Murray Bridge are favourites as Lower Murray bowls season begins

Murray Bridge will look to defend their crown in 2025-26, while Karoonda and Mannum will contend with lineup changes, writes Derek Vanderzon in this preview.

Teen BMW driver reported for speeding at Tailem Bend

Plus a Murray Bridge family is caught in a serious crash at Virginia and police catch various drivers doing various things.

Sports reports: Records broken at 2025 Spring Nationals

Plus the results of the Battle of the Bridge and Australian Sprintcar Stampede at Murray Bridge Speedway.

Mannum salutes Barry Burdett for 50 years of CFS service

A local legend has been awarded a half-century service medal by the SA Country Fire Service.

Murray Bridge needs bus services, independent Airlie Keen says

The state election candidate for Hammond has been calling for better public transport for years.

Four Murraylands businesses nominated for 2025 SA Tourism Awards

Vote for your favourite today and you could win.

Social photos: Spring Nationals 2025

See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Genuine Support Services.

Five per cent deposits scheme may help first home buyers

But does it fall short in today’s property market in the Murraylands?

Drugs will be focus of SA Police community forum in Murray Bridge

A public event will be held at Unity College on October 29.

Things to do in the Murraylands: October 3-9, 2025

Your guide to everything happening in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Spry Holdings.

Murray Bridge maternity ward looms as election battleground

Independent candidate Airlie Keen has launched a petition calling for an upgrade at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.

Tailem Bend gears up for a record-breaking Spring Nationals

A national drag racing event will be on again this weekend, and the competing drivers are ready to push to the limit.