Five things this week’s census data tells us about Murray Bridge
The first batch of data from the 2021 national census has been released – here’s what we’ve learned about Murray Bridge, population 18,243.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏘️ Housing
‘Your heart breaks’: Murray Bridge conveyancers raise thousands for homelessness service
Mel Wilson and Trish Connolly work with some of the people hardest-hit by the Murraylands’ housing crisis and want to help find a solution.
From all the lands on Earth we come: Migrants celebrated at Murray Bridge’s All Culture Fest
The 2022 festival has featured performers from Vanuatu, the Philippines, China, Nigeria and Australia.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: June 24-30, 2022
All you need to know about the All Culture Fest, the Bridgeport Hotel's first birthday, Menopause the Musical and more.
Buy Nothing group encourages free giving in Murray Bridge
Meet Deborah Hunter Kells, the creator of a Facebook group which prompts people to gift, ask and express gratitude.
SA Police plan community forum in Murray Bridge
Officers want to know what locals think are the most pressing safety issues in the area.
📢 Sponsored
Familiar faces get new opportunities at Johnston Withers Lawyers Murray Bridge
Clients will remain in safe hands as some of the conveyancing firm's experienced team members step up.
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge council watch: June 2022
The latest on plans for a corella sanctuary at the Swanport Wetland, speed limits at Riverglen Marina, a street name in the Pathways estate and more.
AC Care offers free phone and internet connections to needy Murraylands residents
The community agency has partnered with Optus and Good 360 to keep struggling locals from being cut off from services.
Murray Bridge High School redevelopment wins at SA Architecture Awards
Cox Architects have been recognised for their contribution to the school's newest building.
Stolen car used in service station robbery at Tailem Bend
Plus a Murray Bridge man is arrested for a jewellery store break-in, police search for whoever stole batteries from a level crossing at Monarto, and more.
🏘️ Housing
Murray Bridge council must be ‘unrelenting’ amid housing crisis, councillor argues
The city’s mayor and council CEO are taking a patient approach, but Councillor Karen Eckermann wants more to be done about the “desperate emergency”.