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COMMUNITY 

INFORMATION 

DIRECTORY

Welcoming Message 

Mayor Rod Thomas 

Dear Resident 

This directory is a guide to the services and activities in your community. 

The quality of life in our council area relies on the ability to access basic services 

and opportunities. The Community Directory has been produced to ensure that 

residents have the information needed to take advantage of the many 

opportunities available for health, growth and well-being. 

The health of any community can be measured by the caring attitude and 

involvement of its people. It is in this area that we are indeed fortunate, as one 

look at the number and range of community services which owe their existence 

to the voluntary efforts of the Renmark Paringa district residents will reveal. 

On behalf of the Council and the community, I would like to welcome you to our 

district, and hope that you find this guide informative and useful. 

Rod Thomas 

Mayor 

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HOW TO USE THIS DIRECTORY 

This directory has been produced by the Renmark Paringa Council to inform 

residents of local and other relevant services available. Council are committed to 

revise this directory annually, to ensure appropriate updates are carried out. 

To find information in the directory you can use the contents page, which 

contains main headings and a list of services from a-z. 

If you are looking for a specific organisation or type of service, these are listed 

alphabetically in the index at the back of this directory. Sport & Leisure Clubs 

and Associations, and Community Groups are listed by activity only, not by 

name. 

If you can not find the information you need about an organisation or service, 

please contact the Council Office on 8586 6609 and the staff will endeavour to 

help you find what you are looking for. 

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ABOUT YOUR COUNCIL & DISTRICT 

The District Council of Renmark Paringa was established on July 1, 1996 when 

the former District Council of Paringa and Corporation of the Town of Renmark 

amalgamated. On January 1, 2003, the Council changed its name to Renmark 

Paringa Council. The towns of Renmark and Paringa are separated by the River 

Murray and access between the two is provided by the historic Paringa Bridge. 

This bridge has a lifting span and was, until 1983, used for both rail and road 

transport. The former railway corridor now forms part of the walking and 

bicycle trail between the two towns. Lyrup, a smaller township of 400 residents 

is down stream of Renmark. The following is a brief overview of some of the 

features of the District: 

• Covers an area of 921 square kilometres 

• Has a population of 9836 as at the June 2001 Census 

• Has 6 Primary Schools and one High School 

• A major wine grape production area 

• Extensive areas of stone fruit, citrus, olives and nuts 

• Export and domestic market packing and processing facilities 

• Cereal crops and wool production 

• Angove’s Wines producers of famous “St Agnes” Brandy 

• “Olivewood” home of the Chaffey Brothers, Settlers of Renmark, a 

National Trust property 

• Home of the regional arts facility The Chaffey Theatre 

• Home port of “PS Industry” a wood fired paddle steamer 

• The McCormick Centre for the Environment 

• Extensive sporting and recreational facilities 

• A large number of parks, gardens and reserves 

The Council area consists of a dry land farming strip along the eastern boundary 

adjoining the Victoria/South Australia border. Irrigation has lead to extensive 

horticulture activities throughout the remainder of the area. While wine grape 

production is significant there are major citrus and nut plantations in existence 

together with vegetable and stone fruit production. Major horticultural and 

viticultural packers and processors market local produce to both the 

international and domestic market and provide significant employment 

opportunities to the local community. 

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The area provides an expansive array of sporting and recreation facilities 

together with the normal water based activities associated with the River 

Murray. Renmark is now a deregulated shopping district and the larger 

supermarkets now open 7 days a week. The area is well serviced by various 

licensed premises that feature an extensive array of services including 

accommodation, entertainment and function catering. 

RENMARK PARINGA COUNCIL 

PO BOX 730, RENMARK SA 5341 

OFFICE HOURS: 9:00AM – 5:00PM 

Council Office & Chambers 

Works Depot 

Ral Ral Avenue, PO Box 730 

Lindsay Point Road 

Renmark SA 5341 Paringa SA 5340 

Phone: (08) 8586 6609 Phone: 0417 334 837 

Fax: (08) 8586 6542 

www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au 

council@renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au 

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Accommodation 

Renmark Hotel Motel 

Murray Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6755 

BUSINESS LISTING 

Renmark Country Club 

Sturt Highway, Renmark 

Phone – 8595 1401 

Citrus Valley Motel 

210 Renmark Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6717 

Renmark Motor Inn 

Renmark Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6899 

Paringa Hotel Motel 

Sturt Highway, Paringa 

Phone – 8595 5005 

Ventura Motel 


Phone – 8586 6841 

Renmark Riverfront Caravan Park 

Patey Drive/Sturt Highway, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6315 

Riverbend Caravan Park of Renmark 


Phone – 8595 5131 

Paringa Caravan Park 


Phone – 8595 5178 

Accountants 

Elaine Lewan & Associates 

Fifteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 3411 

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PRP Accounting Services 

172 Fourteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6644 

GPA Accounting 


Phone – 8586 6877 

Peter Speight & Associates 

82 James Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6569 

Banks/Finance 

Bank SA 

Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 13 33 22 

Commonwealth Bank 


Phone – 8586 4224 

National Australia Bank 


Phone – 8586 6683 

Westpac 


Phone – 8586 6688 

Woolworths Ezy Banking 

Woolworths Complex, 165 14 th Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4334 

Butcher 

Lindner Meats 

4 Para Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6444 

Price-Rite Meats 


Phone – 8586 6125 

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Cafes/Bakeries 

Renmark Patisserie 


Phone – 8586 6156 

Piemans Kitchen 

Cnr 20 th Street and Renmark Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4260 

Reflections Café, Renmark Club 


Phone – 8586 6611 

Kate’s Kitchen Coffee Shop 

2 Chapman Mall, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5156 

Caffe Sorelles 

179 Murray Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4888 

Paringa Bakery 

6 Murtho Road, Paringa 

Phone – 8595 5283 

Bakers Delight 

14 th Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4830 

Chemist 

John Amcal Chemist 


Phone – 8586 6331 

Healthwise Pharmacy 

Woolworths Shopping Complex, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6484 

Clothing and Fashion 

Junior Groove 


Phone – 8586 4083 

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Target Country 

2-8 Renmark Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6366 

Premier Sports 

Chaffey Colonnades, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6865 

Yates Menswear 


Phone – 8586 6121 

Boutique 21 

Chapman Mall, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6321 

Jeenaz (ladies wear) 


Phone – 8586 6930 

Rockmans 

Woolworths Shopping Complex, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4276 

MJs Fashions and Cosmetics 


Phone – 8586 5227 

Salvation Army Thrift Shop 


Phone – 8586 5936 

Renmark Opportunity Shop 

12 Murtho Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5459 

Vaughan’s Shoe Store 


Phone – 8586 5866 

Dentists 

School Dental Service 

Murtho Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6403 

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Dr Nick Panayiaris Dental Practice 

10 Para Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6968 

Dr Ashley Nicholls 

131 Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6651 

Discount Stores 

Go-Lo 

Clarks Arcade, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 3194 

Bargain Basement Gifts 


Phone – 8586 4022 

Electrician 

ABC Electrical and Plumbing Services 

Cnr Renmark Ave & 26 th Streets, Renmark 

Phone – 8595 1368 

David Bagley Electrical 

Seventh Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8595 3157 or 0413 150 368 

Lawton Electrical 

Renmark 

Phone – 0408 853 082 

Riverland Electrical Services 

2 Rupert Court, Lyrup 

Phone – 8583 8325 

Searly Electrical 

PO Box 193, Renmark 

Phone – 8595 1010 

Entertainment 

Video Ezy 


Phone – 8586 6181 

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Riverland Family Video 


Phone – 8586 5349 

Mobil Vidz Club, (in Mobile Service Station next to McDonalds) 


