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Friday's district power outage provided an interesting social experiment.
If 'food security' means the ability to purchase:
People of South Australia - wake up.
Have you seen the dry blocks in our area?
On behalf of the members of the Loxton-Berri Auxiliary of Novita Children's Services, I write to publicly acknowledge and thank the members of the Loxton and wider Riverland community for their recent generosity.
It was with pride that I accepted the KESAB Award for 'Best Public Garden' at the Australia Day breakfast on behalf of The Pines Management Committee and its volunteers.
As I write this, I am wincing in my chair and complaining loudly about my sunburnt legs.
Forty years ago on January 20, 1972 we arrived in Loxton as teachers with a young family. We intended to stay for four years and then transfer to Adelaide.
Our husband and father has been residing at the Country River Village, at Renmark for the past two and a half years.
The position taken by Ken Grundy in his letter (The Loxton News, January 11) is unfortunately ill informed and has not fully reflected our views or that of Anglicare SA.
2/Feb/12 The community is being called to rally against the State Government sale of the former Mill Corner rail land.
2/Feb/12 Member for Barker Patrick Secker is assuring Riverlanders that moving his electorate office out of the region would not significantly reduce his contact with local constituents.
2/Feb/12 A Loxton man who sexually abused four teenage boys will spend at least six years behind bars.
2/Feb/12 Loxton Waikerie Council has given the green light for the development of a new town playground at the Pioneer Rose Garden site.
2/Feb/12 A proposed program promoting anti-obesity in children was shot down at last week's Loxton Waikerie Council meeting.
2/Feb/12 The Loxton swimming pool has had a terrific summer, welcoming more people through the gate than last year.
2/Feb/12 Community members are being invited to attend an open meeting and barbecue hosted by the Loxton Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) group next Tuesday.
2/Feb/12 Berri Barmera residents' rubbish will be deposited in Loxton.
2/Feb/12 While a cooling breeze through an open window provides relief from the heat, locals are warned that it could also tempt thieves.
2/Feb/12 The establishment of a Riverland and Mallee primary producers business centre has come another step closer to fruition, after industry groups endorsed the proposal at a recent meeting.
2/Feb/12 The Loxton Waikerie Council has pledged $5000 towards a Community Men's Shed, despite concerns about its proposed location.
25/Jan/12 Tomorrow will be a special date on the calendar for local girl Amber Jackson-Music, who shares her birthday with Australia Day.
25/Jan/12 The recent contaminated imported juice scare has brought to light the importance of using "fresh, Australian produce first", according to a local producer.
25/Jan/12 Loxton Waikerie Council has held off making a decision on donating towards a Riverland Foodbank, citing a need for more information.
25/Jan/12 In the lead-up to next week's national tour start - kicking off with a performance at the Loxton Club – country music star Adam Harvey caught up with The Loxton News’ Emma Walter for a quick chat.
25/Jan/12 With grape harvest underway across the Riverland, one local grower has said recent reports of improved demand and prices are "positive signs" for the industry.
25/Jan/12 The Red Cross Blood Bank will resume sessions at Loxton next month, following the town's exclusion on the 2011 calendar.
25/Jan/12 Despite spending nearly $52,000 on district signage, several Loxton Waikerie Councillors have had second thoughts.
25/Jan/12 Local children are making the most of the hot weather in their final week of school holidays, with many taking refuge at the Loxton Swimming Pool.
25/Jan/12 Loxton High School principal Steve Marshall has admitted to feeling "a few nerves" about starting his new position, with the school year commencing on Monday.
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