🏛️ Council
Coorong councillor excused for possible confidentiality breach
The SA Ombudsman has declined to investigate Cr Jonathan Pietzsch for sharing legal advice with his council colleagues.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏗️ Growth
Mannum lifestyle village would include 154 new homes
Plans for a $22.5 million development called Mannum Lifestyle Village have been filed with the Mid Murray council.
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Things to do in the Murraylands: July 31-August 6, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a sculpture workshop.
🏛️ Council
Murraylands council watch: July 2026
A Mid Murray rates increase is reduced, a Tailem Bend car park upgrade has a budget blow-out, transport is needed in Murray Bridge and more.
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Murray Bridge swimming season will open on October 31
The dates for the 2026-27 season at Murray Bridge Swimming Centre have been announced.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Watch out for speed cameras in the Murraylands this week
Plus SA Police investigate a Murray Bridge break-in and report a disqualified driver.
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SALA Festival 2026: Your Murraylands exhibition guide
From Kanmantoo to Karoonda, Mannum to Wellington, here’s what you’ll find in our backyard during this year’s South Australian Living Artists Festival.
🙂 Good News
What we learned from Murray Bridge News’ 2026 reader survey
Meet the winner of our annual survey giveaway, and see what people say about this independent local news service.
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So … You’re Divorced: Murray Bridge cabaret will explore heartbreak and healing
Local singer and songwriter Katherine Wicker and a five-piece band will present two evenings of favourite songs old and new this August.
📢 Sponsored
One in three Murray Bridge locals feel lonely – here’s how you can help
The Spark program is calling for people with or without experience of loneliness to help design community solutions.
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Kaurna Yarta: Free concert will interpret Indigenous seasons
The Bowerbird Collective, Taikurtinna Dance and Jamie Goldsmith will present an 80-minute performance at the Murray Bridge Sound Shell this Friday night.
🏗️ Growth
Palmer wind farm construction starts
Tilt Renewables will built 40 turbines atop the eastern Mount Lofty Ranges over the next two years.