Phone – 8586 5138 

Fast Food/Takeaway 

McDonalds 


Phone – 8586 6677 

KFC 


Phone – 8586 4500 

Subway 


Phone – 8586 3003 

The Metro – Takeaway / Pizza Bar 


Phone – 8586 6371 

Renmark Café 


Phone – 8586 6349 

Renmark Charcoal Chicken 


Phone – 8586 5100 

Renmark Kebab and Pizza Palace 

31B Renmark Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4212 

Renmark Pizza and Pasta 

Cnr Para and 15 th Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4499 

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Florist 

Rustons Roses & Florists 

Moorna Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6191 

Interflora Flowerline 

1800 808 500 

Furniture/Removals 

TJs Furniture Mart & TJs Furniture Removals 


Phone – 8586 5696 

Kroemers Custom Made Furniture 

Paringa Industrial Estate, Lindsay Point Road, Paringa 

Phone – 8595 5796 

Sleep Zone/Big Bargains 


Phone – 8586 6572 

Big River Furniture 


Phone – 8586 3077 

Renmark Removals 


Phone – 8586 6572 or 8586 6087 

Garden Centre/Supplies 

Avenue Nurseries 


Phone – 8586 6460 

Mitre 10 


Phone – 8586 6722 

Renmark Garden Centre 

Eighteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5845 

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The Hidden Garden 

Rialto Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8595 1290 

Hairdressers/Beauty 

Alta Ego 

33B Renmark Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 3188 

Colours Hair Design 

Cnr Twentyfirst Street & Sims Parade, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5940 

Girls and Guys Hair 

125 Fifteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6303 

Graeme and Robyns Salons 

Murtho Road, Paringa 

Phone – 8595 5355 

Hairtex 15 


Phone – 8586 6268 

Jarahs Hair & Body Salon 


Phone – 8586 6682 

Kon’s Hair Creations (Men’s) 

167 Fifteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5979 

Talking Heads 

Shop 3 Lefty’s Mall, Renmark Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5858 

Beauty Spot & Body Clinic 


Phone – 8586 4077 

Tia’s Angelic Beauty 

Shop 5 Champan Mall, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5089 

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Paul Georgantas (Barber) 


Jewellery, Watches & Clocks 

Avenue Fine Jewellers 


Phone – 8586 6878 

Step in Time Watch & Shoe Repairs 


Phone – 8586 4760 

Mechanics 

Berklee Exhaust & Windscreens 

Cnr 20 th Street and Renmark Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5588 

Fred’s Mechanical Repairs 

Lindsay Point Road, Paringa 

Phone – 8595 5338 

Menzy’s Auto Care 

122 Eighteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5841 

Momac Mobile Mechanic 


Phone – 0414 970 048 

RJ Schepel Motors 

Lindsay Point Road, Paringa 

Phone – 8595 5135 

Rosenthal Motors (RAA) 


Phone – 8586 6626 

Motor Vehicles 

Rosenthal World of Motoring 


Phone – 8586 6626 

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Big River Toyota 4x4 


Phone – 8586 4514 

The Nice Car Yard 


Phone – 8586 6010 

Chigros Motors 

Cnr Renmark Avenue & 18 th Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4060 

Growers Services 

Fifteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6714 

Pest Control 

Caseys Pest Control 


Phone – 8586 6982 

Marschalls Pest Control 


Phone – 8586 6860 or Free Call 1300 139 243 

Bill Dopson Pest Control 

206 Sixteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6451 or Mobile 0408 839 776 

Craig Smith Pest Control 


Phone – 8595 1360 or Mobile 0413 592 096 

Petrol Stations/Roadhouses 

Mobil Renmark (next to McDonalds) 


Phone – 8586 5138 

Mobil Renmark (Riverland) 

Cnr Renmark Avenue and 19 th Streets, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6344 

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Caltex Renmark 


Phone – 8586 6883 

Yamba Roadhouse (on SA/VIC border) 


Phone – 8595 5023 

Paringa Roadhouse 


Phone – 8595 5461 

BP Service Station 


Phone – 8586 4411 

Real Estate 

Elders Real Estate 


Phone – 8586 5424 

Ray White Real Estate 


Phone – 8586 6831 

Weston Raine & Horne 

135 Sixteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8582 4200 or 0403 042 365 

Restaurants/Hotels/Dining Out 

Caffe Sorelles 


Phone – 8586 4888 

Renmark Hotel 


Phone – 8586 6755 

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Renmark Club 


Phone – 8586 6611 

Ashleys Restaurant 


Phone – 8586 6854 

Renmark Country Club 


Phone – 8595 1401 

Lyrup Community Club 

Government Road, Lyrup 

Phone – 8583 8280 

Paringa Hotel 


Phone – 8595 5005 

Tower Tavern, Jane Eliza Estate 

New Landing Way, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4477 

Retail 

Renmark Bikes and Boats 


Phone – 8586 6884 

Riverland Electronics 


Phone – 8586 5600 

Jack Webb Electrical 


Phone – 8586 6165 

Daves Work & Safety Cole & Woodham Thrifty Link Hardware 


Phone – 8586 6731 

Mitre 10 


Phone – 8586 6722 

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Hoops Auto & 4WD Centre 


Phone – 8586 5519 

Riverland Computers & Riverland Internet 


Phone – 8586 6725 (computers) or 8586 6425 (internet) 

Stationery and Photography 

Australia Post 


Phone – 8586 6020 

Renmark Newsagency & Seekamps Photo Service 


Phone – 8586 6439 (newsagency) or 8586 6242 (photo service) 

Supafast Photos & License to Shoot Photography 


Phone – 8586 4488 

Amcal Chemist Photo Service 


Phone – 8586 6331 

Healthwise Pharmacy Photo Service 

Woolworths Complex, Renmark 

Phone - 8586 6484 

Supermarkets/General Stores 

Woolworths Renmark 

165 Fourteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 4334 

Renmark Foodland 


Phone – 8586 6741 

Rods Lolly Shop 


Phone – 8586 6465 

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Parade Mart 

Twentyfirst Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5174 

Ral Ral Store 


Phone – 8586 6507 

Renmark North Store 

Eighth Street, Renmark North 

Phone – 8595 3020 

Doevys General Store 

21 Railway Terrace, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 6152 

Paringa IGA 


Phone – 8595 5068 

Lyrup General Store 

Downer Avenue, Lyrup 

Phone – 8583 8220 

Renmark South Store 

Cnr 25 th and Renmark Avenue, Renmark 

Phone – 8595 1616 

Customs House General Store 


Phone – 8595 8063 

Veterinary Clinics/Pet Supplies 

Renmark Veterinary Clinic 


Phone – 8586 6843 

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Renmark Cemetery 

Arumpo Street, Renmark 5341 

CEMETERIES 

Paringa Cemetery 

Murtho Road, Paringa 5340 

Lyrup Cemetery 

Weaver Road, Lyrup 

For further information relating to burials and the columbarium at the above 

cemeteries, please contact the Renmark Paringa Council Office – 8586 6609 

CITIZENSHIP 

The Mayor undertakes citizenship ceremonies for those non-Australian citizens 

wishing to become Naturalised Australians. Once there are a number of 

citizenship papers at the Council Office, a ceremony will be held. Ceremonies 

are also always held on Australia Day at Councils Australia Day celebrations. 

For further information on how to become an Australian Citizen contact the 

Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Citizenship hotline on 

13 18 80 or use their website www.immi.gov.au . 

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COMMUNITY FACILITIES 

Renmark Paringa Community Centre 

Nineteenth Street, Renmark 

Phone – 8586 5746 

Renmark Institute/Town Hall 


Bookings - Renmark Paringa Council – 8586 6609 

Paringa Murtho War Memorial Hall 

Bookings - Geoff Searle – 8586 5613 

Lyrup Town Hall 

Bookings – 8583 8201 

Cooltong Hall 

Bookings – 8595 7226 

COMMUNITY GROUPS 

Aged 

Aged Rights Advocacy Service Inc (ARAS) 

3 rd Floor, 45 Flinders Street, Adelaide 5000 

Tel 8232 5377 or 1800 700 600, Fax 8232 5388 

Email – aras@agedrights.asn.au 

Internet – www.sa.agedrights.asn.au 

Hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm 

Eligibility: Older people living in residential aged care facilities, receiving 

Community Aged Care Packages or using HACC funded services; older people 

who are potential clients of these services; older people whose safety and wellbeing 

are at risk from family or friends; or their representatives. 

Access: For wheelchairs, including toilets 

Services: Information, advice, support and representation regarding rights of 

older people, assistance with development of consumer groups, Public education 

and awareness – including provision of speakers for consumer and community 

groups and service providers. 

