2009: No weir at Welly
From the archives of The Murray Valley Standard, July 2, 2009.Despite promises to make an announcement before the end of June, a state government...
All say stick with the Basin Plan
The Murray-Darling Basin Plan will safeguard the River Murray’s future, candidates agreed.Mr Pasin said support was unanimous among South Australians and across party lines, and...
Seniors, disability pensions
Ms Zeppel said Family First would not take away funding from seniors and Mr Stacey said government must take care of the most vulnerable.Mr...
Divided on asylum seekers
Mr Stacey said asylum seekers had contributed to local agriculture and helped grow the economy.Ms Zeppel advocated for Christian refugees but suggested the Islamic...
Carbon emissions: tax or not?
Mr Keough said producing cheap energy was unsustainable and that climate change was a result of human activity that must be addressed.Mr O’Brien believed in...
Five candidates fight it out
The five candidates for the seat in Barker faced a number of questions at The Standard’s Barker Election Forum.See what each of the candidates wanted voters...
Local music’s future
The talent is there, but the opportunities for live music in the Murraylands have been few in recent years.Murray Bridge youth centre The Station...
Battle for Barker
The five potential Members for Barker gathered at a forum on Tuesday night to fight for their chance to be the voice of the...
Train drive experience at Milang
The Milang Railway Museum have taken things to a new level by providing a train driving experience for young and old.Following the restoration of...
Rising from the ashes
A new vision has set up shop at Bowhill to restore what was lost in a devastating blaze three years ago.In 2013, a fire destroyed Bowhill General...
Food stop’s cancer funds
The Lions Club of Lameroo’s biannual food stop took place over the Easter long weekend, inviting locals and visitors to enjoy a barbecue, all...
