Veterans’ affairs minister refuses to recognise Vietnam vet’s service
Murray Bridge Vietnam veteran John Ali’s years-long fight for justice is continuing, even as he remains the last living member of his team.
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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Bandanna Day event in Murray Bridge will help young people impacted by cancer
Local charity Regional Cancer Fighters is organising a fundraiser for Canteen at Sturt Reserve.
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Say no to data centres, protester warns Murray Bridge council
A local resident and two state MPs have brought a range of questions to AI factory developer Firmus.
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Tailem Bend GP clinic will reopen under new management
Federal Health and Wellbeing Minister Mark Butler has intervened to make sure doctors will be able to return to the town.
One visit to the Murraylands can change the course of your career – and your life
A Study Adelaide tour has given 40 international students a taste of the region where local employers hope they will start their careers.
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BMX track construction starts at Sturt Reserve
Work on a new dirt jumps track on Murray Bridge’s riverfront has begun.
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Social photos: National Chevrolet Festival
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Spry Holdings.
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Body found at Murray Bridge’s Sturt Reserve
Police will prepare a report for the coroner after a grim discovery on Monday morning.
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Truck driver arrested over fatal crash on Mannum Road
A man has died and woman has been seriously hurt in the collision between a car and truck near Mannum Waterfalls.
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Simone Bailey reveals her local government ambitions
The outgoing Mid Murray mayor and Labor election candidate has set her sights on a new local government role.
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New tech will help Murray Bridge’s Kennewell CNC Machining defend Australia
An advanced manufacturing firm in the Murraylands is using the world’s best technology to secure work in the defence and aerospace sectors.
Murraylands Medical Centre closes, leaving Tailem Bend without a GP clinic
Federal Health and Ageing Minister Mark Butler is being asked to step in to allow a service to continue in the town.