Meals on Wheels 


Phone – 8586 6040 

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Anzac Day Committee 

Renmark RSL Bowling Club 

Tolarno Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 5828 

Art & Craft 

Renmark Lutheran Church Art & Craft Group 

Phone - 8586 5983 

Paringa Lutheran Church Art & Craft Group 

Phone - 8595 5304 

Child Services 

Renmark Kindergym 

Wilkinson Hall, Renmark Showgrounds 

Tuesdays 9:30am – 10:30am, $3.50 per child 

Contact Christine Laxton – 0407 604 030 

Community & Adult Education 

TAFESA, Renmark Campus 

Thurk Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 1111 

Community Houses 

Salvation Army – Riverland Community Services 

20 Wilson Street, Berri 5343 

Phone - 8582 3182 

Community Transport 

Riverland Community Transport Scheme 

General Enquiries – 8582 1922 or 0407 396 987 

Transport Bookings – 1800 334 882 

Crisis Support 


Nineteenth Street, Renmark SA 5341 

Phone - 8586 5746 

Disabled Services 

Disability Information & Resource Centre, Adelaide 

Freecall – 1800 182 179 


Phone - 8586 5746 

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Renmark Taxi Service 

Phone - 0408 851 155 

Doctors 

Renmark Medical Clinic 

Thurk Street, Renmark 

Phone - 8586 4111 

Paringa Medical Clinic, 

Phone - 8595 5249 

In unattended, call Renmark Medical Clinic 

Renmark Paringa District Hospital 


Phone - 8580 4100 

Education 

Renmark Junior Primary School 

66 Murtho Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 6146 

Renmark Primary School 

58 Murtho Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 5737 

Renmark North School 

Warrego Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8595 3274 

Renmark West School 

Tarcoola Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8595 1340 

Renmark St Josephs Catholic School 

36 Twelfth Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 5055 

Lyrup Primary School 

Downer Avenue, Lyrup 5343 

Phone - 8583 8271 

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Renmark High School 

Cnr Thurk & Eighteenth Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 6974 

Renmark Children’s Centre (Childcare, Preschool, Kindergarten) 

204 Eighteenth Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 6063 

Renmark West Preschool 

Tarcoola Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8595 1036 

Renmark Out of Hours School Care 

Held at Renmark Primary School 

Contact Olga Black - 8586 4481 

Employment Services 

Madec Jobs Australia 

3 Riverview Drive, Berri SA 5341 

Phone – 8582 5077 

Rivskills Inc 

5 Keally Street, Berri SA 5343 

Phone – 8582 2188 

Regional Personnel 

55 Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341 

Phone – 8586 5888 

Active Employment Specialists 

130 Renmark Avenue, Renmark SA 5341 

Phone – 8586 3601 

Career Employment Group – New Apprenticeships Centre 

3 Riverview Drive, Berri SA 5343 

Phone – 8582 2367 

Employ SA 

2A Wilson Street, Berri SA 5343 

Phone – 8582 4356 

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Family Services 


Nineteenth Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 5746 

Centrelink 

5 Riverview Drive, Berri 5343 

Phone - 8580 0020 

Family & Youth Services 

14 Kay Avenue, Berri 5343 

Freecall – 1800 800 195 

Phone - 8595 2400 

South Australian Housing Trust 

29 Vaughan Terrace, Berri 5343 

Phone - 8582 0200 

Financial Counselling 


Nineteenth Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 5746 

Health Services 

Renmark Paringa District Hospital 

Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8580 4100 

Renmark Nursing Home 

Phone - 8580 4171 

Renmark Community Care Services (Domiciliary Care & Day Activity Service, 

Aged Care Package Program, Riverland Carer Respite, Carer Support Group, 

Ethnic Link Services) 

Day Activity Service held at Shiralee House, 29 Nineteenth Street, Renmark, held 

Monday to Friday between 10am and 2:30pm) 

Phone - 8580 4161 

St John Ambulance 

Eighteenth Street, Renmark 5341 

Station (when manned) 8586 6989 

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Weight Watchers 

Renmark High School Library 

Eighteenth Street, Renmark SA 5341 

Group meets each Wednesday at 6:30pm 

Renmark Physiotherapy Service 

172 Fourteenth Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 5126 

Renmark Family Chiropractic Centre 

Chaffey Colonnades, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 6824 

Alcoholics Anonymous 

James Avenue, Renmark SA 5341 

(Small building in Jarrett Memorial Gardens) 

Historical 

Olivewood National Trust 

Cnr Renmark Avenue & Twentyfirst Street 

Phone - 8586 6175 

Heather Everingham, Historian 

Phone - 8595 5420 

Hospital Auxiliaries 

Friends of the Womens and Childrens Hospital Auxiliary – Renmark Branch 

Jan Lawlor, Secretary 

60 Twentieth Street, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 6495 

Renmark Paringa Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Mrs June Letton 

Post Office, Renmark North SA 5341 

Phone - 8595 3242 

Landcare/Beautification Groups 

Renmark to the Border Local Action Planning 


Phone - 8586 6633 

Bookmark Creek Action Group 

Contact Tony Hersey – 8586 5222 

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Legal 

Cibiras & Daws Solicitors 

82 James Avenue, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 6764 

Riverland Community Legal Services 

7 Wilson Street, Berri 5343 

Phone - 8582 2255 

Library 

Renmark Paringa Public Library 

James Avenue, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 5544 

Opening Hours: 

Monday Closed 

Tuesday 9:30am – 5:30pm 

Wednesday 12noon – 8:00pm 

Thursday 9:30am – 5:30pm 

Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm 

Saturday 9:30am – 12noon 

Sunday and Public Holidays closed 

Music 

Riverland Musical Society 

Contact Sally Goode – 8584 5588 

Footsteppes Dance Studio 

Contact Brenda Pfitzner - 8586 3006 

Riverland Brass Band 

Contact - Judy Pfeiffer, 8586 6386 

57 Cowra Street, Renmark 5341 

Rehearsals are held every Monday night at 7:30pm 

1 Verran Terrace, Berri 

(Old church across the road from Mobil Service Station) 

Neighbourhood Watch 

Contact Trudi Haynes – 8586 6839 or Jack Papageorgiou – 8595 7210 

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Religion 

Anglican Church of Australia/Church of England 

53 James Avenue, Renmark 5341 

8586 6228 

Jehovah’s Witnesses 

Renmark Avenue, Renmark 5341 

8595 1501 

Catholic Church 


8586 6239 

Uniting Church 

Renmark Avenue, Renmark 5341 

8586 5894 

St Johns Trinity Lutheran Church 

Seventeenth Street, Renmark 5341 

8586 5983 

Salvation Army Citadel 

105 Renmark Avenue, Renmark 5341 

8586 4109 

Greek Orthodox Community of St Constantinos & Eleni 

Renmark Avenue, Renmark, 5341 

8586 6469 

School Holiday Programs 

Renmark Out of Hours School Care 

Held at Renmark Primary School 

Contact Olga Black - 8586 4481 

Renmark Paringa Public Library School Holiday Program 

Phone - 8586 5544 

Senior Citizens 

Renmark Senior Citizens Club 

75 Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 6660 

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Service, Probus and CWA Clubs 

Apex Club of Renmark 

Contact – Ben Preece, 0419 848 027 

PO Box 1405, Renmark SA 5341 

Lions Club of Renmark 

Contact Malcolm Weiss – 8586 5521 

Rotary Club of Renmark 

Contact Laurie Wilkinson - 8595 1746 

Meet Tuesdays at 6.15pm, Renmark Hotel 

Ladies Probus Club of Renmark 

President – Judith Gardner, 8586 6820 

Secretary – Elaine Leedham, 15a Meander Avenue, Renmark – 8586 4557 

Mens Probus Club of Renmark, PO Box 1233, Renmark SA 5341 

President – Murray Haynes – 8586 6796 

Secretary – Don Tripney, 3 Eleventh Street, Renmark, 8586 3263 

Renmark Country Womens Association 

Secretary – Minnie Matthews, 2 James Avenue, Renmark, 8586 5183 



Phone - 8586 5828 

Show Society 

Renmark Paringa District Show Society 

President – Maureen Brauer, 8586 6358 

Show Society Office (manned 2 weeks prior to Renmark Show), 8586 5337 

Tourism 

Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre 

84 Murray Avenue, Renmark 5341 

Phone - 8586 6704 

Renmark Paringa Tourist Association 

Contact Allan Carthew – 8595 1862 

Renmark Paringa Get Up and Go 

Secretary – Sandra Daniel – 8595 5565 

Pageant & Fireworks – Gill Weeks, 8595 1818 

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Youth Service Clubs 

Renmark Scouts & Cubs 

Hall - Thurk Street, Renmark 5341 

Jan Hood – 8586 6940 

Renmark Girl Guides 

Hall - Sixteenth Street, Renmark 5341 

Dorothy Hancock – 8586 6966 

Youth Support Services 

Kids Help Line – 1800 551 800 

COUNCIL MEETINGS 

• General Council Meetings are open to members of the public and press. 

