Murray Bridge’s Greta Briggs celebrates her 102nd birthday
Her keys to long life? “Meat, three veg and a lot of hard work.”
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Missing woman Selina Richards may be in Murray Bridge
SA Police are urging members of the public to keep their eyes out for a 35-year-old woman who was last seen on Thursday.
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Seven takeaways from this week’s Hammond state election forum
A Murray Bridge News event on Wednesday night has given Liberal MP Adrian Pederick and his rivals an opportunity to win hearts and minds.
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Things to do in Murray Bridge: March 18-24, 2022
Find out about a multicultural festival, vintage machinery rally, greyhound racing, drifting and more.
No-confidence vote against Mayor Paul Simmons splits Coorong council
Bullying allegations and high tempers continue to plague the troubled Coorong District Council.
Why Helen Oxenham wants a domestic violence memorial in Murray Bridge
The veteran Spirit of Woman campaigner has invited the city's council to consider establishing a "place of courage" to encourage reflection on a critical issue.
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Labor promises to invest in public housing in Murray Bridge
As a homelessness service resorts to handing out tents, the opposition has promised to build dozens of new homes if it wins the state election.
Mypolonga mobile phone tower switched on
Optus customers and emergency callers can now expect better coverage.
Lock it or lose it, police warn after Murray Bridge car break-ins
Murray Mallee police have urged people to take basic security precautions after a string of thefts.
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Things to do in Murray Bridge: March 11-17, 2022
All you need to know about Murray Bridge News' Hammond election forum, the Murray Towns cricket grand final, Ski for Life and more.
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Citizens’ agenda: Our next state government must act on climate change
Candidates for Hammond at the 2022 state election respond to voters’ concerns about climate change, the environment and the River Murray.
Beware of mosquito bites, SA Health warns after Japanese encephalitis cases emerge
Health authorities are warning people along the River Murray to be extra vigilant about a new mosquito-borne virus.