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Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Cannabis crop uncovered at Murrawong
Plus a house fire at Mypolonga and an arrest at Murray Bridge High School.
Grants available for community groups, projects and events in the Murray Bridge district
Here’s how your community group can win funding from the Murray Bridge council.
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Come and try ... croquet at Murray Bridge Croquet Club
Libby Moore and Lyn Morgan invite you to come and try croquet in Murray Bridge.
Ag dealer will move into former newspaper office
Emmetts plans to open a John Deere dealership and service centre at the former Murray Valley Standard print facility on Adelaide Road.
Things to do in Murray Bridge: August 6-12, 2021
Netty and footy are back, plus horse racing, roll racing and a postponement for Tailem Bend Music Hall.
🏘️ Housing
Housing crisis is headed for boiling point in Murray Bridge
There are already many more renters than vacant properties, and with the population growing fast, locals say governments must intervene.
Construction starts on Tumbella Drive nursing home
Schiavello will build and RSL Care SA will run the $22 million, 72-bed Romani residential aged care facility.
Sports reports: Live-streaming pioneer shortlisted for SANFL award
Plus sporting competitions resume as restrictions ease and the latest from Murray Bridge Rifle Club.
Silo art is coming to Murray Bridge
The federal government will put $88,500 towards an artwork on Viterra's silos, similar to those at Coonalpyn and Karoonda.
Cameo Cinema gets a $35,000 lifeline
A grant from a federal Screen Fund will help Murray Bridge's cinema keep its doors open.
Vigilante imprisoned over four-hour attack
Murray Bridge man Brett James Caire will stay behind bars for at least another year.