Procedures are governed by Council meetings procedures by-law. The 

Council also have a number of sub-committees that discuss issues relating 

to Council decision. 

• Council Meetings are held at 7pm on the fourth Tuesday of every month. 

A period of 15 minutes is set aside for a session of questions from the 

gallery. Community members are limited to one question per person. 

Questions are asked through the Mayor. 

• Sub Committee Meetings are held when required. 

• Council meetings are held in the Renmark Council Chambers, Renmark 

Council Office, Ral Ral Avenue, Renmark. 

• Councils minutes for each meeting are displayed on Councils website – 

www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au and at the Council Offices and Public 

Library. 

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COUNCIL STAFF 

SENIOR MANAGERS 

Chief Executive Officer: 

Deputy Chief Executive Officer: 

Manager Municipal Services: 

Manager Community Services: 

Town Planner: 

Building Officer: 

COUNCIL STAFF 

Personal Assistant to CEO: 

Works Supervisor: 

Accountant: 

Finance Assistant: 

Rates Officer: & Cemetery Curator: 

Customer Services Team Leader: 

Customer Services Officers: 

Community Services Officer: 

Records Management Officer: 

General Inspector/Dog Control 

Officer: 

Environmental Health Officer: 

Development & Planning Assistant: 

Chief Librarian: 

Library Assistants: 

Information Centre Co-ordinator: 

Information Officer: 

Irrigation 

Municipal Works Employees: 

Barry Hurst 

Robert Wood 

Fred Linke 

Trudy Vesotsky 

David Case 

Lars Ahlfors 

Emma Warner 

Geoff Meaney 

Christopher Birch 

Haroula Nikas 

Jenny Karagiannis 

Jody Inwood 

Sandy Edmonds 

Rebecca Sarti 

Alexa Angeletti 

Mandy Greatz 

Marion Young 

Craig Daniels 

Katina Nikas (Full Time) 

Rebecca Atze (Mondays & Thursdays) 

Adele Simpfendorfer 

Maxine Hodgson 

Rita Costi 

Di DeCol 

Cindy Milne 

Heidi Obst 

Kathryn Bennett 

Krisoula Nikolis 

Peter Burr 

David Campbell 

Graham Charnstrom 

Peter Krawczuk 

Rueben Soderblom 

Dave Goodale 

Les Mount 

Jason Jackson 

Mathew Gilgen 

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DOG CONTROL 

Responsible dog owners shall register their dog aged from 3 months old at the 

Council Office. Fees are as follows: 

Description Standard Fee Pensioner Fee 

Standard Dog Registration $40.00 $20.00 

Standard Dog Registration – Desexed $24.00 $12.00 

Standard Dog Registration – Microchipped $36.00 $18.00 

Standard Dog Registration – Trained $36.00 $18.00 

Standard Dog Registration – Desexed & 

$20.00 $10.00 

Microchipped 

Standard Dog Registration – Desexed & 

$20.00 $10.00 

Trained 

Standard Dog Registration – Microchipped 

$32.00 $16.00 

& Trained 

Standard Dog Registration – Desexed, 

$16.00 $8.00 

Microchipped & Trained 

Working Dog (primarily used for droving 

$10.00 - 

or tending stock) 

Greyhound Registered by SA Greyhound 

$10.00 - 

Board 

Business Registration (per dog) $40.00 - 

Guide/Hearing/Disability Dog No Charge No Charge 

Registration Fee Transfer $5.00 $5.00 

Penalty for Late Registrations (25% Max of 

$10.00 $10.00 

Fee) 

Replacement Disc Fee $5.00 $5.00 

Partial Year Registration (less than 6 

months) 

50% of regular 

fee 

If your dog loses its disk you can obtain a replacement disk for $5.00. 

50% of regular 

fee 

Dog Registration renewal notices are sent out each July. Fees are due at the end 

of August annually. However if you get a dog between August and June and it 

is over 3 months of age, it will need to be registered as soon as possible. If your 

residential or postal details change, please inform the Office as soon as possible 

to ensure that you receive your renewal notice. 

Dog owners are permitted to keep 2 dogs on their property. Any more than the 

specified number of dogs living on a property must be approved by the Dog 

Management Officer. 

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Failure to register a dog, allowing a dog to wander at large and not having a dog 

under proper control are some of the infringements against the Dog and Cat 

Management Act and carry substantial penalties. Councils General Inspector has 

the facility to issue “on the spot” notices for infringements. 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS 

Life Threatening Emergency 

POLICE, AMBULANCE, FIRE 000 

Police Assistance (Non-emergency) 131 444 

ETSA 

Power Failures and Emergencies 13 13 66 

South Australian Police Stations – Non-Emergency 

Renmark Police Station 8586 6606 

Berri Police Station 8595 2020 

EVENTS 

Renmark has a large range of events on during the year. The annual events are 

listed below. For further information relating to other events, visit our website 


April 

FREE Easter Breakfast. The Renmark Paringa Get Up & Go are holding a free 

Easter cooked breakfast on the Riverfront in front of the Renmark Hotel from 

7.30am. Children will receive Easter Eggs from the Easter Bunny, Easter Chicken 

and Easter Rooster. 

Anzac Day. The day of the year when servicemen and women and people of the 

district come together to commemorate Australia’s involvement in past and 

present conflicts across the world. The Anzac Day Service will be held on Ral Ral 

Avenue, Renmark at the Cross of Sacrifice. 

May 

Riverland Balloon Fiesta and Country Fair. Spectacular viewing of Gentle 

Giants over the Mighty Murray can be experienced during the 3 day event. Hot 

air balloons fly daily at first and last light. The highlight of the event being the 

night glow held on Saturday night at the Renmark Oval. Lots of entertainment 

organised to coincide with the hot air balloons. Hot air balloon activities are 

weather permitting. 

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Riverland Ballroom Dancers Festival. Weekend of dancing with a festival ball 

at Loxton on Friday night, Festival dance at Barmera on Saturday night, BBQ, 

dance and tea at Paringa on Sunday afternoon and night. Contact Geoff Searle 

8586 5613 

October 

Renmark & District Show. Side shows, food stalls, adult and children rides and 

live entertainment for children and adults are all a part of the excitement at the 

Renmark Show. Also wander through the hall and check out who won prizes in 

the local talent competitions such as cooking, photography, patchwork, art & 

craft etc. 

Renmark Rose Festival. Renmark’s gardens are in full bloom and on display for 

the public to see. During the Rose Festival, river and road tours are available for 

viewing of the magnificent gardens. Other activities include a Greek Taverna, 

Art Exhibition, Patchwork & Quilting workshops, festival of music and dance 

and much much more. 

November 

Barefoot Night Water Ski Tournament. Barefoot skiing is just one of the kinds 

of water sports included in this unique event. Held on the Renmark Riverfront, 

this event is fully catered. Out of the water entertainment incudes a fashion 

parade and a live band and fireworks at the conclusion of the event. 

December 

Renmark Christmas Pageant. The Christmas spirit comes alive in the main 

street of Renmark on this very merry Friday. As well as the exciting parade there 

are rides to enjoy, foods to indulge in, Santa’s cave to visit and the spectacular 

fireworks display. 

For further information relating to events, please contact the Renmark Paringa 

Visitor Information Centre on 8586 6704. 

