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The Border Times

Locality: Renmark, South Australia, Australia

Address: 26 Ral Ral Avenue 5341 Renmark, SA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Good morning all, here's this week's Border Times front page. Also in this week's paper: * house fire at Wynarka * Show corner * Murrayville ambos host hazards session... * New call for Mallee highway passing lanes * Parilla market day success * Hot winds spell trouble for farmers * Road trip to boost Mallee Track communities * Masterplans for Pinnaroo and Lameroo * Intersection safety concerns * Southern Mallee District Council grant recipients * Talking fire at desert conference * Karoonda Area School shines at Adelaide Show * Off shears sales at Pinnaroo * Geranium Primary makes top 50 class * Lameroo swimmer at Masters * Mitch off to Sydney * Bowman at national bowls championships * Bullseyes claim minor round premiership Hope you enjoy this week's edition. As always drop us a line or give us a call if you have any story ideas, photos, reports, letters, etc. See more

24.01.2022 Hi everyone, just putting a call out for dust photos. Send them in!

24.01.2022 Good morning folk, here's this week's Border Times front page - out on Wednesday despite the long weekend. Also in this edition: * Rhyme time proves popular * A migrant's tale * Preparing for pedal prix 2020... * Pinnaroo waste water upgrade * Planned burns for autumn * Water pressure plans for Murrayville * Coronavirus's hit to agriculture * Legume workshop in Pinnaroo * Lameroo's Festival of Small Halls this Friday * Celebrations for Rose * World Day of Prayer at Lameroo and Pinnaroo * New attractions for Shalom Festival * Clean up Australia Day at Lameroo * Whistleblower's interview with David Arbon, MFL president * Pinnaroo and Border cricketers fall short * Borrika notches up number four * Sport results, as finals begin * Junior tennis champions * Cricket country cup report * Budding tennis player learn the ropes at Lameroo See more

23.01.2022 The South Australian government will close the state's borders from 4pm Tuesday. The Border Times understands a number of exemptions will be put in place for Border communities such as ours. We will know more tomorrow morning. Stay safe, look after each other.

23.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's front page. Also in this edition: *Murrayville Dramatic Society cancels its 2020 production. *Pastor Dan's column.... *Living in fear on the border. *MCC investigated Pinnaroo hub. *Cupper renews call for border bubbles to be put in place. *Students pitch plan ideas. *MRCC Budget adopted. *COVID test frustration. *Cov-idiots sneak in via Pinnaroo *Local church returns, then off again. *Back to takeaway. *Looking back. *Room to improve. As always if you have a story idea or photo or ad please call Deirdre on 08 8586 8000. Happy reading. See more

22.01.2022 Good morning, welcome to the first edition of The Border Times in 2020. Also in this edition: *Emma's perfect score. *Busy year for Lameroo Lions *Mallee group on high alert... *Local firies lend a hand *Hay on the way *Life membership for radio stalwart *Piano students annual concert *From SA to Lameroo, SA *School presentation nights *Neighbourhood Watch wrap *Council's PC gamer challenge *Light plans for tennis club *Mallee eightball returns See more

21.01.2022 Good morning folks, here's this week's front page. Also in this edition: *Search for community choir. *Christmas tree competition back for 2020. *Spotlight on council roads.... *Power problems at Karte farms. *A million metres challenge. *Look up and take care this summer. *Agriculture sector's take a domestic gap year plea. *CMWS update. *Around our schools. *Time to reflect. *Pastor Dan's column. *Survey to help secure local news future. *Hot Shots a hit with kids. *Looking back. *Details of the new restrictions. *Bowls results. *Tennis results. *Bowls teams. *Lock wins gun club's Mongrel award. *Winjeel claims MCC's athletics award. As we enter another tough stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, please stay safe, get tested if you have symptoms, and don't be afraid to reach out if things are getting a bit much. As always The Border Times welcomes stories, photographs, sports results, and ideas and pointers. Please contact Deirdre on 08 8586 8000, or email at [email protected]. See more

20.01.2022 Good morning folks, here's this week's Border Times. As you can imagine it is full of Australia Day stories and our very deserving Australia Day awardees: Peter Willersdorf, Marjorie Schroeder, Pinnaroo RSL sub branch, Lynton Barrett, Roger Pahl. Our Karoonda awardees were featured last week, but we do have a photo of them from Sunday's celebrations at Wynarka. Also in the paper: *Big plans for Christian music festival *Lions pool party a splashing success *New rules for moto...rbike riders flagged *Ins and outs for Murrayville Bulldogs Enjoy. Don't forget to contact us if you have a story and/or photo idea, or want to submit something. See more

