Elephants confirmed for Monarto after fundraising campaign reaches its goal
Zoos SA has raised more than $2 million, needed to bring three Asian elephants to Monarto Safari Park, in just 28 days.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🗳️ Vote
‘Yes’ campaign begins in the Murraylands ahead of Voice referendum
Ngarrindjeri Ruwe Empowered Communities has launched an independent campaign urging people to vote “yes” on October 14.
🏆 Sport
RMFL preview: Rivalries resume as finals begin for 2023
Matt Hood and Shane Snell preview Jervois and Imperials’ qualification final, and Coorong and Mypolonga’s elimination final, in the River Murray Football League.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Saints come good in MBBA grand finals
Plus the latest in River Murray football and netball, Mini GP at Monarto, and Murray Bridge golf, soccer and rifle shooting.
🏛️ Council
Proper planning, better vibes: What we want for Murray Bridge’s future
A council road show asking about the future of the Murray Bridge district has visited the east side.
📢 Sponsored
Jobs and skills showcase will help you find your calling
Meet local employers and training organisations face-to-face in Murray Bridge on September 7, 2023.
Old Murray Bridge closures planned for early September
The bridge will be shut on three nights next week as a long-running upgrade continues.
Meet the Murraylands’ new top cop
Plus SA Police arrest four women for attempting to smuggle drugs into Mobilong Prison.
🗓 Things to Do
Murray Bridge gallery welcomes two new exhibitions
Island Welcome and I Am Uncomfortable open at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery this Friday night, and both are sure to get you thinking.
🌊 Floods
Tourists flock to the River Murray even as high flows peak
The State Emergency Service is urging caution, but more and more tourists are making plans to vote with their feet thanks to the River Revival voucher scheme.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: August 25-31, 2023
Your guide to Acoustic at the Station, the Rockleigh Neighbour Muster, a Mini GP race at Monarto and much more, brought to you by the Bridgeport Hotel.
Spotlight falls on greyhound racing in Murray Bridge
The local greyhound racing club and council have both pledged to support an inquiry into the industry following recent allegations of animal cruelty.