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FIRE BANS 

Total fire bans apply between December 15 th and February 15 th . This means that 

absolutely no burning is to occur during this time. Between November 15 th and 

December 15 th and February 15 th and April 15 th , fires are allowed with a permit 

only, which is issued by registered fire permit officers from the Council. A fire 

burning permit can be obtained by calling the Council Office or by coming into 

the Council Office and providing appropriate details to a Fire Officer. Between 

April 15 th and November 15 th , burning is permitted in the residential area 

between the hours of 10am and 3pm, Monday to Saturday, no burning is 

permitted on Sundays and Public Holidays. In the Horticulture area, burning is 

permitted when required. It is requested that you inform any nearby neighbours 

if you intend to burn. Any further queries can be directed to Councils General 

Inspector on 8586 6609 or 0438 866 564. 

Fire Permit Officers 

Craig Daniels 0438 866 564 

Fred Linke 8586 6609 

Robert Wood 8586 6609 

FIRE HAZARDS 

Councils General Inspector undertakes regular inspections of vacant land and 

untidy premises in the Council district to determine whether they constitute a 

fire hazard. Where necessary, notices are issued requiring the land owner to 

abate a fire hazard. If you have a concern with a potential fire hazard near your 

property, please contact the General Inspector on 8586 6609 or 0438 866 564. 

GARBAGE SERVICE 

Council contracts its garbage collection to Garbusters, who are responsible for 

the collection of garbage from wheelie bins. No other bins will be emptied. 

Residents are responsible to provide their own wheelie bin. These can be 

purchased from Garbusters, with the prices as follows: 

Brand New 240L $90 

Second Hand 240L $65 

Small 120L $65 

If your wheelie bin is not emptied on collection day, please contact Garbusters on 

0419 822 817 to arrange for it to be emptied. Garbage collection in the residential 

area is included in council rates, however it is not included in horticultural 

council rates, therefore horticultural residents will need to organise directly with 

Garbusters to have their bins emptied and organise payment. 

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To help identify your bin in the street, write/paint or place stickers on your bin 

of your house and street number, and if desired, your name. It is requested that 

you do not fill your bin with overly heavy items, such as bricks, tiles etc, as they 

may damage or break your bin whilst being manoeuvred and lifted into the 

garbage collection truck. 

Please do not place your wheelie bin: 

• On the sealed road 

• Under or next to a tree, power pole, street sign or other obstruction 

• Within one (1) metre or behind another wheelie bin 

• Behind a parked car 

• On uneven ground 

Please do not: 

• Overfill your bin 

• Place anything on top of your bin or lean any objects next to the bin 

To find out which day bins are collected in your area, please contact Garbusters 

on 0419 822 817. 

GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 

Department for Administrative and Information Services 

Building Maintenance, 3 McGregor Street, Berri – 8582 1733 

Fleet SA, Kay Avenue, Berri – 8595 2343 

Workplace Services, 30 Kay Avenue, Berri – 8595 2199 

Office for Consumer and Business Affairs 

30 Kay Avenue, Berri – 13 18 82 

Department for Correctional Services 

7 Kay Avenue, Berri – 8595 2366 

Department of Education Training and Employment 

Riverland District Office, 3 Kay Avenue, Berri – 8595 2323 

Department for Environment and Heritage 

Murraylands Region Office, National Parks & Wildlife SA, Lands Department 

28 Vaughan Tce, Berri – 8595 2111 

Primary Industries and Resources SA 

Loxton Centre, Bookpurnong Road, Loxton – 8595 9100 

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Transport SA 

Registration and Licensing, 29 Vaughan Tce, Berri – 13 10 84 

Eastern Regional Office, 121-129 Thomas St, Murray Bridge – 8532 8111 

Marine Safety Officers, 29 Vaughan Tce, Berri – 8582 1946 

Lyrup Ferry Crossings – 8583 8278 

Riverland Animal & Plant Control Board 

15 Verrall Crescent, Berri – 8582 4368 

State Electoral Office 

Election Enquiries – 1300 655 232 

Enrolment forms are available at Australia Post 

South Australian Housing Trust 

29 Vaughan Tce, Berri – 8582 0200 

South Australian Water Corporation 

GRANTS 

The Renmark Paringa Council offers three types of grants to community 

organisations and residents of the district. They include: 

Major Community Grants – for grants up to $4000 maximum 

Minor Community Grants – for grants under $500 

Youth Grants – grants for youth for amount under $100 

Residents are invited to come in to the Council Office and request an application 

form for any of the above grants. Please note that Major Community Grants are 

available once a year, with the closing date at the end of April each year, while 

Minor Community Grants and Youth Grants are open all year round (subject to 

available funding). 

IMMUNISATIONS 

Free immunisation clinics are conducted at the Renmark Paringa Community 

Centre, Nineteenth Street, Renmark (previously known as Chaffey House), 

between the hours of 1:00pm and 3:30pm on the 3 rd Wednesday of each month. 

To book into a clinic, call the Community Centre on 8586 5746. School 

immunisation clinics are conducted each year by Councils Environmental Health 

Officer and a Registered Nurse. For immunisation enquiries, contact our 

Environmental Health Officer, Ms Katina Nikas on 8586 6609 or 0418 848 781. 

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JUSTICES OF THE PEACE 

Today Justices of the Peace exist in all States and Territories and can witness a 

range of documents including statutory declarations and affidavits and can 

certify true copies. In some States and Territories, JPs can also conduct bail 

hearings, authorise various warrants and sit on the Magistrates Court bench. 

You can apply to become a Justice of the Peace in and for the State of South 

Australia by contacting the Justice of the Peace Section, South Australian 

Attorney-General's Department and asking for an application form to be sent to 

you. (GPO Box 464, Adelaide SA 5001 or telephone (08) 8207 1723) 

The application process requires you to meet the following appointment criteria. 

What Is The Criteria For Appointment As A Justice Of The Peace? 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 

• Must be an Australian Citizen 

• Must be of good character and reputation 

• Must possess the attributes necessary to integrate his 

or her knowledge, skills and personal qualities to 

effectively and appropriately attend to the functions 

or tasks of the Office of Justice of the Peace 

• Must be able to provide evidence of voluntarily 

participating in or contributing to their local 

community (no less than 3 years) 

• Must not have a criminal record 

• Must not have been declared bankrupt 

• Must be available to the public outside normal 

working hours 

• There must be a vacancy in area of residence or rural 

location 

What Is The Quota System? 

Quotas exist for the appointment of Justices of the Peace. A quota system is 

calculated on the basis of there being either 4 Justices of the Peace per 1000 

people in a residential area, or 8 Justices of the Peace per 1000 people in a rural 

community. Where a quota has been established, no additional appointments 

will be made. 

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Who Is Ineligible To Be A Justice Of The Peace? 

Justices of the Peace are not appointed for business purposes. 

People ineligible for appointment are those engaged in the following occupations 

(whether part-time, casual or full-time): 

Land agents, land salespersons, conveyancers, second-hand vehicle dealer 

employees, managers of land agent companies, hotel brokers, security and 

investigation agents, insurance agents, loss assessors, licensees of premises 

licensed under the Liquor Licensing Act, police officers (State and 

Commonwealth), legal practitioners and articled clerks, and persons with 

other similar occupations or employment where the taking of a statutory 

declaration or the witnessing of documents as a JP could involve a conflict 

between a person’s business interest and his/her duties and responsibilities 

as a JP. 

LIBRARY 

The Renmark Paringa Public Library is situated on James Avenue, near the 

Jarrett Memorial Gardens. Telephone: 8586 5544. The opening hours are: 


Monday Closed 

Tuesday 9:30am – 5:30pm 

Wednesday 12noon – 8:00pm 

Thursday 9:30am – 5:30pm 

Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm 

Saturday 9:30am – 12noon 

Sunday and Public Holidays closed 

Free Internet Access 

Free Internet access is available, with 3 computers being available to the public. 

Bookings are welcome. 

Children’s Services 

Pre-School Story Telling is held on Wednesday mornings from 10:30am in the 

Library 

Children’s story telling and craft activity programs are held every school 

holidays, with a different theme each time. The sessions are free and all are 

welcome. 

Reader’s Group 

A Reader’s Group is held on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month at 10am in the 

Library. 

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Registering as a Borrower 

New residents are encouraged to become members of the Library. When 

registering as a new member, please ensure that you bring in a form of 

identification with a current address. 

Photocopying 

The Library offers a photocopying service at 20cents per page. 

