🌊 Floods
Flood preparations begin as River Murray levels start to rise
The risk is higher in the Riverland than along the Lower Murray, but Premier Peter Malinauskas says the state government is planning for every possibility.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Grandmother assaulted outside 24-hour service station
Police deny that the business on Swanport Road, Murray Bridge is a hot spot for anti-social behaviour, but a local family is not so sure.
🏛️ Council
Council hopefuls make the case for change in Murray Bridge
The city’s current councillors all say they have unfinished business, but the “outsider” candidates have other ideas.
Free vaccines will protect River Murray communities against Japanese encephalitis virus
SA Health is urging anyone who lives in the Murraylands and regularly spends time outdoors to get vaccinated against a deadly mosquito-borne disease.
Meet Jane Intini, the newest member of Murray Bridge News’ team
Your independent local news service now has an advertising and subscriptions coordinator.
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Getting divorced in South Australia – your questions answered
Johnston Withers Lawyers explain how the process works and answer some common questions.
National Carp Control Plan is finished – now what happens?
Six years after it was announced, a plan to release a virus in the Murray-Darling Basin has been handed to the federal government.
🗓 Things to Do
Footy drama will encourage young men to think about mental health
A performance of The Rain Maker at Tailem Bend is sure to start some important conversations at the town's footy club this Friday night.
Tailem Bend Lions Club member acknowledged for 50 years of service
Ian Eckermann has received a medal for his long service to the community.
Forget the ‘rife with meth’ headlines – Murray Bridge is a good place, lawyer says
Joseph Ramsay Sanders has sought to clarify remarks he made in an incendiary Advertiser article three weeks ago.
Sandbag pod to be installed at Murray Bridge SES in case of flooding
The State Emergency Service plans to make sandbags freely available, 24 hours a day, in case of emergency in Murray Bridge.
This playground at Wellington will be replaced – what do your kids want built there?
The Murray Bridge council is circulating a survey as it prepares to upgrade a playground at Baker Reserve.