Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 26-March 4, 2021
Murray Bridge Fringe, the Magic Millions, Mannum Fun Run and Walk, speedway and much more.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Rates debate: Coorong homeowners may pay less, businesses more
The Coorong council has proposed a dramatic shake-up of its property rating policy.
Fire destroys shed, threatens homes on Garden Crescent
The MFS and CFS have saved two homes from a fire in Murray Bridge's west.
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Murray Bridge council watch: February 2021
Housing growth outstrips expectations, railway history is preserved and the silos reopen under new management.
Damaged Nissan Silvia stolen at Tailem Bend
Plus five drivers face consequences for allegedly driving while drugged, drunk or disqualified.
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Join in ... with Murray Bridge Children's Choir
Tammy and Charlotte Mathie invite you to come and sing in Murray Bridge.
Lack of rentals, cuts to Jobseeker may push locals into homelessness
Murraylands welfare agency AC Care predicts thousands of locals may be at risk of eviction this year unless governments act.
Radio station 5MU will switch from AM to FM
The Murray Bridge-based broadcaster is about to leave its "1125 5MU" identity behind after 86 years.
Abortion reform rolls ahead despite opposition from MP Adrian Pederick
The Murraylands' state MP has spoken out against legislation which would increase women's access to pregnancy terminations.
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Come and try ... clay target shooting with Monarto Clay Target Club
John Bretag invites you to come and try clay target shooting.
Charity feeds more than 120 Murray Bridge families each week
Poverty and food insecurity are major local problems Foodbank SA is helping to solve from a hub on Adelaide Road.
Statement regarding Facebook's decision to block Australian users from posting news
Managing editor Peri Strathearn chimes in. Murray Bridge News' Facebook page has not yet been affected.