🚨 Crime and Fire
Fatal crash at Elwomple closes the Dukes Highway
And another crash on the Mallee Highway prompted police to ask motorists to delay travel if possible.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
⭐ Business Awards
Quality customer service makes Farm Fresh Market a winner
Carlo De Michele explains what has made his family’s greengrocer a two-time winner at the 2026 Murraylands Business Awards.
📢 Sponsored
Here’s what the federal budget will mean for Murraylands property owners
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Michael Cox and Casey DeMichele explain.
🏛️ Council
Cat restrictions on the table as Murray Bridge council takes matters into its own paws
Another round of consultation is on the way as the council makes up for a long-standing failure by the state government.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Murray Bridge Darts Club wins fifth title in a row
Plus the latest in rifle shooting, basketball, 10-pin bowling and more.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Witnesses sought after Northern Heights fire
Plus copper thieves strike again at Tailem Bend, police investigate a crash and a warning about speed cameras.
🙂 Good News
Popular Murray Bridge officer awarded Australian Police Medal
A senior community constable has been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours for building relationships within the Indigenous community.
🙂 Good News
Health executive Wayne Champion awarded Public Service Medal
A public servant who has led the Riverland Mallee Coorong region and the state through multiple crises has been honoured on the King’s Birthday holiday.
🏗️ Growth
SA won’t budge on Greater Adelaide Freight Bypass
A new Swanport Bridge and a freight bypass through Monarto are no closer to being built after the 2026-27 state budget.
🙂 Good News
Cost of living help is on the way
Over-60s, school families and renters will benefit from measures announced in South Australia's 2026 state budget.
🏗️ Growth
State government keeps its promises to the Murraylands in 2026-27 budget
Before this year’s election, the Labor Party promised $100 million worth of funding for public transport, the Murray Bridge hospital and more. Here’s what has made the cut.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: June 5-11, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a production of Mary Poppins.