news http://rivernews.com.au/news/ Latest articles on The River News Fri, 18 May 2012 16:18:17 Fri, 18 May 2012 16:18:17 en-au Copyright 2012 The River News. All rights reserved. Triplezero.com.au 15 http://rivernews.com.au/news/16119-market-interest-returns?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16119-market-interest-returns?from=rss The Riverland West property market is returning to strength, despite a state-wide trend towards slowing sales and declining new home construction. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16028-dance-fever-hits-town?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16028-dance-fever-hits-town?from=rss Hundreds of visitors attended a series of events throughout Waikerie over the weekend as part of the 2012 Riverland Rock ‘n’ Roll Festival. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16147-fours-day-attracts-22-teams?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16147-fours-day-attracts-22-teams?from=rss The Thelma Burnett Day Ladies Fours was held at the Waikerie Bowling Club on Monday, May 7. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16140-help-to-get-healthy?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16140-help-to-get-healthy?from=rss Mid Murray OPAL launched round one of the OPAL Healthy Living Community Grants scheme on Monday, which aims to give organisations and schools the chance to increase access to healthy choices for local children and families. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16141-lending-a-helping-hand?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16141-lending-a-helping-hand?from=rss Michelle Dick has a remarkable story, living off a disabled pension due to her hearing and speech impediment, she sees it as her duty to help others as people have helped her. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16142-entertainment?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16142-entertainment?from=rss Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16146-hard-work-ensures-horse-trials-return?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16146-hard-work-ensures-horse-trials-return?from=rss This weekend the Waikerie Horse and Pony Club is holding its annual Waikerie Horse Trials. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16139-E28098doing-sa-proudE28099?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16139-E28098doing-sa-proudE28099?from=rss South Australian Volunteers Minister Ian Hunter has acknowledged the extraordinary contribution of the State’s 830,000 volunteers, who give an estimated 1.41 million volunteer hours per week in SA. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16138-council-offers-thanks-to-volunteers?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16138-council-offers-thanks-to-volunteers?from=rss A ‘thank you’ morning tea in appreciation of local volunteers will be held at the Waikerie Council Chambers tomorrow from 10am to 11am. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16137-elva-honoured-by-guild?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16137-elva-honoured-by-guild?from=rss At the recent Hospital Guild fashion parade, president Helen Cook took the opportunity to surprise long-serving member Elva Hall with an award for her 55 years of service. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16136-people-and-news-about-town?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16136-people-and-news-about-town?from=rss Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16132-walk-this-way-friday?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16132-walk-this-way-friday?from=rss Now in its 13th year, the Walk Safely to School Day promotes the vitally important message of Active Kids are Healthy Kids. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16133-teaching-our-kids-the-value-of-money?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16133-teaching-our-kids-the-value-of-money?from=rss Many Riverlanders would remember that certain inspirational teacher that had a lasting influence on their life. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16131-learning-science-across-the-sea?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16131-learning-science-across-the-sea?from=rss Do you have a burning passion for science? Well the opportunity to see real scientists in action is at the doorstep for all Waikerie High School (WHS) students in Year 10 to 12. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16127-photographers-spreading-their-wings?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16127-photographers-spreading-their-wings?from=rss More than 40 bird photographers descended on Gluepot Reserve during the three days following Anzac Day. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16128-gluepot-at-a-glance?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16128-gluepot-at-a-glance?from=rss Gluepot Reserve is part of the largest block of intact mallee left in Australia. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16129-take-the-first-step-to-ridding-debt?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16129-take-the-first-step-to-ridding-debt?from=rss Lutheran Community Care (LCC) is offering a range of services to struggling Riverlanders, aiming to improve circumstances before the situation becomes a crisis. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16130-50-years-of-protecting-our-history?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16130-50-years-of-protecting-our-history?from=rss The 50th anniversary of the Waikerie branch of the National Trust will be celebrated with a public Open Day this month. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16123-board-cgsa-and-industry-will-choose?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16123-board-cgsa-and-industry-will-choose?from=rss The first ever South Australia Regional Advisory Committee (SARAC) will be selected by an industry committee. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News http://rivernews.com.au/news/16124-solar-time-is-now?from=rss http://rivernews.com.au/news/16124-solar-time-is-now?from=rss Green energy is fast becoming society’s new norm and with the State Government rebate ending in June now is the time to make the switch to solar heating. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 The River News