The Latest Breaking News from Riverland

SA Murray River flooding to worsen

SA authorities say flooding along the Murray in the state's Riverland will get worse, with the latest forecasts for even more water to flow down the river.

AAP · Nov 8, 2022

Power cuts to hit SA Riverland

South Australian Riverland properties will be hit with power cuts as floodwaters continue to surge down the Murray River.

The New Daily · Nov 1, 2022

SA braces for even higher Murray flows

Authorities have increased the forecast for water flows down the Murray from the continued rain and flooding in Victoria and NSW.

AAP · Oct 27, 2022

Sniffer dogs employed to detect fruit fly outbreaks in SA's Riverland

Two search dogs have now turned their noses to another challenge – detecting fruit fly.

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

Former police officer jailed for giving money to ex-wife to deal drugs, but judge spares her from prison

Daniel John Schatto was a serving police officer at Renmark when he gave his ex-wife money to buy methamphetamine.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Riverland Field Days expecting large crowds after two-year hiatus due to COVID-19

Held in Barmera each year, Riverland Field Days allows local businesses to showcase their services, while also bringing together the community with food and live music.

ABC News · Sep 16, 2022

Waikerie birthing services still on hold as regional hospital struggles to find staff

Birthing services at the Riverland hospital were suspended in 2021 because of staffing shortages, an issue that "has not gone away".

ABC News · Sep 8, 2022

Disability care staff shortages prompts Riverland woman to consider moving interstate

Riverland resident Rebecca Cooper has a complex disability, and is considering moving interstate to access specialised support she cannot get in her home town.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022

Riverland growers asked to not deliver grapes for 2023 wine vintage

Wine prices have plunged due to an oversupply in the country and now growers are being offered financial incentives to switch varieties or mothball their vines. Some, however, are simply ripping their vines out of the ground.

ABC News · Sep 2, 2022

Housing development plans, growth strategies put forward to boost Riverland population

The Riverland's population is lower than it was 20 years ago, but developers, the council and community advocates are doing their best to reverse the trend.

ABC News · Aug 31, 2022