19.01.2022 Good morning readers, here's this week's Border Times front page. Also in this week's paper: *Pastor Dan's column. *Quiz night date. *Work to begin on village plan.... *Showground toilets new option. *$25,000 for local arts project. *Council minimises COVID-19 impact. *More work needed at institute. *Gardening tips via webinars. *Research boost for regional tertiary students. *Shutting shop thanks to COVID-19. *1800 jobs at Viterra. *Cheers to 70 years of love. *Cross border regulations update. *Southern Mallee road works. *Down memory lane - a column by Rosita Lloyde. *Sports hub to guide development. *Golfers tee off. *Tennis club lands lights grant. *Abbie aims for fitness. *The whistleblower. *Looking back. *Dirt bikes return. *Todd's podium finish Don't forget if you have a story or photo idea for Deirdre at the Border Times, give us a call on 08 8586 8000. See more

18.01.2022 Good morning folks, here's this week's front page. Also in this edition: *Alana's small halls journey. *$300k hay fire at Parilla. *Grant boost for playground.... *Southern Mallee delves into health. *Library on track for May opening. *Long lunch under the pines. *Gospel to return to Shalom Festival. *Free tickets to School of Rock. *CFA championships test contestants. *Whistleblower column number four. *Top gong for off-road champions *Flush of new players at Lameroo. As always give Deirdre a call for story and photo ideas, and Melissa for advertising, on 08 8586 8000. Enjoy the long weekend. See more

18.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's Border Times front page. Also in this edition: *The road to Pinnaroo in 1905. *Fears for more border closures.... *GM crop input sought. *Dabinett steps down as Grain Producers SA chair. *Counselling available at Oasis centre. *Around our schools. *Border rules relief. *Council's $845K support package. *Murray Mallee perform at SAPSASA soccer carnival. *Mallee planned burns begin. *Pastor Dan's column. *Council's waste tricks and tips. *COVID cup enjoyment. *Junior football actions. Don't forget to send us in you story ideas, photos and advertising. See more

17.01.2022 Good morning readers, Please understand the Border Times went to print before yesterday's announcements on easing of border restrictions. Inside today is our 44-page Farmer magazine. Also in this week's paper: *Pollies unite on border control.... *Testing times along the Mallee Track. *Karoonda CEO on the move. *Shopping day cancelled. *GM Crop debate *Heroic rescue at Port Elliott. *Webster backs ag workers code. *Mayor and deputy mayor's letter to the community. *MRCC elections loom. *Council calls for input on community policy. *Footy clubs commit to 2021. *Abbie's top five. *Summer basketball cancelled. As always, we would love your input. Border Times can be contacted on 08 8586 8000 See more

16.01.2022 Here we are, another week, another paper. Also in this week's edition: *Christmas Tree challenge *Countdown to Christmas Shopping day *Drought projects open... *Simon's council vision *CFS trucks bound for NSW *Silver award for Colour Up Karoonda *Know your code for harvest *Wetlands group tick off boxes *Pinnaroo to host Ronald McDonald charity cyclists *Windy conditions strike the Mallee *Cup lunch supports hospital *Fat Farmers fight for fitness *U2 and me: The Joshua Tree revisited *Darts tournament *Summer fun plans at Mallee Track pools *Sport results *Barrett to return to BDT *Colour and fun at LRCS See more

16.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's front page of The Border Times. Please understand The Border Times went to press before yesterday's announcement that cross border bubble members no longer have to have weekly COVID-19 tests. We are looking forward to being able to announce an opening of borders very soon! Also in this edition: *3MBR back on air. *Preparing for fire.... *Fire season declared. *New signs honour Larry. *A treasure trove of memories. *Around our schools. *McPiggery hosts field day. *Scouts back on board *Council seeks input on roads program. *Looking back column. *CWA ladies back on deck. *GM Crops get SA go ahead. *Salvation Jane makes a comeback across the Murraylands. *VACSWIm returns to southern Mallee. *Murrayville pool opens for summer. *Mallee cricketers' big day out in the Riverland. *Tennis returns. *Fours championship at Murrayville. As always send in your ideas, stories, photos, and advertising. Deirdre can be reached on 08 8586 8000. See more

