Climate change plan calls for tree planting, emissions reduction in Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge experienced a cool year as the rest of Australia warmed in 2020, but the city's council is hedging its bets.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Car wash fire prompts warning about solar power system maintenance
The Metropolitan Fire Service has saved a Murray Bridge business and issued a warning to property owners.
Top prize-winner in L2P Murraylands’ raffle draw found at last
Coordinator Peter Sawley had struggled to contact the winner of a ukulele until he reached out to Murray Bridge News.
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.
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.