‘We’ve got to be prepared for COVID to be in our community’
Local health authorities are begging Murraylands residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19 before South Australia’s borders re-open.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: November 12-18, 2021
All you need to know about the Murraylands Jobs Fair, Sixth Street Handmade, Ultimate Pink Night and more.
Power to the people as Coorong district election rules change
Ratepayers, not councillors, will choose the Coorong's next mayor, among other changes approved by the community.
What should be painted on Murray Bridge's silos?
Have your say as the city's council prepares to commission its biggest artwork ever.
Sports reports: Jack McCarthy makes it two in a row at Murray Bridge Speedway
Plus the latest in Murray Bridge rifle shooting and lawn tennis.
Wellington and Monarto residents: What can council do for you?
The Murray Bridge council will hold two public meetings in the next fortnight as it plans beautification works in its smaller townships.
Mental health drop-in centre needed in Murray Bridge
Under a new approach by Headspace, young people can now access help whenever they need it. Could the model work for adults?
Tailem Bend-Jervois ferry will close for maintenance on Thursday
Motorists crossing the River Murray will need to go the long way around.
Murray Bridge Marketplace turns 10
A decade has passed since Murray Bridge RSL made the decision to sell its South Terrace property and make way for a shopping centre.
Murray River, Lakes and Coorong wins again at SA Tourism Awards
The region's tourism alliance and Monarto Safari Park have been named among the winners at the 2021 awards.
Kids get back to nature in kindy’s new play space
Murray Bridge Preschool Kindergarten director Shirley Hartman wants her children to get the best start in life.
Meet the woman behind Mypolonga’s new community newsletter
The first edition of the unnamed newsletter has just been published. Pria Martin explains how it came to be.