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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.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
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.
Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 19-25, 2021
Speedway, The Addams Family, a Deadly Fun Run, a swap meet, author talks and more.
Mobile phone tower to be built at Mypolonga
Coverage for calls, texts and data will finally improve at Mypo if an Optus proposal receives development approval.
Murray Bridge woman arrested after grenade, stolen goods found in Adelaide
Plus a warning about break-ins and an alleged car thief is apprehended.