15.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's front page. Also in this week: * Sharing the skills of sound * Hunt of for Lameroo Regional Community School reunion... * Fuel case * Childcare openings this weekend * Power crisis hits * Call to stay fire vigilant * Vet calls for help to identify snake * Back to school pics * Festival of Small Halls returns to Lameroo * Sport cancelled due to heat, then rain * Netballers hit the training courts * Regions combine to stage fire demo * Klun to lead Peake Lions * Dabinett to lead SupaRoos for second term. See more

14.01.2022 Good morning readers, Here's this week's Border Times. Just a note on basketball, after going to print Friday's grand finals were cancelled. This means premiership winners are: Secondary - Murrayville, Junior - Murrayville, Women - Lameroo, Men - Murrayville. Also since going to print a decision has been made to push back the Mallee Football League games until May 31. This will mean a shortened season with 10 games and finals rather than 15 and finals. this date change is als...o expected to affect the netballers. In regards to bowls finals, the association executive are meeting tonight (Wednesday) to make a decision, but it is expected the rest of the finals will not go ahead. Also, with the tennis, officials are meeting today to make a decision. I will keep you updated as much as possible. If you have an event that has had to be cancelled, please give me a call to help get the word out. Likewise if you are still going ahead, please let me know as well. For now, here's what else is in your community newspaper: * Helping our a stitch at a time * Call to consider elderly shoppers * COVID-19 testing stations to be rolled out across our region * Pistachio harvest looking good. * Thong tree gathering comment at Murrayville * David's gospel guitar appearance * Planning pays off for swim carnival * Altus claims cricket's top gong. * Whistleblower column number 6 * Sports results * Parilla win cricket premiership, Lameroo claim colts * Winter sport on watch and act * Hazelwood focuses on Supercars future. See more

14.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's Border Times front page. Also in this edition: *Avoiding a Mildura councillor bubble. *Looking after council's outlying areas.... *Big numbers for Lameroo sheep sale. *When a donut is not just a donut. *Mallee welcomes widespread rain. *Budget funding for councils. *90 years of memories. *Candidate profiles for MRCC election. *Farm Fair's future. *Murray Basin Rail Project. *Deadline for MRCC voting. *Looking back column. *Keeping Murrayville bowlers safe. *Cricket results. *Bowls results. *Gel blaster declared firearms. *Wilkawatt Gun Club's monthly shoot. Cheers, As always please send in story ideas, photos, ads, and competition results. Have a great week! See more

13.01.2022 Good morning folks, here is this week's front page. Also in this week's edition: *Deirdre's U2 review *Library's April delivery date *Riding for the kids... *Andrew keeps council's top job *Changes to PATS scheme *LRCS ecosystem camp *sports results *Brown to coach Karoonda *SA country win interstate golf tournament See more

13.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's front page. Also in this week's edition: *A tale of two towns *JobKeeper welcomed as things improve... *Wastewater upgrade under way *Prepared for COVID-19 *New brand for southern Mallee towns *Wildflowers in our national parks welcome recent rain *Exercise virus buster at Pinnaroo *The whistleblower *1954 grand final thriller *Nil change to salary cap sort *Junior footy plans *Junior netball plans Don't forget, if you have a story idea, photo, or ad give Deirdre a call on 08 8586 8000 See more

10.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's Border Times front page. Also in this edition: *Year 12 in a time of COVID-19 *Markets draw bumper crowd... *CWA ladies back *Alice at Lameroo *Border petition *Slithery reminder *Lameroo group moving forward *Election results in a week *90th birthday recollections for Ken *Losing locks for leukaemia *Around our schools *Aerodrome takes shape *Landowners urged to prepare for fire season *'Techgirls land state awards *Looking back *90 years of memories, instalment two. *Dancers cap off challenging year *New brand to roll out across Southern Mallee *Cricket and bowls results *Travel allowance disappointment Don't forget to send in your story ideas, photos and advertising. You can contact Deirdre on 08 8586 8000

