Three stars at best: Murraylands' worst roads rated
The state government has praised recent road safety ratings from Austroads, but local MPs aren't convinced.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🗓 Things to Do
Gifford Hill developer will speak at business breakfast
Tickets are now on sale for Murray Bridge News’ next Murraylands Business Breakfast, which will feature Grange Development’s James Dibble.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Drink driver loses his licence after crashing in Murray Bridge
Plus police investigate the theft of several power tools from a Murray Bridge business.
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🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: July 17-23, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including karaoke with Bristles.
🏗️ Growth
Questions abound at Tailem Bend AI factory meeting
But proponents Firmus Technologies are determined to show that the biggest development in the Murraylands’ history will be a net positive for the community.
🏛️ Council
Mid Murray Council names its new CEO
Andrew Johnson will serve as the council’s next chief executive officer, succeeding Ben Scales.
🙂 Good News
Come and get your cheap electricity, Housing Trust tenants
The state government has opened registrations for Empowering SA, a program which will offer discounted power bills to South Australians on low incomes.
Help me, begs Australian citizen stuck in Saudi Arabia
Murray Bridge resident Abdullah Balhaddad has been banned from travelling home after becoming involved in a court case overseas.
🏛️ Council
Maurice, Hindmarsh Road speed limit will drop to 50km/h
The Murray Bridge council has voted to lower the speed limit on the major freight route through the city’s west after pleas about safety from residents.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Houseboat vandalised at Tailem Bend
Plus police arrest a would-be gas bottle thief and report a driver for doing burnouts in Murray Bridge.
🏛️ Council
Coorong council appoints new CEO
Scott Reardon will move over from neighbouring Karoonda East Murray.