news http://loxton-news.com.au/news/ Latest articles on The Loxton News Fri, 18 May 2012 20:49:00 Fri, 18 May 2012 20:49:00 en-au Copyright 2012 The Loxton News. All rights reserved. Triplezero.com.au 15 http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16180-golf-clubs-water-plea?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16180-golf-clubs-water-plea?from=rss 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. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15555-great-grape-stomp?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15555-great-grape-stomp?from=rss The community had a ‘stomping’ good time at Loxton North Primary School’s Harvest Festival on Friday. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16181-citrus-industry-shake-up?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16181-citrus-industry-shake-up?from=rss 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. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16182-foodbank-opened?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16182-foodbank-opened?from=rss Foodbank SA’s Riverland branch was officially launched in Berri on Thursday, with local welfare and community groups set to benefit. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16183-jazz-virtuosoE28099s-visit-planned?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16183-jazz-virtuosoE28099s-visit-planned?from=rss 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. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16184-mozzie-mayhem-for-residents?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16184-mozzie-mayhem-for-residents?from=rss Many local residents may have noticed high mosquito numbers around their homes, despite the departure of warmer weather. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16191-another-E28098noE28099-on-rail-land-request?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16191-another-E28098noE28099-on-rail-land-request?from=rss The State Government has refused to budge on the former rail land sale, despite renewed attempts at negotiation. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16192-high-tea-a-farewell-to-old-kitchen?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/16192-high-tea-a-farewell-to-old-kitchen?from=rss The Loxton Country Women’s Association (CWA) ladies set out their best china on Sunday, with more than 40 people attending the organisation’s Mothers’ Day High Tea event. Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15557-tonyE28099s-lifetime-of-ferreting?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15557-tonyE28099s-lifetime-of-ferreting?from=rss Tony Hopper has been ‘ferreting’ for 69 years, donating his equipment to the Loxton fishing and rabbiting history group on his recent ‘retirement’. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15565-christmas-cash-gifts-E28093-in-april-?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15565-christmas-cash-gifts-E28093-in-april-?from=rss Three organisations have been given an early festive bonus, with $500 of funding courtesy of the Loxton Christmas Tree Festival. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15559-riverland-wide-power-outage?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15559-riverland-wide-power-outage?from=rss Riverland residents and businesses were left without power for several hours on Monday night. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15560-an-E28098adventureE28099-of-ambition-?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15560-an-E28098adventureE28099-of-ambition-?from=rss Loxton’s Sarah Feetham will be one of 45 year 11 students from across the country to take part in the Rotary Adventure in Citizenship next month. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15558-wash-day-display?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15558-wash-day-display?from=rss Anyone who has ever complained about having to do their laundry is invited to visit Loxton’s Historical Village on Easter Sunday, to see how washing was done in the ‘good old days’. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15556-tourists-ignore-E28098mixed-messagesE28099-?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15556-tourists-ignore-E28098mixed-messagesE28099-?from=rss “Mixed messages” about the River Murray from metropolitan media outlets have done little to dampen the enthusiasm of tourists planning to visit Loxton over the Easter break. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15196-school-report-east-murray-students-making-a-splash?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15196-school-report-east-murray-students-making-a-splash?from=rss On February 9 East Murray Area School held its annual school swimming carnival. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15197-school-report-food-fun-and-fundraising?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15197-school-report-food-fun-and-fundraising?from=rss Once again Loxton High School’s annual Continental is fast approaching. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15194-reflecting-on-rotary?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15194-reflecting-on-rotary?from=rss Last Thursday marked the ‘birthday’ of Rotary International, with the Loxton club reflecting on the organisation’s achievements. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15195-planning-parunaE28099s-centenary-celebrations?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15195-planning-parunaE28099s-centenary-celebrations?from=rss The community is being called upon to attend a public meeting called by the Loxton Waikerie Council, to organise and promote 2014 centenary celebrations for the Brown’s Well district. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15193-riding-by-the-river?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15193-riding-by-the-river?from=rss Seven local horse riders, plus three support volunteers, participated in a ‘river ride’ at Pyap recently. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15192-councilE28099s-food-waste-funding?from=rss http://loxton-news.com.au/news/15192-councilE28099s-food-waste-funding?from=rss The Loxton Waikerie Council’s efforts to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill have stepped up, after council applied for funding to assist with the kerbside co-collection of both food and green waste. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 The Loxton News