust health despite the impact of ongoing inflationary pressures in Australia and abroad.

Dirt racing back on track

Sebastian Calderon. Riverland motorsport enthusiasts are celebrating the return of racing at a popular local venue after months of work to address safety concerns surrounding speedway facilities. Renmark Dirt Kart Club president Jayne Gelston says the club was "thrilled" after regaining its track licence and successfully hosting a major long weekend race meeting that attracted competitors from across Australia.

Murray Pioneer, 17 June 2026

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The Naracoorte News, 17 June 2026

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Global unrest pushes Australian rural confidence lower, as farmers ‘reshape’ farm decisions: Rabobank

Sentiment among Australia’s agricultural producers continued to track lower this quarter, with concerns about cost pressures in the wake of Middle Eastern tensions remaining top of mind for farmers across the country. The quarter two Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey, released today, found national sentiment at its lowest point since November 2006 as it dropped to a net reading of - 48 per cent.

Take flight with local birds in Price

Caitlin Menadue. Price is celebrating its bird wildlife through an interactive display, made possible by a Grassroots Grant from Landscapes SA Northern and Yorke. Championed by the Price Progress Association and Yorke Peninsula locals, the interactive wingspan display is located near the playground and features large-scale local bird species.

Drone brings down powerline

SA Power Networks has issued an urgent warning about the use of agricultural drones around powerlines, after a large drone crashed and dropped a high voltage line to the ground at Wasleys, east of Mallala. The incident is the first of its kind to have occurred in South Australia.

Call for calm

Michelle Daw. Member for Grey Tom Venning has called for a truce in the dispute between the National Trust of South Australia and members of the suspended Moonta branch committee, who are backed by more than 100 locked-out volunteers and many concerned locals. "In the background, certainly we’ve been talking to all parties involved to show support in terms of de-escalating the situation," Mr Venning said yesterday (Tuesday, June 9).

Fragile buildings, precious items locked away

For 12 years, Marie Heesemans has cleaned and cared for the buildings housing some of Moonta's much-loved heritage attractions - the Moonta Mines Museum, Miner's Cottage and Family History and Resource Centre in the former School of Mines. Now all she can do is hope the buildings - and the precious items they house - are not falling into disrepair.

Indian delegation studying the Riverland’s irrigation industry

International attention has turned to the Riverland's irrigation industry, with senior Indian government officials visiting the region to study how growers are adapting to changing markets through crop diversification and agricultural transformation.

Budget ‘comes up short’ for Riverland, says Tim

"Meaningful" support to keep Riverland communities viable was missing from the latest State Budget, according to a senior local politician. Chaffey MP Tim Whetstone said last week's State Budget lacked direct support for struggling local primary producers, and funding to improve safety conditions on the Sturt Highway.

Murray Pioneer, 10 June 2026

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Budget relief, big projects missing

The Limestone Coast is set to benefit from a range of cost-of-living, education, and health measures announced in the state government’s first budget since the March election - but member for MacKillop Jason Virgo says the region continues to miss out on the major investment it deserves.

The Naracoorte News, 10 June 2026

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Young people lead the way as volunteer value hits $45 billion: Hildyard

South Australian volunteers delivered $45 billion in value to the local economy last year with younger South Australians leading the way and volunteer numbers surpassing one million for the first time. According to the 2025 State of Volunteering report, released today by Volunteering SA&NT, volunteers created $45 billion in gross social and economic value across 294.8 million hours.

Currency Creek Horse Trials raises the bar with expanded course

The Currency Creek Horse Trials has delivered another chapter in the event’s growing reputation for excellence on the South Australian eventing calendar. With 94 horse and rider combinations competing across eight classes, the May 30-31 event offered something for every level of combination...

Kevin’s lasting legacy of care

Sebastian Calderon. Riverland families are set to farewell one of the region's longest-serving doctors, who is retiring after almost 38 years of caring and supporting local patients ... Dr Kevin Stanton said being a true country GP meant far more than clinic consultations, with doctors heavily involved in hospital care, emergency treatment and palliative support throughout the region.

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