09.01.2022 Good afternoon folks, Sorry for the late post. Also in this week's edition: * Lameroo Lions at Baan Hill * Pinnaroo Show corner - don't forget your lucky ticket!... * Show organisers call for entries * More drought help on the way * New laws could hit country newspapers * Mental Health first aid training course * Jocelyn's insight into mallee flora * Countdown to The Red Hour. * Moto Run to motor into Lameroo * Camp Quality heads for Murrayville * Summer sport previews * Hazelwood to take on the mountain * Locals taste off-road success That's most of it. Have a great week and enjoy the long weekend ahead of the Pinnaroo Show next Wednesday. Get your entries in! See more

09.01.2022 Latest details. Will know more about local exemptions tomorrow.

09.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's Border Times front page. Also in this edition: *A message from Mildura Rural City Council Mayor *Strawberry fete cancelled... *Quiz night called off for 2020 *Welcome rain *SALA comes to Karoonda *Commonsense plea for truckies *Soldiering on during COVID *Don't be afraid to reach out *Around our schools *Murray Mallee SAPSASA news *Golfers reminisce *New Victorian restrictions a burden for regional Victoria *The whistleblower *Looking back *Cockles shines at Wilkawatt *Mallee Cup moved to Murray Bridge. Don't forget if you have a story, photo or ad for the Border Times give Deirdre a call on 08 8586 8000. See more

08.01.2022 Good morning, here's this week's Border Times. Also this week: *Pinnaroo and Lameroo's masterplans update *Pounding the highways for BeyondBlue *Mystery of the missing sign... *Road upgrade along Brown's Well highway *New work for community gym *Recycling returns to MRCC *Salvation Army to set up shop in Pinnaroo *Funding boost to Heritage Agreements *Remembrance Day reports *Changes ahead for NRM *Road caution over harvest *Karoonda council's 2040 vision *Cowangie CWA elections *Christmas shopping bonanza *Summer sport results *Mitch tees off for Sydney *Morgan goes back to back at Wilkawatt See more

07.01.2022 Good morning readers, Here's this week's front page. We are all back on board after technical difficulties while Deirdre was working from home. Also in this week's paper: * Pinnaroo's arts and health project * How to help out a mate... * School boost to prepare for year 7 * Police warning over spate of break-ins * Reinventing church in COVID-19 * Youth theatre's Mallee inroads * Scouts look to reform * Around our schools * Funding for Mallee Family Care * Change to border approval process * Pinnaroo gym to reopen * Whistleblower column * Looking back * Off roaders back on the track * Panthers postpone reunion. See more

07.01.2022 Well, just when you think you have the cross border situation covered..... Just hours after going to print came the news the border restrictions will revert to the 40km zone for cross border communities from midnight Thursday, if there are no cases of community transmission. Good news for our community.

07.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's front page. Also in this week's paper: *Showcasing new Christian music. *March markets to boost Parilla.... *Masterplan released for comment. *Signs of the time *Top prices for local bulls. *Murrayville to become a heart safe community. *Tenders to close for Karoonda pool. *End of the line for Holden fan. *Cathy and Kurt's small halls debut. *Three-bin system to be rolled out across MRCC. *Lameroo feature. *New training places for rural GPs *Pub v Pub golf challenge. *Murrayville scoop the pool. *Zone skeet qualifier at Wilkawatt. *Lameroo bowls club news. *Sport results. *Roydn's off road challenge *Mallee Swimming Club to host district event. AND ALSO CHECK OUT OUR FARMER MAGAZINE INSIDE THIS WEEK'S BORDER TIMES. As always give Deirdre a call on 08 8586 8000 if you have photos, stories or ideas for a story. See more

07.01.2022 Here we are after a bit of a break. Also in this week's paper: *Border Times mail bag *Parks personnel train for fire *One Nation senator stops off in Pinnaroo *Bank pulls grants support... *Cathy's state drama award *VCAT application to be withdrawn *Border Track closed for summer *Nationals fire new salvo over rail project *From the Mallee to Delhi *Open Day call out for Lameroo CFS *Scholarships open in Mallee *Lameroo fete raises $2500 for hospital *Pinnaroo business marks 20 years *Summer sports results *Big plans for Karoonda football club Enjoy. See more

07.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's front page. Also In this week's paper: *Pastor Dan's column. *August opening for Mallee cinema.... *Dana and Josie's MRI struggle. *COVID-19's mental impact. *A need for COVID risk assessment. *SAPOL's border travel restrictions outlined. *Lentil flour goes onlline. *Maynard's deli reopens as LFM's. *Church rebuild by April. *Call for border flexibility. *Delay to Murrayville stormwater upgrades. *Geranium bowling club elections. *Tintinara's big $600,000 upgrade. *Pfeiffer makes A grade at Wilkawatt. *Ladies golf report. *Looking back. *The whistleblower. *Mixed netball returns to Lameroo. *Health program for girls See more

