With more rain and wind expected to impact South Australia on Wednesday and Thursday, the State Emergency Service (SES) are distributing sandbags from four locations in the Riverland tonight between 7pm and 9pm. For your nearest location see media release below.

The following access roads to Katarapko National Park have been closed to the public due to recent heavy rains. Draper Road, Berri will be closed at the old Rodeo Grounds and also Eckert's Road, Winkie, from Lower Winkie Road. It is anticipated that the roads will re-open early next week.

AusIndustry is inviting businesses and industry of all sizes to attend a FREE information session (at the Berri Hotel) to learn more about Federal Government programmes which can support your business.

September is Dementia Awareness Month and Council has embarked on a project focusing on fostering a Dementia Friendly Community. Dementia is quickly emerging as one of the most critical global public health challenges and it is no different in our district with an aging population becoming a greater percentage of our demographic. Currently no cure for Dementia and with the population trend of people living longer, we will likely see more people living in the community with this illness being cared for at home by family and carers. .

As part of Council's Road Sealing program, a number of works are currently under construction.

As part of Council's Road Sealing program, work has commenced on Coates Road and Renfrey Road intersection. The intersection has been built up for safer approach before continuing with the main section of road.

Are you between 17 and 24, an Australian citizen or a permanent resident, would like to be paid an allowance whilst gaining skills, training and experience whilst making a difference to the environment in your local community?

Pipe repair works are being undertaken in Barmera on 20 July. As part of these work, there will be some road closures and detours around the intersection of Barwell Avenue and Laffer Street. These works are due to commence around 8.00am, please slow down and take care.

The South Australian Community Achievement Awards are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities and businesses are making throughout South Australia.

Did you know that it is illegal to park or stop on footpaths, dividing paths and nature strips? During the month of July, Council will be undertaking a targeted campaign addressing the issue of illegal parking within our region.