UNBELIEVABLE: Riverland - Caught on Camera

Dangerous driver jailed for Sturt Highway head-on crash that killed Riverland couple

A 74-year-old who admitted he was driving dangerously when he was involved in a fatal head-on crash that claimed the lives of a Riverland couple will spend more than three years behind bars, with the judge telling him "time in prison will be difficult".

ABC News · May 30, 2023

Big Orange development application outlines plans for distillery, restaurant at former tourist attraction

One of Australia's iconic "big things" looks set to be revived as a tourist attraction after sitting dormant in South Australia's Riverland region for almost 20 years.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2023

Nurses, midwives call for 24/7 onsite security after violence, threats in regional SA hospitals

A union is calling for round-the-clock onsite security to protect nurses at a hospital in regional South Australia, claiming staff are dealing with "violence and trauma" on a regular basis.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Riverland Football League in discussions for Mallee clubs to join its competition as a merged team

Two country football clubs have been left without a league, but one neighbouring competition is willing to bring them in — under one condition.

ABC News · Sep 26, 2022

Suspicious chemical spill at Riverland post office linked to drug raids, police say

Two men have been charged and remanded in custody after a series of raids in South Australia, police say.

ABC News · Sep 1, 2022

Relief teachers in short supply as Riverland school looks for staff to cover absences

Rivergum Christian College in the Riverland is looking for primary and secondary-trained teachers to become relief staff to cover absences amid a national shortage.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

Football legend Russell Ebert honoured in SANFL tribute match in the Riverland

Late football legend Russell Ebert's sporting prowess was only surpassed by his community spirit, as was evident at a home town tribute match which drew thousands of people to pay their respects.

ABC News · May 24, 2022

Young queer people in regional SA find their voice through costume program

Expressing yourself in a regional community can be tough, but a new program is helping queer youths find their voice.

ABC News · May 2, 2022

Riverland sports leagues' struggle for numbers reflect national trend

From an Olympic gold medallist to AFL legends, SA's Riverland has turned out its share of sports stars. But now, in a reflection of a national trend, participation numbers have taken a dive.

ABC News · Apr 11, 2022

Restless Dance Theatre gives Riverland's Darcy Carpenter a career

With hopes of one day becoming a dance teacher, the 23-year-old wants other people with disabilities to know they can "do anything".

ABC News · Mar 9, 2022