The Latest Breaking News from Renmark

Taser seized and cyclist arrested after police stop bicycle without lights in Renmark street

Police have seized a homemade taser after stopping and searching a cyclist allegedly on a night-time ride in South Australia's Riverland.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

Downstream Murray River communities fear the unknown as water peaks at Renmark

Murray River flooding reaches its peak in Renmark and brings some relief to locals, but downstream communities are still preparing for the unknown.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

River Murray peak passes Renmark, up to 1,800 properties flooded so far

Authorities are confident the River Murray flooding has reached its peak in Renmark overnight, with about 1,700 to 1,800 properties inundated so far.

ABC News · Dec 28, 2022

When and where the River Murray flooding is expected to peak in South Australia's Riverland

Floodwaters from NSW and Victoria are inundating South Australia's Riverland region. Here is a look at what is expected in the coming weeks.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

Flood evacuation order for SA caravan park

A caravan park at Renmark in South Australia has been evacuated as floodwaters continue to surge down the Murray River.

AAP · Dec 6, 2022

Renmark caravan park evacuated by SES after levee defects detected

Six people were door knocked and moved to safer locations after an evacuation order from the SA SES last night.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

Accommodation booked for flooded residents, water level markers removed after complaints from council

The SA government will book emergency accommodation in safe locations along the River Murray as floodwaters continue to rise, while flood markers will be removed in Renmark after the council complained they were sparking fear within the local community.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

First flood warning for Renmark residents

The South Australian State Emergency Service has issued its first specific flood warning for residents in Renmark as Murray River water levels continue to rise.

AAP · Dec 5, 2022

Rising River Murray leads to power worries for Riverland farmers, as some Renmark aged care residents to be evacuated

As the River Murray continues to rise, farmers worry about the impacts of having their power cut off. Meanwhile, authorities will begin relocating a group of the most vulnerable aged care residents from Renmark this week.

ABC News · Dec 4, 2022

Renmark readies as SA flood peak looms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Peter Malinauskas have visited the South Australian town of Renmark which is expecting record flood levels.

AAP · Dec 2, 2022