Items available for loan 

The following are items available for loan from the Library: 

• Children’s Picture Books 

• Children’s Novels 

• Children’s Jigsaws 

• Children’s Non-Fiction 

• Adult Fictions 

• Non-Fiction 

• Videos 

• CD’s 

• Magazines 

• Puzzles 

• Language other than English Books & Videos 

LITTERING 

Your co-operation is sought in maintaining the appearance of the community by 

assisting with the prevention of littering. Many road verges continue to be 

inundated with litter and it takes considerable effort to restore and maintain their 

appearance. Severe penalties exist under the Litter Act 1973 for littering and 

several of Council’s Officers are appointed as authorised officers for the purpose 

of abating the problems of refuse dumping and littering in unauthorised areas. 

You can help by ensuring your garbage is well contained and secure on 

collection days, keeping the verge clean near your home and picking up and 

disposing if unsightly litter. 

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MAYOR & COUNCILLORS 

MAYOR 

Rod Thomas 

PO Box 484 Phone/Fax: 8595 1369 

Renmark SA 5341 

COUNCILLORS 

Cr Jack Papageorgiou (Deputy Mayor) 

PO Box 14 Phone/Fax: 8595 7210 

Cooltong SA 5341 

Cr Neville Nattrass 

PO Box 18 Phone: 8583 8315 

Lyrup SA 5343 

Cr Terry Petersen 

PO Box 225 Phone (Home): 8586 5282 


Cr Graeme Daniel 


Paringa SA 5340 

Cr Mark Chown 



Cr Bob Twyford 



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NOISE IN DOMESTIC AREAS 

The Environment Protection Authority is the Department responsible for noise in 

domestic areas. Information can be obtained from them by phone 

1800 623 445 or on the internet at www.epa.sa.gov.au .Noise from domestic 

premises includes music and party noise, band and drum practice, trail bikes, 

revving motor vehicles, hammering, and other non-mechanical construction 

noise. When it interferes with the enjoyment of an area by any person living in or 

otherwise using it, the noise becomes environmental harm. As these criteria 

cannot be measured, they must be assessed subjectively by an attending police 

officer, taking into account the time of day and background noise level. The 

internet site contains information pertaining to days and times residents are 

permitted to use equipment that makes excessive noise. Council would like to 

remind residents of the need to have regard for their neighbours. 

The following information is available on the EPA’s website: 

Equipment 

Lawnmowers, power equipment and 

their drives (including saws, drills, 

tools, compressors, pumps, swimming 

pool pumps and filters, etc) 

Domestic air conditioners 

Bird scaring devices 

Garbage collection units, street 

sweepers, hoggers 

Specified Times 

From 8pm on any night (except Saturday 

night) until 8am on the following morning. 

From 8pm on Saturday night until 9sm on 

the following Sunday morning. 



From 10pm on Saturday night until 9am 

on the following Sunday morning. 

From 8pm on any night until 7am on the 

following morning. 



From 8pm on Saturday night until 8am on 

the following Sunday morning. 

PARKS & GARDENS 

There are a number of parks and gardens in the Renmark Paringa Council 

District available for the public to utilise. They are: 

Jarrett Memorial Gardens, James Avenue, Renmark 

Located next to the Public Library. There is a playground for children, along 

with tables and chairs for use. Toilet facilities are located nearby behind the 

Renmark Institute. 

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Darnley Taylor Memorial Park/Renmark Skate Park 

Located on Renmark Avenue between 18 th and 19 th Streets. A skate park, 

playground and BMX track, as well as undercover eating areas, BBQS and toilets 

are all located at this popular park. 

Bert Dix Memorial Park, Lock 5 Road, Paringa 

Located on the Riverfront overlooking the Paringa Bridge. This park has BBQs 

available for use free of charge, along with tables and chairs and a playground. 

A Boat Ramp is also available for use. Toilet facilities are also available. 

Lions Park, Patey Drive, Renmark 

Located near the Renmark Riverfront Caravan Park. This park has an 

undercover area with tables and chairs, as well as free BBQs. Toilet facilities are 

also nearby. 

Ellen Park, Lyrup 

Located on the Lyrup Riverfront, just as you come off the Lyrup Ferry. BBQ and 

toilet facilities are available. 

PERMITS 

Any organisation or individual wishing to utilise Council land for sporting 

activities, festivals, street stalls, carnivals, celebrations, parties, weddings, badge 

days etc must complete a permit application and submit this to Council at least 6 

weeks prior to the activity. Permit application forms can be obtained from the 

Council Office. Adequate insurance cover of $10 million will be a minimum 

prerequisite for the granting of approval to the event organiser. A certificate of 

currency is easily obtained by contacting your insurer. 

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 

Development Plan (Planning) Consent. 

The change in use, building work (new and alterations), division of land, 

commencement of advertising displays and the like on all land in the Renmark 

Paringa Council is controlled by the Development Act. 

Development approval is required prior to commencement of development. 

Councils Development plan specifies the objectives and principles of 

development control and can be viewed at the office or via councils web site at 


Please check with the Manager Environmental Services or Councils Development 

Assistant prior to commencing any development. We will be happy to advise 

when a proposal is or is not Development. 

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Demolition 

The demolition of any building or part of a building is “development” and must 

not be undertaken unless Development Approval has been issued by Council. 

Demolition approval is primarily concerned with site safety protection of public 

places and disposal of waste in a suitable manner (i.e. Asbestos) Further 

enquiries, phone the Manager Environmental Services or Planning and 

Development Assistant at the Council Office on 8586 6609. 

Building Rules Consent 

Minimum standards for construction of buildings are set by the Building Code of 

Australia. This is a national document setting uniform standards for 

construction covering structural adequacy, health and amenity building fire 

safety, access and egress. 

The provisions provide for a minimum acceptable standard for the built 

environment to provide for accessible, appealing safe and secure buildings. 

Licensed builders are required to undertake building work. If a licensed builder 

is not used the work is required to be supervised by a suitably qualified person 

unless the work is in the nature of a domestic outbuilding. Building work is 

subject to audit inspections to ensure compliance with the approval and 

minimum standards and to ensure that building work meets a suitable standard 

on behalf of the owners. 

When do I need approval? 

Approval is required for all building work including new buildings, additions, 

internal and external alterations, garages, sheds and carports (even if 

prefabricated). You are also required to obtain approval for all plumbing and 

drainage work including installation, repair and replacement. 

What do I need? 

An application for a building approval must be on the approved form and be 

accompanied by two sets of plans, specifications, site/location plan and any 

other documentation as required by Council and the appropriate fee paid. Plans 

must be prepared by a competent person, be of an acceptable standard and 

contain sufficient information to indicated likely compliance with the 

regulations. Complete details of the requirements are available from the 

Building and Planning Department. 

Guidelines are also available via council’s web site 

(www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au) 

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What if I don’t get approval? 

Undertaking development without approval is an offence and is subject to large 

penalties under the Development Act. In addition to this illegal work is not likely 

to be recognised as a saleable asset or in support of a claim for insurance 

purposes should an incident occur. It is in the owner’s best interest to achieve 

development approval. 

Retaining Walls 

Any excavation or filling of land which results in a difference in levels of greater 

than 1 metre requires suitable retaining. Such a wall/structure is Development 

and requires approval. This is primarily to ensure that structural adequacy is 

achieved as well as water disposal and appearance factors. 

Fences 

Any fence in a Flood Zone constructed over 2 metres high requires a building 

approval. Council does not become involved in disagreements between 

neighbours over boundary fences. The Legal Advice Service based in Adelaide is 

happy to give advice on disputes of this nature and can be contacted on 

1300 366 424 or on the internet www.sacentral.sa.gov.au/agencies/lsc/lsc.htm or 

alternatively you can collect a ‘Fences and the Law’ booklet from the Council 

Office. The Legal Advice Service is a free service. 

Swimming Pools 

All new pools including spas, wading and paddling pools over 300mm deep are 

subject to the building approval process and must be fenced with an approved 

pool fence. 

Home Owners warranty 

Domestic construction exceeding a value of $12,000.00 is required to have 

indemnity insurance. 

