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Sun, 05 February 2012|7:42pm
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Our super Spectacular

Waikerie was transformed into 'party central' on Saturday as thousands of people flocked to the Australia Day Spectacular on the town football oval.

Homes on the move

Marschall First National Waikerie has reported a buoyant start to 2012, selling five local properties in just seven days.

RECYCLING ROLLOUT?

A fortnightly kerbside recycling service is being proposed for more than 2000 residents in the Mid Murray Council district.

Community spirit personified

A dedicated 'Lioness' has been crowned Waikerie’s 2012 Citizen of the Year by the District Council of Loxton Waikerie.

Morgan’s massive 50-float extravaganza

More than 800 spectators were treated to a mammoth 51 floats plus numerous decorated bikes, prams and novelty walkers in the 2011 Morgan Christmas Pageant on Saturday.

Rot repeat looms

The weather bureau has warned of more rain in coming weeks, raising fears of a downy mildew outbreak in Riverland vineyards.

Xmas spirit takes over town

Not even the constant drizzle of rain could dampen the Waikerie Community Christmas Pageant on Friday night, with everything coming together as planned.

$10m plan gets... $2.6m boost

Major works at Nippy's Waikerie and Moorook sites will create up to 25 new jobs and flow-on benefits for local independent growers.

Storm forces course closure

Waikerie golf course has been rendered "too dangerous to play on" by last week's devastating storm.

Vineyard fetches $10.6m

One of the district's most substantial vineyards has sold to Chinese investors, adding fuel to the growing optimism in the Riverland wine industry.

Crunch time for courts

10/Jan/12 Waikerie Tennis Club will push for Loxton Waikerie Council to fund court repairs following a "miscommunication" regarding a major project.

Well placed in the pool

20/Dec/11 Waikerie swimmers had significant individual success at their annual Open Swimming Carnival, held in wet conditions on Saturday.

Cadell causes T20 upset

13/Dec/11 Struggling Mid Murray cricket team Cadell had a surprising victory at the Riverland twenty20 invitational cricket tournament on Sunday.

Waikerie’s water wonderwoman

6/Dec/11 Waikerie's swimming sensation Leslee Wallace has been recognised throughout the state for her "excellence in teaching swimming and water safety in a regional area".

Tiger takes top award

22/Nov/11 The 2010/11 Berri Resort Hotel, SGIC, 5RM Riverland Sportsperson of the Year Award was handed to Loxton footballer Leigh Kruger on Friday night.

Law to grow lawn bowls

15/Nov/11 Waikerie lawn bowler Richard Law recently secured a high level position with Bowls Australia - the sport's national representative body.

Star siblings on the rise

8/Nov/11 The Grieger siblings swept the junior awards at the Waikerie Sportsperson of the Year presentations at Waikerie Club on Friday.

Liebich to take over the reins

1/Nov/11 Waikerie Football Club stalwart Steve Liebich has been named as the new Waikerie B grade football coach for 2012, taking over the reins from Rohan Andrew.

Jack’s track success

27/Sep/11 Local athlete Jack Burgemeister broke a personal best to become one of Australia's top four young runners.

Back-to-back premiers

13/Sep/11 Waikerie secured back-to-back B grade premierships in an epic overtime battle against Renmark in Riverland football on Saturday.

Double chance for Duthie glory

23/Aug/11 Two Riverland West footballers are amongst the favourites in what is expected to be one of the closest Duthie Medal counts in years.

Excellent results despite rain

31/Jan/12 An interesting Friday night started as a scorcher before all competitors ended up getting very wet.

Success in Adelaide

31/Jan/12 Personal Best Day was held in Adelaide late last month.

All rinks up for division one

31/Jan/12 Waikerie captured all four rinks in its 27-shot win over Renmark RSL on Saturday as they again staked their claim as a serious contender for this season's championship.

Waikerie struggles against Lyrup ladies

31/Jan/12 Second-placed Lyrup was too strong for Waikerie in Riverland division one women's pennants last week.

Duo’s State success

31/Jan/12 Two Waikerie soft-ballers helped the Riverland to success at the 2012 South Australian Senior State Championships at the weekend.

Davis takes out top division

24/Jan/12 Noizy Krew DJ's sponsored Saturday’s stableford round.

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