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Fri, 18 May 2012|8:35pm
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The Loxton Golf Club has appealed to the Loxton Waikerie Council - yet again - for water to maintain the highly regarded course in the event of drought and tough water restrictions. The issue has been in the spotlight for a number of years. TOP LEFT: The Loxton News, October 25, 2006. BOTTOM LEFT: The Loxton News, November 19, 2008.

Golf Club's water plea

The Loxton Golf Club has appealed for council assistance amid concerns that another drought, along with possible water allocation restrictions, could jeopardise the course's future.

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Citrus industry shake-up

The Citrus Industry Development Board (CIDB) wants "meaningful consultation" on the new single-body structure of the SA citrus industry, after the recent announcement by Agriculture Minister Gail Gago.


Foodbank opened

Foodbank SA's Riverland branch was officially launched in Berri on Thursday, with local welfare and community groups set to benefit.


Jazz virtuoso’s visit planned

International jazz virtuoso James Morrison will visit the region this year, after the Riverland Stage Band won the opportunity to host him for a day at a national music competition.


Mozzie mayhem for residents

Many local residents may have noticed high mosquito numbers around their homes, despite the departure of warmer weather.


EDITORIAL: Hoons hunted down

What great news. The hoons responsible for tearing up Loxton North oval have been caught by police and been made to face the consequences.


Rail land ‘hypocrisy’

If our Riverland councils were amalgamated as one, would council accept the State Government not transferring ownership of unused railway land in Loxton to Council, whilst Council transferred ownership of land in Berri of much greater value to the State Government?


SARC questions

The District Council of Loxton Waikerie has voted to provide the South Australian River Communities (SARC) with $3000, to assist with preparation of the SARC Murray Darling Basin (MND) draft plant submission.


A day of thanks

Since 2004 the Australian nation has had a National Day of Thanksgiving and the combined Christian community of Loxton has celebrated the event each year since 2007.


Mother’s Day poem

The years to her have not been kind;


Foolish political correctness

With Anzac Day still fresh in our minds, perhaps it is time to reflect on this great country of ours and hope that the foolish political correctness that is driving most people mad will come to an end soon.


Another ‘no’ on rail land request18-May-12


High tea a farewell to old kitchen18-May-12


HOCKEY WINS FOR LOXTON17-May-12


North falter against Renmark17-May-12


Tigers’ disappointing defeat17-May-12

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