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Work to repair more than 50 levee banks underway as burst impacts Murraylands town

South Australia's State Emergency Service (SES) says engineers are working to repair more than 50 levee banks along the River Murray ahead of the flood peak which is now expected from Boxing Day in Renmark.

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Riverland communities encourage tourists to visit the region and support local businesses

Riverland locals are using innovative ways to entice visitors to the region amid the River Murray flood emergency, saying people should not miss this natural event.

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When and where the River Murray flooding is expected to peak in South Australia's Riverland

Floodwaters from NSW and Victoria are inundating South Australia's Riverland region. Here is a look at what is expected in the coming weeks.

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Riverland wine industry calls for assistance during grape glut crisis, River Murray flood

The federal government rejects Riverland wine industry's call for immediate financial assistance despite a warning more than 200 hectares of vineyards are forecast to be lost to floodwaters in a week's time.

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Floods are engulfing River Murray communities — but irrigators are facing potential water shortages

Riverland irrigators say that, despite the inundation of their region, they are facing the possibility of being unable to water their crops because of unexpected power cuts to their pumps.

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SA Football capitalises on World Cup momentum to encourage regional kids to take up soccer

Country kids will now be on SA Football's radar with a new role for the Limestone Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Riverland aimed at encouraging more children to try the world game.

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Kingston-on-Murray Caravan Park in SA's Riverland evacuated after levee defects identified

South Australia's River Murray flood emergency is continuing to intensify, with caravan parks under threat and a Renmark grower powerless to stop water from engulfing his vineyard when a levee broke.

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Flooding impacts commute for Riverland residents, as SA government secures accommodation

The state government says it has secured more than 22,000 nights of accommodation for those impacted by the flood event, but residents are feeling the pinch as waters rise.

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Call to visit SA Riverland despite floods

Tourists should continue to visit South Australia's Riverland, the premier says, despite the Murray flooding that's affecting thousands of properties.

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Body of man found in Ross Lagoon at Taylorville, in SA's Riverland

The body of a man has been found in waters at Taylorville, near Waikerie in South Australia's Riverland.

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Community watering hole anchors Cobdogla against rising River Murray waters

Cobdogla is small, with a population that is just shy of 400 people. But at its centre is a community club with a big heart.

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SA premier understands flood anxiety

South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has empathised with rising anxiety levels among Riverland communities over rising flood waters.

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Lake Bonney closed off from Murray River at Barmera as Riverland flood peak approaches

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River Murray flows to reach 220 gigalitres a day by the end of the year

Up to 180 gigalitres a day is already flowing into the River Murray with people in the Riverland being told to expect between 190 and 220 gigalitres a day by the end of the year.

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JEV vaccine eligibility expanded in Riverland but concerns surprise power outages may spoil jabs

Thousands more people will be eligible for a vaccination against the Japanese encephalitis virus as the River Murray continues to rise in South Australia, but a pharmacist warns that power outages may spoil the vaccines.

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Riverland cellar doors and breweries experience visitor downturn due to tourists' perceived flood concerns

Despite being based well out of any flood zones, a brewery and winery in SA's Riverland are experiencing a downturn in business in what should be their busiest season.

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Riverland resident spends thousands building private levee, but can't claim flood assistance

Cathy's home in South Australia usually sits 1 kilometre from the River Murray, but as daily flows across the border reach 1974 flood levels, the water is now lapping up to her property.

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Rising River Murray leads to power worries for Riverland farmers, as some Renmark aged care residents to be evacuated

As the River Murray continues to rise, farmers worry about the impacts of having their power cut off. Meanwhile, authorities will begin relocating a group of the most vulnerable aged care residents from Renmark this week.

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Renmark readies as SA flood peak looms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Peter Malinauskas have visited the South Australian town of Renmark which is expecting record flood levels.

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Riverland drug trafficking police officer Daniel Schatto has sentence reduced after appeal

A former South Australian police officer jailed for drug trafficking will be released from prison on a good behaviour bond after his sentence was found to be "manifestly excessive".

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Generator demand soars in SA ahead of Murray River flood peak

Power has already been cut off to hundreds of properties in the Riverland and that number could become thousands in the coming weeks.

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Riverland's second flood peak to hit at Christmas with 185 gigalitres to flow into River Murray each day

Those in Greater Adelaide consume about 200 gigalitres of water a year, but now the state faces the prospect of that much water coming across the border into the River Murray every day, Premier Peter Malinauskas says.

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Major flood emergency declared in the Riverland as floodwaters continue to rise

The South Australian government has declared a major emergency as River Murray floodwaters continue to rise, with the potential for a second peak "even higher than the first".

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Authorities warn 2,000 SA Riverland shacks and homes will be disconnected from power amid flooding

Authorities warn that approximately 2,000 shacks and homes will be disconnected from electricity in South Australia's Riverland in the coming weeks.

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River Murray flood predictions leave locals in limbo amid levee construction

Riverland locals are bracing for inundation, with increased flows down the River Murray expected to "overtop" the second floor of low-lying dwellings — but some say preparations for anticipated floodwaters fall well short of what is needed.

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