Truckie arrested for drug driving at Tailem Bend
Plus a fallen branch causes a power outage in Murray Bridge and police investigate several fires at Pallamana.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
CFS warns about grass fire at Rockleigh
The SA Country Fire Service is keeping an eye on a grass fire near the Uniting Church.
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Nationals pick John Illingworth as their candidate for Hammond
The police officer will run against Liberal MP Adrian Pederick at the 2022 state election.
Meet Murray Bridge’s newest Australian citizens
Twenty-seven migrants have made their pledges of citizenship at Sturt Reserve on January 26, 2022.
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Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 28-February 3, 2022
All you need to know about the bunyip's 50th birthday party, the Strathalbyn Cup and other Murraylands events.
Michael Holliday named citizen of the year at Tailem Bend
The Wellington East draftsman has been recognised alongside two local community groups on Australia Day 2022.
Cathy Smith named Murray Bridge’s citizen of the year for 2022
The mental health advocate is among several outstanding community members recognised on Australia Day.
Rural doctors’ pay deal will benefit patients, Murray Bridge GP says
As president of the Rural Doctors' Association of South Australia, Peter Rischbieth helped secure a deal which should attract more GPs to the Murraylands.
Five Tailem Bend streets will get new footpaths – but are they the right ones?
The Coorong council is seeking public feedback on its 2022-27 footpath network expansion strategy.
Jervois solar farm approved despite neighbours' objections
A recent Murray Bridge council assessment panel decision has highlighted problems with South Australia's planning laws.
Murraylands firefighters honour one of their own
Members of the Country Fire Service’s Swanport group and Metropolitan Fire Service’s Murray Bridge brigade have honoured the late CFS volunteer Louise Hincks.
Alex Bolt knocked out of 2022 Australian Open
Murray Bridge's tennis star lost in the first round of the singles, men's doubles and mixed doubles, but he won't go home empty-handed.