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.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
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.
Quarantine at The Bend? No thanks, says state government
Businessman Sam Shahin has offered his Tailem Bend facility to SA Health, but the department says it is inadequate.
Antarctic dream drives Murray Bridge’s newest doctor
Elyse Marx grew up locally, now she's practising locally. But she has her eyes set on a more remote location.
Lerwin residents celebrate new wing’s completion
An event has been held marking the end of an $8.2 million upgrade at a Murray Bridge nursing home.
HIPPY program shows early childhood activities have a life-long impact
A program delivered through AC Care in Murray Bridge is helping disadvantaged children and their parents in learning, work and life.
More than $40,000 worth of community grants up for grabs
The Murray Bridge council will hand out various grants in March 2021. Here's how your group can get a piece of the action.
Dragon rampages through North School for Chinese New Year
A Murray Bridge primary school has welcomed a colourful guest for the lunar new year in 2021.
Battle of the Sounds: Murray Bridge heat will give local bands a shot at glory
In the spirit of the Myponga Pop Festival and 1970s rock, a musical competition hopes to unearth local talent.