06.01.2022 Good morning everyone. Here's this week's Border Times front page. Also in this week: * History signs at railway station * Karoonda's drought fund wishlist * Fodder dash to KI... * No certainty for GM crops * Next step for nature project * Australia Day accolades at Karoonda - citizen of the year, young citizen of the year, event of the year * town centre plans update. * Childcare centre February openings * Senator Rex Patrick drops in * Book them out campaign launched * Student art's recycling message * Plans to livestream Mallee football * Local swim club lends a hand * Next step for Karoonda clubrooms * Todd's new role See more

06.01.2022 Good morning folks, here's this week's front page. Also in this edition: *letters to the editor *Car theft in the Murray Mallee *Luke's big night out *Plans get tick of approval... *Parliamentary prize for Cooper *Lameroo locals look to move forward *Alice-The Musical review *MRCC seeks COVID feedback *Grants season opens at MRCC *Pastor Dan's column *A treasure trove of memories *Around our schools *Easing of restrictions around aged care facilities *Rewards for getting it sorted *Mallee SAPSASA news *Go local campaign launches in Barker. *Bowls, tennis and cricket results. *Looking back. *Browny's back at Karoonda As always The Border Times welcomes news, photos and advertising. See more

04.01.2022 Good morning all, here's this week's front page. Also in this edition: *Michaela's back in town *East Murray Area School to be sold *Repairs at Murrayville toilets... *Signage study *Karoonda joins the Children's University *Jill's wedding joy *SA's dental decay crisis *Heavy vehicle safety push *Endless praise to perform at Shalom *Whistleblower column number two *Swimming sports at Lameroo/Geranium, Pinnaroo and Murrayville *Sports results *Todd takes aim at Superloop *Abbie's stellar round one As always if you have story idea or photo give Deirdre a call on 8586 8000. See more

04.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's edition of The Border Times. This week was not without its challenges. Also in this week's paper: *Exam countdown begins.... *Get ready for fire danger season. *Return of the Parilla market. *Edward dabbles in artistic expression. *Pasin welcomes jobseeker support. *Centre receives new defibrillator. *Pastor Dan's column. *Looking back. *Around our schools. *Pennant title for Murraylands. *Self esteem program extended. *Council funding to tackle pests. *Regional employers desperate for staff, says Pasin. *Ready to serve up a new season. *Cricket results. *Bowls results. *Bowls teams See more

03.01.2022 Good morning folks. Also in this edition: *Alana's small halls journey. *$300,000 fire at Parilla. *Grant boost for playground.... *Southern Mallee council delves into health. *Library on track for May opening. *Long lunch under the pines at Lameroo *Gospel to return to Shalom Festival. *Free tickets to School of Rock. *CFA championships test contestants. *Whistleblower column, issue number four *Top gong for off-road champions *Flush of new players at Lameroo. See more

01.01.2022 Morning folks, Here's your February 12, 2020 front page. Also in this week's paper: * Andrew's back for Shalom Festival. * SA police launch Operation High Impact.... * Talking wetlands plans * $6500 boost for Halidon CFS * Big upgrades at Big Billy * Nutrient data to help Mallee growers * The whistleblower's first 2020 colun * Abbie's big hopes for 2020 * SANFL launches state bushfire appeal round. Get you copy at your local newsagent. If you would like a copy posted to you, drop us a message. See more

01.01.2022 Good morning folks, Here's this week's front page. Also in this edition: * Mallee formal to be recheduled. * Border confusion for locals.... * Call to ease rules for regional areas. * Rates rise flagged for Karoonda. * $100k for Oscar. * Jabuk's war memorial upgrade. * Karoonda emergency department to reopen. * Murrayville wetlands progress. * Council's new bins ready to use. * Around our schools. * Landscape board announced. * Council's bid for approval. * 3700 on JobKeeper in Barker. * Lutherans to go back to church. * Parks ready to welcome holiday visitors. * Watson family's greyhound journey. * Todd plans Sydney redemption. * The whistleblower * Looking back * Golfers enjoy golf bingo * Junior footy training plan * Sporting groups push for facility upgrade. See more