Occupation/Completion 

For domestic dwellings the builder is required to provide a class 1a statement to 

council certifying that the appropriate notifications have been provided, that 

building work has been undertaken in accordance with the approval and the 

provisions of the building rules, that connections to the building conform with 

requirements of the relevant authority or utility, that conditions have been 

complied with and that the building is safe to occupy. 

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Building other than dwellings or class 10 structures are required to hold a 

certificate of Occupancy prior to any occupation occurring. This is to certify that 

the building has been constructed in accordance with the approval and building 

rules, that essential safety provisions have been installed and are operational, 

that connections to the building conform with requirements of the relevant 

authority or utility, that conditions have been complied with and that the 

building is safe to occupy. 

If you have any other or more specific inquiries please feel free to contact the 

Environmental services department on phone 8586 6609, fax 8586 6542. Email 

jgrinnell@renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au or adele@renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au or web 

site www.renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au . 

RATES 

Property Valuations are undertaken by the State Governments Valuation 

Division. 

All records of sales are kept by Council and by the State Government and this 

information assists the Government Valuer in determining appropriate valuation 

levels for each property. 

Rating 

While property valuations form the basis of rating the final amount of rates paid 

by the individual ratepayer is determined by the amount of rate in the dollar 

levied by the Council and by the services available to the property. 

Before proceeding to strike any rate council prepares an estimate of expenditure 

and revenue required for the next year. The rate is struck by comparing total 

valuations to the revenue required and rates are then apportioned against each 

property on the basis of the individual valuations. 

Council sets a minimum rate which in effect is the minimum amount payable on 

any property regardless of valuation. In addition, there is a minimum 

Emergency Services Levy rate set by the State Government which is payable on 

every rateable property. 

Rates Payments and other Charges 

As an assistance to ratepayers Council offers a system of payment for 

rates/charges. Rates may be paid in full with one payment or by quarterly 

instalments. Payment of rates are due within 30 days of the issue of the notice. 

Late payments will incur at 2% fine, and each month thereafter 0.73% interest on 

top of the rates due and fine incurred. 

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Payments can be made at the Council Office, Paringa IGA Store, Lyrup General 

Store, by post (do not send cash in mail), telephone and internet payments can be 

made through BPAY. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to 

“Renmark Paringa Council” and marked “Not Negotiable”. Credit Card and 

EFTPOS facilities are now available at the Council Office. Information on 

payments can be obtained from the Rates Officer. 

Pensioner Rate Remissions 

Ratepayers who hold a Pensioner Concession Card (Centrelink) or Repatriation 

Health Card (Department of Veteran Affairs Goldcard) and who meet the 

application requirements are eligible for a rate rebate. A pensioner is required to 

make an initial application for the remission. Applicant’s details are then 

forwarded to SA Water for approval. Once approval has been granted by SA 

Water, Council is informed of the approval. The Rates Officer will then contact 

the applicant by letter to inform them of the approval and the amount that will 

be discounted from their rates. Pensioners are requested to contact the Rates 

Officer for a form or any further details. 

Holders of a Seniors Card may apply to Revenue SA for a Self-funded Retirees 

Concession. Application forms are available at the Council Office. 

A concession is available to some Health Care Card holders who fit the criteria 

by Family & Youth Services. Application should be made to FAYS Office in Kay 

Avenue, Berri, or phone 8595 2400. 

Valuation Definitions 

Land Value (LV) – This valuation is generally the valuation pertaining to the 

land exclusive of visible improvements. 

Capital Value (CV) – This valuation is generally the total value of the property 

including land and improvements. 

Revaluation of Land 

The Land Valuation Act provides that land is revalued at least every ten years 

and in the case of new improvements to the land following notification by the 

Councils building department. 

Ratepayers have the opportunity to object to valuations of land following the 

revaluation conducted by the Valuer General Department. The requirements for 

lodging an objection to valuations are usually advised by that department when 

your revised valuation is sent to you. 

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SPORTS & RECREATION 

Basketball 

Renmark Basketball Association 

Contact Janice Scott – 8595 1796 

Baseball 

Renmark Angels Baseball Club 

Ken Prokopec – 0408 087 091 

Bowls 



Phone - 8586 5828 

Renmark Bowling Club 

Cnr Cowra Street & Fifteenth Street 

Phone - 8586 6973 

Cricket 

Renmark Cricket Association 

Sean Lessue – 8586 3303 

Renmark District Cricket Association 

Jim Spanos – 8595 7218 

Dancing 

Riverland Ballroom Dancers 

Geoff Searle, 8586 5613 

Riverland Line Dancers 

Val Hale, 8595 1613 

Footsteppes Dance Studio 

Brenda Pfitzner, 8586 3006 

Football 

Renmark Football Club – Phil Jones, President – 8586 3162 

PO Box 


Paringa Football Club 

Secretary – Rob Johnstone 

8595 8096 

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Gliding 

Riverland Gliding Association 

Secretary 


Golf 

Renmark Golf Club Inc 


8595 1514 

Hockey 

Renmark Hockey Club 

Dave Benda – 8595 5213 

PO Box 68, Paringa SA 5340 

Horse & Pony 

Renmark Horse & Pony Club 

Marg John, 8595 3051 

Indoor Cricket 

Renmark and Paringa Indoor Cricket 

Renmark Recreation Centre 

Fifteenth Street, Renmark 5341 

8586 6072 

Indoor Netball 

Renmark and Paringa Indoor Netball 



8586 6072 

Indoor Soccer 

Renmark and Paringa Indoor Soccer 



8586 6072 

Motorcycle 

Riverland Junior Motorcycle Club 

PO Box 62, Loxton 5333 

Mick & Margaret Mawdsley 8584 1387 

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Netball 

Renmark Netball Club 

Peter Brown, President – 8595 5319 

PO Box 1559, Renmark 5341 

Paringa Netball Club 

Pistol 

Renmark Pistol Club 

Max Thompson – 8595 5354 


Rowing 

Renmark Rowing Club 

Lil Mader – 8586 4118 

Soccer 

Renmark Olympic Soccer Club 

President – Steve Poutakidis 

8595 3205 

Softball 

Renmark Softball Club 

Robyn Prokopec – 0408 087 091 

Speedway 

Riverland Speedway 

Secretary – Margaret Raams 8586 4380 

PO Box 1545 


Squash 

Renmark Squash Club 



8586 6072 

Swimming 

Renmark Vitor Swimming Club – Ralph Anderson 8586 5766 

PO Box 1477 


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Table Tennis 

Renmark Table Tennis Association 

Rod Stoeckel - 8595 8054 

Tennis 

Renmark Tintra Tennis Club 

Helen Cenko – 8595 1667 

Tri-State Rodders 

Dennis Oates - 8586 5588 

Volleyball 

Riverland Volleyball Association 



Stuart & Janice Scott – 8595 1796 

Water Sports 

Footing Fever Ski School 

Barton & Jackie Williams 

0419 500 652 

Youth 

Berri District Youth Club 

Bill Jones 8595 2251 

Loxton Gymnastics 

Jodie Koch 8584 6173 

STAY INFORMED 

Attend Council meetings, read the reports in The Murray Pioneer, talk with 

Councillors, write to the Mayor and Councillors, read a copy of the minutes of 

Council Meetings on the Internet, at the Public Library or the Council Offices. 

Council is governed by elected community representatives (Councillors) who are 

known collectively as the “Council”. 

Renmark Paringa Council has eight Councillors who are normally elected for a 

three year term. Elections are held every three years, with the most recent just 

been completed in May 2003. Extra ordinary elections may be held to fill 

vacancies occurring between normal elections. 

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STREET LIGHTS 

Street lights are generally the responsibility of ETSA, who owns them. If you see 

a street light that is not working or has been damaged, you can contact the 

Council Office who will complete a form and fax it to ETSA to request fixing. 

Alternatively you can call ETSA’s Faulty Street Light Hotline on 13 13 66. 

TRANSPORT 

Unfortunately there is no mode of public transport, such as buses or trains in our 

council district, however there are a small number of community transport 

schemes available. 

Riverland Community Transport Scheme 

The Riverland Community Transport Scheme is administered by the Berri 

Barmera Council and is one of several Community Passenger Networks 

operating across rural South Australia. The scheme is available to eligible 

residents who live within the boundaries of the Loxton Waikerie, Renmark 

Paringa and Berri Barmera Councils. Transport is provided either by our Scheme 

vehicles driven by volunteers or through the use of local commercial operators 

(eg Taxis). 

