Murraylands Business Awards finalists revealed for 2025
See who made the top five in each category, vote for a winner, and get your tickets for the gala dinner on June 20.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
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Coorong property owners face huge rates increase in 2025-26
Homeowners can expect to pay an average of 25 per cent more next financial year unless they apply for an exemption.
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‘Visionary leaders’ will talk sustainability at public forum in Murray Bridge
Barry Irvin and Tim Jarvis will appear at a free forum on May 21, while Cathy Freeman and Taryn Brumfitt are coming for a schools event the following day.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Murray Bridge man in critical condition after assault
Plus police seek witnesses to an accident on the Princes Highway, and catch a woman allegedly doing 180km/h at Monarto South.
Murray Bridge Rotary Art Show winners named for 2025
Painters, sculptors, photographers and other artists from around the Murraylands have shared $4300 worth of prizes at the annual awards.
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Join in … with Murray Bridge and Districts Eight-Ball Association
Lee Spurling invites you to come and play eight-ball in Murray Bridge.
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Federal election 2025: Tony Pasin re-elected in Barker
But the MP will have to spend another three years in opposition after the Coalition's national loss.
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How this Murray Bridge shooter turned a niche idea into a $220 product
Guy Jackson had a unique problem. Kennewell CNC Machining helped him find a solution – one he is now selling to other rifle enthusiasts.
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Housing, cost of living remain biggest local issues in election campaign’s final days
Liberal MP Tony Pasin and six other candidates for Barker have answered voters' questions at a forum hosted by Murray Bridge News ahead of the 2025 federal election.
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Why do I need a property manager, anyway?
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Henry Cahillane and Skye Stewart introduce themselves and answer a common question.
🚨 Crime and Fire
State MP Nick McBride reportedly charged with assault
The independent Member for Mackillop, the electorate which includes Tailem Bend and the Coorong district, says he will remain in parliament.