MP Nick McBride vows to fight on despite assault charges

The Coorong district’s representative in state parliament is persevering with his re-election bid, and now has a Labor opponent.

Fire contained at Kanmantoo on 2026’s hottest day

The threat posed by a fire west of Callington has passed, the Country Fire Service has advised.

Net zero is ‘madness’, senator says, and many locals agree

The Nationals’ Matt Canavan is on the warpath, with Member for Barker Tony Pasin in a supporting role.

Independent candidate calls for landline phones in residential care homes

Hammond candidate Lucas Hope is campaigning for child safety in the face of an abuse crisis.

Century-old Bubsie the Citroen visits Murray Bridge

A car used to circumnavigate Australia in the 1920s has passed through Murray Bridge as a group of Seventh-Day Adventists retrace an adventurer’s journey.

One Nation announces its candidate for Hammond in 2026

Robert Roylance has “had a gutful”, and plans to do something about it at the upcoming state election.

Boaties and jet ski riders fined during Operation River Safe

Plus two motorists suffer injuries in a Dukes Highway crash and traffic police round up several drivers.

Social photos: New Year’s Eve 2025

See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Spry Holdings.

2025 in review: Local stories that made our year

From a legendary run to an ice cream coup, these are the top 100 storylines that captivated us in the Murraylands over the past 12 months.

Happy Christmas from Murray Bridge News

Managing editor Peri Strathearn reflects on 2025.

Hire a pedal boat or kayak in Murray Bridge this summer holidays

Or take a speedboat ride, or try tubing or paddle boarding, with Freedom Boat Hire on the River Murray at Sturt Reserve.

Murray Bridge Christmas lights competition winners named for 2025

Here’s where you’ll find the best displays around the district.