How can the Scheme be used? – Due to funding guidelines of the Scheme, it is 

necessary for an evaluation form to be completed which determines the 

eligibility of each applicant. You may be frail, elderly, have a disability, or 

simply be isolated. Those deemed eligible will be issued with a transport 

booking number for future use. Evaluation forms are available from the Berri 

and Barmera Council Offices as well as scheme vehicles and should be returned 

to the Scheme Co-ordinator, PO Box 229, Berri SA 5343. 

For what purpose can the Scheme be used? – You may require transport to: 

• Visit your doctor, dentist or specialist 

• Attend a job interview or appointment 

• Attend education and training 

• Visit a government office 

• Visit a friend or relative 

• Visit the hospital 

• Go shopping or to the bank 

How can the Service be obtained? – Ring 1800 334 882 (free call). Bookings can 

be made between 8:30am and 4:00pm Monday to Friday. The service does not 

operate on weekends and public holidays. The out-of-hours emergency and/or 

cancellation number is 0407 396 987. 

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While the scheme is a community service, a donation by passengers toward the 

day to day vehicle costs of the scheme will be greatly appreciated. A donation 

can be given to the Transport driver who will issue a receipt. A return trip is 

generally referred to when the duration at the destination is approx 1 hour. 

Otherwise passengers can be picked up and returned at later times as requested 

when booking. 

Renmark Taxi Service 

The Renmark Taxi Service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week around most 

Riverland towns. They can be contacted on 0408 851 155 to arrange a pick up. 

This is not a free service. 

Premier Stateliner Coaches 

A bus service runs 7 days a week to and from Adelaide. Bookings and payment 

of tickets can be made at the Premier Stateliner Office, located in the Renmark 

Paringa Visitor Information Centre, Murray Avenue, Renmark or telephone 

8586 6468. 

Travel days and times are as follows: 

DEPARTING ADELAIDE 

Days Travel Offered Departs Adelaide Arrives Renmark 

Sundays 11am 3pm 

Monday to Saturday 12:15pm 4:15pm 

Sunday to Friday 5:30pm 9:30pm 

DEPARTING RENMARK 

Days Travel Offered Departs Renmark Arrives Adelaide 

Monday to Saturday 7:30am 11:30am 

Monday to Friday 5:10pm 9:10pm 

Sundays 12noon 4pm 

Sundays 4:00pm 8:00pm 

TREE CARE 

Council takes an interest in preserving trees within the municipal area as much 

as is practical. Residents are asked to report to the Council Office any trees that 

may be overgrown, or hanging over the footpath or into power lines that may 

need lopping. This work is carried out by professionals who have the correct 

plant and equipment to carry out this work. 

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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE 

The Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre is located on Murray Avenue 

opposite the Renmark Hotel Motel. The Visitor Information Centre provides a 

wide range of tourist information on Renmark, the Riverland, South Australia 

and some interstate. A wide range of souvenirs are also for sale. At the back of 

the Office, the PS Industry is moored, a wood fired paddle steamer. Cruises run 

on the 1 st Sunday of the month at 11am and bookings can be made at the Visitor 

Information Centre. The River Rambler also offer cruises along the River Murray 

daily throughout summer, bookings can also be made at the Visitor Information 

Centre. The Centre is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and on 

Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 10am to 4pm. For further 

information phone 8586 6704. 

VOTING 

Council’s electoral roll consists of the House of Assembly roll for the electorate of 

Wakefield within Council boundaries and a Chief Executive Officers’ roll. The 

Chief Executive Officers’ roll lists owners, occupiers, corporate nominees and 

non Australian citizens who are owners or occupiers. If you have any queries 

regarding your eligibility to vote or whether you are currently enrolled on the 

council roll please contact the Rates Officer on 8586 6609. 

WATER RESTRICTIONS 

The State Government have released the following restrictions on the use of 

River Murray water. The restrictions are aimed at achieving the 20% reduction 

in South Australia’s water use. 

Watering Gardens, Grounds and Nurseries 

Public or private gardens, recreational areas, sports grounds or nurseries can be 

watered: 

• By hand (through a hand-held hose, from a bucket or watering can); or 

• Through a drip feed irrigation system; or 

• Where the watering takes place through a sprinkler – after 5pm and before 

10am on any day (or, when daylight saving is in force, after 6pm and 

before 10am) 

Paved Areas, Walls or Roofs 

No hosing down of external paved areas with water at any time unless it is 

absolutely necessary to do so: 

• To protect public health; or 

• To ensure the safety of people using the area; or 

• To ensure the health and welfare of animals using the area; or 

• To deal with fire, accident or other emergency 

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Cleaning of Motor Vehicles, Boats etc 

Water must no be used to clean a motor vehicle or boat unless the water is 

applied: 

• From a bucket or watering can filled directly from a tap; or 

• By a high-pressure low volume water cleaner; or 

• From a hand-held hose that is fitted with a trigger nozzle 

Motor vehicles or boats can be cleaned at a commercial car wash or by means of 

an automatic washing system that recycles water. 

Boat motors may be flushed or rinsed after use. 

Construction Sites 

Water must not be used to control dust or other pollutants resulting from 

building works unless the water is applied from a hand-held hose fitted with a 

trigger nozzle, or directly from a motor vehicle designed to carry and deposit 

water. 

WASTE MANAGEMENT 

There are two refuse depots in the Council District, Renmark Refuse Depot and 

Lyrup Refuse Depot. The opening times and fees are as below: 

Renmark Refuse Depot 


Monday 

1pm – 4pm 

Tuesday 

1pm – 4pm 

Wednesday 1pm – 4pm 

Thursday CLOSED 

Friday 

1pm – 4pm 

Saturday CLOSED 

Sunday 

9am – 4pm 

Fees: 

Boot/Back Seat (equiv to 240L Bin $3.00 

6 x 4 Trailer/Ute $6.00 

8 x 5 Trailer or similar $8.00 

Large Trailer or Vehicle & Trailer with crates, gates etc $10.00 

Single axle truck (under 4 tonne) $15.00 

Single axle truck (over 4 tonne) $25.00 

Tandem axle truck $45.00 

Semi-trailer $65.00 

Large compactor $65.00 

Car body disposal $16.00 

Septic waste – other $6.00 

Septic waste – trade waste (max 20,000L)$50.00 

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Lyrup Refuse Depot 

Sunday 9am – 12noon 

Users please note – this time is for a trail period of 3 months beginning 10 th July 

2005. 

Fees are the same as Renmark Refuse Depot fees. 

Both sites are closed on Good Friday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Christmas 

Day and New Years Day. 

Each refuse depot accepts the following waste: 

• Domestic waste 

• Bulky items such as car bodies, old tanks etc 

• Rotten waste 

• Solid inert material such as bricks, dirt, concrete and demolition material 

• Fencing material 

• Tyres 

The following is not accepted: 

• Hazardous waste (eg asbestos) 

• Liquid waste (herbicides, pesticides) 

• Hospital Waste 

• Chemical Waste 

WEATHER 

The following is a list of average temperatures for each season in Renmark. 

These temperatures were taken from 2003. Weather is measured in degrees 

Celsius. 

Summer (Dec-Feb) 

Autumn (March – May) 

Winter (June-Aug) 

Spring (Sept-Nov) 

25 degrees 

17 degrees 

10 degrees 

17 degrees 

WEEDS 

Various weeds have been classified by the State Government as noxious or 

secondary weeds and these weeds need to be removed before they become a 

problem. 

Please contact Council or the Riverland Animal & Plant Control Board 

(8582 4368) for further information. 

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AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THIS DIRECTORY 

If you find that information in this directory has changed, or know of an 

organisation which may be suitable for inclusion, please complete the details 

below and post to Community Information Directory Officer, Renmark Paringa 

Council, PO Box 730, Renmark SA 5341. 

Alternatively, you can contact one of the Customer Service Officers on 8586 6609 

or email council@renmarkparinga.sa.gov.au . This information is updated 

regularly to ensure information is as current as possible. 

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Name of Organisation:___________________________________________________ 

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Contact Person of Organisation:___________________________________________ 

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