🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 24–March 2, 2023
All you need to know about local Adelaide Fringe events, farming in a changing world, Simply Sade and more.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Childcare shortage is forcing Murray Bridge families into difficult choices
Parents are being forced to consider quitting their jobs or taking unpaid time off because of a lack of OSHC and vacation care options.
📢 Sponsored
Discover the ultimate in retirement living at Warner Close
Murray Mallee Aged care will host an open day at the Murray Bridge village on March 4. Come and see what all the fuss is about.
🌊 Floods
Murray Bridge Club reopens after 65 days behind a flood barrier
Things are finally starting to get back to normal on the city's riverfront.
🏛️ Council
Bold plan proposes ‘civic heart’ for Tailem Bend’s main street
A master plan for streetscapes across the Coorong district has proposed sweeping changes for Railway Terrace, including fewer car parks and more green space.
🏘️ Housing
Homelessness service struggles with ‘unprecedented’ demand
AC Care’s Murraylands homelessness service is calling for donations to help it provide hundreds of local people with food and shelter.
🏘️ Housing
Office for Regional Housing will fast-track homes for essential workers
The state government has a housing plan for country South Australia.
🌊 Floods
How Murray Bridge survived the 1956 flood – in pictures
Ken Wells remembers well the biggest flood in the River Murray's modern history, thanks to a scrapbook he compiled at the time.
🏛️ Council
Maurice, Hindmarsh Road speed limit will stay at 60km/h
A push by Councillor Tom Haig to have the limit reduced has fallen short.
Teenagers arrested over car break-ins in Murray Bridge’s west
Plus Murray Mallee police pick up several drivers for alleged traffic offences.
Mental health professional will help high schoolers
Murray Bridge High School will get one of 65 mental health practitioner positions being created in South Australia’s education system.
👋 Join In
Volunteers wanted for sports and recreation group
The Murray Bridge council is forming a new group to advise it on sporting grants and facilities.