Peri Strathearn

🙂 Good News

Kai Martin named Murray Bridge’s citizen of the year for 2026

The ultramarathon runner is one of five locals honoured with Australia Day awards this year.

🏆 Sport

Sam Shahin and the Bend stay quiet about possible Moto GP bid

A decade ago, the billionaire owner of Tailem Bend’s motorsport park declared his interest in hosting an international motorcycle race. Could this be his moment?

🗓 Things to Do

Community Cabinet meeting will be held in Murray Bridge

Whether you’re a fan or a critic, you’ll have a chance to meet Premier Peter Malinauskas and the state government’s other ministers early next month.

🕰️ History

Antarctic adventurer’s memory honoured, 55 years on

Members of the ANARE Club have paid tribute to a Murray Bridge resident who lost his life on Macquarie Island in 1971.

📢 Sponsored

Eight tips to keep your kids healthy as they go back to school

Wendy Ziersch and the team at Murray Bridge Medical Centre want your little ones to be as happy and healthy as can be for term one, 2026.

🗳️ Vote

Animal Justice Party names a candidate for Hammond

Murray Bridge’s Ruby Eckermann will stand for the minor party at the 2026 state election.

📢 Sponsored

Murray Bridge remains one of Australia’s hottest property markets in 2026

Demand for local real estate is still strong despite recent price rises, says Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Casey DeMichele.

🚨 Crime and Fire

Police seek thieves who stole alcohol from Jervois Bowling Club

Plus officers book an alleged speedster and drug driver on the Princes Highway.

🗳️ Vote

Hammond is ‘critical’ to Liberals’ election hopes, state leader Ashton Hurn says

South Australia’s Opposition Leader has visited Murray Bridge to campaign alongside MP Adrian Pederick.

🏗️ Growth

Murray Bridge’s population will reach 35,000 in 15 years, projection suggests

The rate of housing construction will need to increase sharply to keep up with demand.