‘This is the story behind my ink’
A Murraylands survivor opens up about her experience with hope that other women will understand how serious domestic violence can get.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏘️ Housing
Modular housing will be short-term solution for battlers in Murray Bridge
The state government plans to purchase transportable homes and deploy them in regions where there is a shortage of social housing, such as the Murray and Mallee.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 30-October 6, 2022
All you need to know about Jervois Primary School's centenary, the Wellington Strawberry Fete, the Murraylands Fair and more.
At Jervois, this company is turning a milk byproduct into ‘pink gold’
The Beston Global Food Company has become South Australia’s biggest dairy processor, thanks in part to its focus on a valuable nutraceutical product: lactoferrin.
🗓 Things to Do
Family fun day planned at Wellington East Reserve
An upgrade of the park by the boat ramp is finished – it's time to come and celebrate.
Old Murray Bridge will be closed on four days in early October
A $46 million refurbishment of the 143-year-old road bridge is continuing.
🗓 Things to Do
Taryn Brumfitt will share her inspirational message in Murray Bridge
The Embrace filmmaker and speaker has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the 2022 Murray Bridge Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo.
🗓 Things to Do
Murray Bridge Darts Club prepares for its 50th anniversary
Past and present players are invited to celebrate at the White Hill clubrooms next month.
Murray Bridge swimming centre, heated pool will both open next month
The city's council has announced an opening date for the 2022-23 swimming season, and SA Health is about to re-open the hydrotherapy pool at the hospital, too.
Murray Bridge pedal prix gets back on track after two-year hiatus
Local schools have performed well at the 2022 Australian International Pedal Prix despite the loss of primary-school-aged competitors.
Fairy magic overcomes heartless act of vandalism
The magic of community is still a powerful thing in Murray Bridge's west.
🌊 Floods
River Murray swamps may flood this spring
High flows are projected to peak in late October, according to the Department for Environment and Water, but are unlikely to cause widespread problems.