Peri Strathearn

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.

Murray Bridge Aerodrome's future secured with $610,000 grant

Aviator Bill Antel's dream will live on into the future after the federal government seals his runway.

Pharmacies join COVID-19 vaccine roll-out

There are now more places than ever you can go to get vaccinated in Murray Bridge.

🗓 Things to Do

Things to do in Murray Bridge: July 30-August 5, 2021

Find out which local events have been postponed or cancelled in the days following South Australia's lockdown.

Rotary project saves Long Island playground for kids overseas

The Rotary Club of Murray Bridge has big plans for equipment which was recently replaced at a local park.

Three Murraylands childcare providers will share $500,000 worth of funding

The early learning centre at Tyndale, the OSHC at St Joseph’s and Tailem Bend Kindergarten have each won federal funding.