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.
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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.
Records fall at Monarto South, Tailem Bend as big grain harvest comes in
The two Viterra sites closest to Murray Bridge have set records in recent weeks.
Truck crash partially closes South Eastern Freeway
A truck carrying acid has crashed near Callington.
Weeds and town entrances need attention, Tailem Bend residents say
About 20 people have given their input on a Coorong council plan for the years 2021-25.
Meals on Wheels volunteers recognised in Murray Bridge branch's 50th year
They haven't yet had a chance to celebrate the milestone, but local volunteers cheered each other's achievements on Monday.
Christmas tree lighting, parade bring festive cheer to 2020
Plans for the Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend events were on-again, off-again, but like all good Christmas stories, this one has a happy ending.
South African training stable, Magic Millions race will move to Murray Bridge
Murray Bridge Racing Club is quickly becoming a star attraction in South Australia's horse racing industry.
CWA members honoured for combined 190 years' service
Three members of the SA Country Women's Association's Murray Bridge branch have received long service badges at a Christmas lunch.
Overland train service will return to Murray Bridge on January 3
The railway linking Murray Bridge to Melbourne and Adelaide is about to reopen after nine months of uncertainty.
What's on this week: December 11-17, 2020
COVID-19 may have played havoc with many of our Christmas plans, but two beloved events will return this weekend in a modified form. The lighting of Murray Bridge’s Christmas tree at Edwards Square, originally scheduled for an evening last month, will go ahead on Friday night after all thanks