One of Berri’s most iconic landmarks, The Big Orange, has been viciously destroyed in the early hours of Sunday morning, after several Berri police officers raised their weapons towards it, shooting it to pieces. Police spokesperson Ian Flate is calling it ‘an error in judgement’, but insists the officers had good intentions. “A judgement callContinue reading “The Big Orange destroyed after Berri police officers mistake it for grounded Chinese spy balloon”
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Boba Fett Spotted In The Riverland After Cosi The Hutt Places Bounty on Thief’s Head
In recent events, Palmer Primary School’s polar bear mascot was sadly stolen from the schoolgrounds. The mascot’s donator, none other than Cosi The Hutt was absolutely furious, going as far as to place a bounty on the thief’s head. The bounty has attracted many different individuals from far and wide, seeking the reward for theContinue reading “Boba Fett Spotted In The Riverland After Cosi The Hutt Places Bounty on Thief’s Head”
Renmark receives first shipment of 5000 native Queensland cane toads to counter record number of insects
The flooding of 2022 has devastated the Riverland region, and alongside the flood waters are a host of other issues. More water means more breeding grounds for insects, particularly mosquitoes, and the riverside town of Renmark has experienced this worse than anywhere else. “We’re seeing a record number of mosquitoes currently, it’s a nightmare,“ “WeContinue reading “Renmark receives first shipment of 5000 native Queensland cane toads to counter record number of insects”
SA Water urges Riverland residents to ‘drink more water’ in desperate attempt to stall the flooding
The Murray River is reaching levels not seen since the 1970’s, and local councils are getting concerned. Numerous meetings have been held between the town’s councils, along with SA Water, in order to find a solution to deal with the increased water coming into the Murray. “It’s really quite simple,” claims SA Water spokesman MarkContinue reading “SA Water urges Riverland residents to ‘drink more water’ in desperate attempt to stall the flooding”
Riverland’s native carp population ‘flourishing’ as Murray River levels rise
With La Niña in full swing, the Riverland region has been hit hard by the increased rain, and Murray River levels are expected to reach a level not seen since the 1970’s. The rising waters have caused a lot of residents to prepare for the worst, but local wildlife experts are claiming the flooding isContinue reading “Riverland’s native carp population ‘flourishing’ as Murray River levels rise”
Renmark ratepayers call out council’s frivolous spending, claim money wasted on ‘dying tourism industry’ rather than on ‘digging a really big hole in the ground’
The Renmark council has once again come under fire from the town’s ratepayers, after a recent town meeting ended in controversy. The council revealed its allocations of the 2022 financial year budget, much to the townspeople’s disamusement. With a majority of the budget going towards upgrades to boost the town’s tourism industry, residents were claimingContinue reading “Renmark ratepayers call out council’s frivolous spending, claim money wasted on ‘dying tourism industry’ rather than on ‘digging a really big hole in the ground’”
Reserve Bank pays respect to Queen Elizabeth by flying interest rate raise at half-percent
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II has been a shock to the world. Australia is particularly close to the royal family, and many organisations today will be flying their flags at half-mast as a sign of respect. The Reserve Bank of Australia however, has taken quite a different approach. “It was the right thing toContinue reading “Reserve Bank pays respect to Queen Elizabeth by flying interest rate raise at half-percent”
Secret underground party widely advertised to public
If you’ve never heard of secret underground club nights, it’s hardly surprising. Being secret and underground, only a select group of people normally spread the word amongst themselves about such events through whispers in dark alleys, or via coded messages attached to the legs of specially trained carrier pigeons. This, however, is not much goodContinue reading “Secret underground party widely advertised to public”
Tribute Band Giants Coming to the Riverland
With the emergence of COVID-19 a few years ago, the the music industry took a massive hit. But as the world has slowly gone back to normal, it has risen from the ashes with massive bands going back on tour…and this time the Riverland is on the map! Tribute band, the ZAP BOYS are headingContinue reading “Tribute Band Giants Coming to the Riverland”
Berri Bridge celebrates 25th anniversary with new guided bridge climbing experiences
It’s been 25 years since the iconic Berri Bridge finished construction, connecting the land between Berri and Loxton. While residents have praised the functionality of the bridge, many have also celebrated its beauty, and after receiving many suggestions, the council has finally approved a business to start offering bridge climbs. ‘Berri Bridge Xtreme Climbing Adventures’Continue reading “Berri Bridge celebrates 25th anniversary with new guided bridge climbing experiences”
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