This week in history: February 1, 1924
A Murray Bridge eight is chosen for the Olympics, a new football and cricket ground opens and preparations begin for the construction of a new rail bridge.
Hotted-up gopher raises eyebrows at car club meeting
The Auto Collectors Club of Murray Bridge’s first meeting of 2024 has featured the debut of an unusual vehicle driven by Gary Haebich.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Husband-and-wife drag racers win at the Bend
Plus the latest in Meyer Shield cricket and Murray Bridge golf, horse racing and rifle shooting.
Murray Bridge’s Addie Paschke turns 90 years old
The long-time Lobethal and Kadina resident, now living at Resthaven, has celebrated her milestone with friends and family from around Australia.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Charlotte Hatton is the best in Australia
Plus the latest in Meyer Shield cricket, Murray Bridge golf and Lower Murray lawn bowls.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Justin Walshe delights packed house at Festival State Nationals
Plus the latest in Murray Bridge golf and horse racing, Lower Murray lawn bowls and Murray Towns cricket.
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Breaking it down: Divorce versus property settlement in Australia
Family lawyer Jessica Walton, from Andersons Solicitors, explains how to navigate a stressful time of life: relationship breakdown.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 12-18, 2024
Your guide to the Festival State Nationals, UCI Paracycling, Rippers and more, thanks to Newbridge.
Dragway pit crew ‘cut a crazy light’ at the Bend
Naomi Ward has found herself behind the wheel with her foot to the boards during the Outlaw Speed Shop Off-Street Series.
Community choir crashes concert band practice for a Christmas collaboration
Murray Bridge’s two community-focused music ensembles have joined forces for a night of Christmas sing-alongs – perhaps the first of more such team-ups.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Murraylands’ first women’s footy club disbands
Plus the latest from Murray Bridge lawn tennis and golf, Murray Towns cricket and Lower Murray lawn bowls.
Murray Bridge Players and Singers celebrates turning 40
Members of the local amateur theatre company have celebrated its birthday with songs and shared memories.