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Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🙂 Good News
Young citizens honoured at Government House
Young leaders from Murray Bridge and around South Australia have been recognised at a reception hosted by the Governor.
Gidget Foundation launches perinatal mental health service in Murray Bridge
Expectant and new parents can now access free support during a period of life that is not always as joyful as it is supposed to be.
Win a VIP Sydney Hotshots experience in Murray Bridge
Follow the Murray Bridge News Facebook page to find out how you can score a pass to their upcoming show in Murray Bridge.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Gel blasters lead to Murray Bridge man’s arrest on gun charges
Plus police make two fraud arrests in the Mallee, a Murraylands man is hurt in a crash at Milang and officers undertake a road safety blitz.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: Murray Bridge United 70th anniversary
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Spry Holdings.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: August 14-20, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a bridal parade.
🏗️ Growth
Green space will be paramount at Gifford Hill, developer says
Exclusive: James Dibble has explained his vision for a major residential development at a business breakfast hosted by Murray Bridge News.
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge’s feral cat problem is solvable, volunteers say
A modest investment could end the stray cat issue that has plagued the city’s central business district for years, say representatives of Paws and Claws.
🏛️ Council
Community will decide how to spend $3.5 million Lerwin windfall
A public consultation process will soon begin as the Murray Bridge council considers how best to spend the money it made by selling its nursing home.
🏗️ Growth
Australia Post delivery centre opens in Murray Bridge
Thousands of parcels will pass through the new facility every day, in line with the continued growth of online shopping.
⭐ Business Awards
Winter may be cold, but the 1924 remains as hot as ever
Damien and Peter O’Riley’s riverfront steakhouse in Murray Bridge is coming off back-to-back Murraylands Business Awards wins, and for good reason.