The Overland returns to Murray Bridge after 10 months
The passenger train had not run since last March due to COVID-19, and its future was long in doubt.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Murray Bridge man rescued after Coorong search
Plus a teen is fined for speeding at Wellington East and a man in his 60s is reported for growing cannabis.
New Year’s Eve crowd estimated at 10,000 in Murray Bridge
Fireworks launched off the old road bridge gave 2020 a spectacular send-off and welcomed 2021.
Murray Bridge man charged with child sex offence
SA Police have arrested a local man based on a tip-off from Victoria Police.
2020 in review: 120 local stories that made our year
Yes, there was a coronavirus pandemic; but how many more of these local stories will you remember?
Happy Christmas from Murray Bridge News
Managing editor Peri Strathearn has a little something for you ... plus an important update for monthly subscribers.
Christmas raffle raises much-needed funds for Pompoota Hall
Residents of the surrounding area have banded together to keep the 103-year-old hall going.
Awards presented for Murray Bridge's best Christmas light displays
From a cosy festive scene to a spectacular digital light show synchronised to radio, these are the winners for 2020.
What's on this summer: December 18, 2020-January 14, 2021
Your complete guide to Christmas celebrations, New Year's Eve, the Murray River Splash festival and much more.
Budgeting error cost Coorong ratepayers $350,000, investigation reveals
A report has vindicated ratepayers who had long claimed their property rates bills were higher than the council had forecast.
Rebuild begins for Thomas Foods International at Murray Bridge
Construction of the company's new meat works has begun, almost three years after a devastating fire.
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Murray Bridge council watch: December 2020
The latest on Sturt Reserve's boat ramp, a water sports park, Flagstaff Road works, a pump track for Callington and more.