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Murray Bridge council watch: August 2022
Your monthly update on council matters including Welcoming Cities, the Erskine Bridge, stray cat management and more.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Wellbeing hub could help Murray Bridge residents stay happy and healthy
Wellbeing SA and the Murray Bridge council are looking to establish a go-to destination for services that improve local people's lives.
Old Murray Bridge will close to traffic on three Tuesdays
The Department for Infrastructure and Transport will close Murray Bridge’s road bridge to traffic on three upcoming dates.
New Bunnings will be Murray Bridge’s biggest ever retail store
A hardware store opening this weekend will set records for the regional centre.
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Worker housing, environment come into focus as Thomas Foods International rebuild continues
The meat processing company is not ruling anything in or out as it prepares to open its new abattoir near Murray Bridge in early 2023.
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Murraylands company plans to build its own worker housing amid rental shortage
Australian Portable Camps hopes to build mining camp-style accommodation for its workers. Could it do the same for Thomas Foods International?
Women and children ‘will die’ unless welfare recipients’ spending is restricted: MP Tony Pasin
The Murraylands' federal MP has heavily criticised the end of a cashless debit card trial.
Controversial rally stage at Rockleigh approved
A stage of the 2022 Adelaide Hills Rally will go ahead at Rockleigh and Monarto despite firm resistance from some residents.
Opening hours extended at Murray Bridge respiratory clinic
The clinic will now open on weekends, thanks to support from SA Health and the Country SA Primary Health Network.
Mypolonga named Ag Town of the Year finalist for 2022
The small but mighty town has made the final five in the South Australian competition for the second year running.
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‘I had to grow up fast’: What it’s like to survive being homeless in Murray Bridge
A pop-up exhibition by AC Care has helped local share their stories in their own words during Homelessness Week.
Midwifery practice will offer new mums better care in Murray Bridge
A new model of care for pregnant women and new mothers in Murray Bridge focuses on their needs, and continuity of care.