🙂 Good News
Cost of living help is on the way
Over-60s, school families and renters will benefit from measures announced in South Australia's 2026 state budget.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏗️ Development
State government keeps its promises to the Murraylands in 2026-27 budget
Before this year’s election, the Labor Party promised $100 million worth of funding for public transport, the Murray Bridge hospital and more. Here’s what has made the cut.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: June 5-11, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a production of Mary Poppins.
🙂 Good News
Push-Up Challenge begins in aid of Headspace Murray Bridge
Dozens of locals have pledged to complete 3307 push-ups this June to support a youth mental health service.
🙂 Good News
Police and Moorundi stand together for reconciliation
SA Police and an Aboriginal community-controlled health service have joined forces for a National Reconciliation Week event in Murray Bridge.
🚨 Emergencies
Copper thieves damage railway crossing near Tailem Bend
Plus police arrest a shoplifter, a drink driver and a teenager in a stolen ute.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: Murraylands Business Awards 2026
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Spry Holdings.
⭐ Business Awards
Murraylands Business Awards winners revealed for 2026
Eleven local business operators have been recognised at a gala dinner at the Bridgeport Hotel in Murray Bridge.
🏆 Sport
Jervois Football Club celebrates 100 years
A win over Imps, an emotive cross-planting ceremony and countless memories shared have made for an all-time centenary weekend at an RMFL club.
🏗️ Development
Restaurateurs light the way to Sturt Reserve redevelopment’s next stage
Big changes are coming to Murray Bridge’s riverfront over the next 12 months, including the rehabilitation of the long-abandoned Riverscape building.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: May 29-June 4, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including Jervois Football Club's centenary.
🏛️ Council
Murraylands council watch: May 2026
Septic tank enforcement is planned on Murray Bridge's east side, riverfront reserves are ranked in order of need, Mannum plans for growth and more.