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Murraylands council watch: September 2026
Murray Bridge’s mayor declines a China trip, councillors vote no to a new hospital, a warning about the future of Mid Murray dumps and more.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
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I’m looking at buying my first home – what do I need to know?
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Michael Cox and Casey DeMichele guide you through the steps you’ll need to go through when purchasing a property.
🙂 Good News
Murray Bridge hospital helipad will reopen ‘soon’, minister says – again
SA Health and a neighbour have reached an agreement that will allow the facility to reopen after two and a half years.
🚨 Emergencies
Dangerous driver leads police from Adelaide to Wellington East
Police have arrested a man after a 101-kilometre escape attempt along the South Eastern Freeway.
🚨 Emergencies
Man reported missing in Murray Bridge
Police are seeking information about a man who has not been since since Friday, September 25.
🚨 Emergencies
Fire destroys home on Slade Street, Murray Bridge
A plume of smoke has attracted the attention of concerned residents across the rural city.
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Murraylands’ mayors and councillors will get pay rises of up to 64 per cent
An independent state government body has made a ruling about how much elected members in local government should be paid.
🏗️ Development
‘Stink city’ fears as composting facility approved at Pallamana
Exclusive: Thomas Foods International has won development approval for an expansion of its Murray Bridge meat processing facility.
🏗️ Development
Murray Bridge Technical College concept plans revealed
The state government has published its design for a $50 million training centre which will sit alongside Murray Bridge High School.
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Air Force veteran finds the sky’s the limit with Proactive Health
Tony Pahl is overcoming physical and mental challenges through group and individual therapy sessions at a Murray Bridge allied health clinic.
🏆 Sport
Murray Bridge’s pedal prix is over for another year – could Monarto be next?
The CEO of Pedal Prix Racing looks ahead to the future of human-powered vehicle racing.
🚨 Emergencies
Police recover stolen Range Rover in Murray Bridge
Plus officers report three drivers and attend a Welcoming Week event.