I’ll put community ahead of One Nation, new MP promises
Member for Hammond Robert Roylance has offered some insights into his plans for the next four years at a business breakfast in Murray Bridge.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏗️ Growth
Wellington East water upgrade is nearly done, SA Water says
Work is continuing on a $2.5 million project which will give residents access to mains water.
🏛️ Council
Mid Murray Council CEO resigns
Ben Scales has announced his intention to leave the role, paving the way for the council to make a fresh start with a new mayor and chief executive.
🙂 Good News
Six Murraylands towns nominated for SA’s Ag Town of the Year Award
Murray Bridge, Mannum, Callington and Monarto are among 91 towns nominated for the award in 2026.
PATS changes will have to wait as advocate’s pleas fall on deaf ears
Mandy Payne had hoped for a better outcome after visiting South Australia’s parliament to campaign alongside the state opposition.
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Social photos: Bunyip Bazaar
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Spry Holdings.
🏆 Sport
Ally Wilson signs with the WNBA’s Washington Mystics
The Murray Bridge basketballer will play in the biggest league in the world in 2026.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Police chase in Murray Bridge ends in fireball, arrest
Plus officers arrest a man who allegedly robbed a service station, welcome international workers and more.
🙂 Good News
Mannum’s innovative women shine on the state stage
Dairy Adventures’ Narelle Zanker has been named Agrifutures Rural Woman of the Year for 2026, succeeding a friend from not far down the road.
🏛️ Council
Mid Murray Mayor Simone Bailey will step down in November
After an eventful term in local government, Ms Bailey has announced she will not contest this year’s council election.
📢 Sponsored
Gas and welding supplier Murray Sales has moved to a new location
If you’re looking for gas or welding supplies in Murray Bridge and surrounds, look no further than Murray Sales’ new location on Chris Collins Court.
🙂 Good News
Sun has been shining on Murray Bridge hospital volunteers for 20 years
The Sunshiners have been making hospital stays a nicer experience for two decades.