Community pride swells at Mypolonga as ag town of the year judges visit
Whether it wins or loses the 2021 award, an innovative town on the River Murray is now closer-knit and prouder than ever.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
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Things to do in Murray Bridge: October 29-November 4, 2021
Your guide to Callington Show, Murray Bridge Marathon Festival, a Masters Apprentices show and more.
Pony program helps participants clip-clop their way to wellbeing
Dealing with mental health issues can be hard; spending time with ponies for a Murray Mallee GP Network program, not as much.
Wellington ferry will close for four hours this Wednesday
Its cables are due to be replaced on October 27, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport says.
School presentation shows science at its fiery, icy best
For the third year running, Soroptimist International Murray Bridge has invited hundreds of students to a free Sciworld show.
Meet the retiree who has climbed Mount Everest without ever leaving Murray Bridge
By walking, climbing and rowing each day, Stride 4 Stroke participant Max Merckenschlager has covered some amazing distances.
Murray Bridge's swimming pool will reopen this Saturday, with a few changes
You'll need to pre-book your visit online ... and the booking system isn't available yet.
Thieves fail to dent ATM at Mannum
Plus a CFS volunteer is hurt in the line of duty, a fire leads police to a cannabis-growing operation and police arrest an alleged thief.
Cyclist dies after being hit by car on Brinkley Road
A local woman injured in a collision south of Murray Bridge has died in hospital.
🗳️ Vote
Airlie Keen will run as independent candidate for Hammond in 2022
The Murray Bridge councillor will take on Liberal MP Adrian Pederick at the next state election.
Riverglades wetland is safe – now it’s time to hand it over
Residents of Murray Bridge's east side saved the Riverglades wetland from developers in 1988. Now comes its next chapter.
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Things to do in Murray Bridge: October 22-28, 2021
Your comprehensive guide to Tailem Bend Music Hall, the Variety Moto Run, Children's Week and more local events.