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Barrage of Lies

When South Australians were trying to turn their estuary into a freshwater dam in the 1940’s, the Mulloway natural migration was devastated. Now, Australia’s only freshwater estuary hangs like a noose around the neck of the Murray Darling Basin...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 Feb 2025

News

Moulamein Reach Finals

In their maiden year in the Northern District Lawn Tennis Association, Moulamein Tennis Club has snuck into the finals. Entering just a junior and Division 2 side, Moulamein utilised the hospitality of Barham Lawn Tennis Club as their grounds for...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 Feb 2025

The Bridge

Millthorpe Wants More for Farrer

Independent candidate for Farrer Michelle Millthorpe was in Barham this week as she toured the electorate. Spurred on by a desire to see a fair deal for Farrer, Millthorpe believes the status quo is not doing Farrer justice. “I’ve got real...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 Feb 2025

The Bridge

High Hopes for Hemp

Local producers flocked to the farm of Michael and Felicia Chalmers this week to check out a towering three-and-a-half-metre-tall crop of hemp. “I became aware that Murray Industrial Hemp (MIH), through Western Murray Land Improvement Group, was...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

20 Feb 2025

News

Investors See a Future in Hemp

Murray Industrial Hemp has attracted initial investors with limited spots left for those who see a bright future in building products made from the miracle plant. Scientifically known as Cannabis sativa, industrial hemp is specifically bred to...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

30 Jan 2025

The Bridge

Moulamein Gathers

A healthy crowd had gathered in the “triangle” at Moulamein to celebrate Australia Day. The picturesque setting along the Edward River was abuzz with the cockies’ chorus and a flurry of volunteer action. The Moulamein RFS was all hands on...

Lloyd Polkinghorne

30 Jan 2025