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Riverbend Rodeo 2026: See the photos
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Spry Holdings.
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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Researchers partner with Ngarrindjeri elders on diabetes treatment trial
A pilot by Flinders University and the Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, co-designed with Aboriginal community members, aims to make life better for locals.
🚨 Emergencies
Police investigate suspicious car fire in Murray Bridge
Plus officers investigate a clothing theft and report one man for an assault in Adelaide and another for traffic offences.
đź’¬ Opinion
Safe seat no more: Four candidates’ paths to victory in Hammond
Peri Strathearn analyses voting patterns and the political mood in the Murraylands ahead of the 2026 state election.
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Raine and Horne Murraylands reigns supreme at industry awards
The local franchise has brought home no less than 13 trophies from a state awards ceremony on Saturday night.
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Twelve nominate for First Nations Voice election in the Murraylands’ region
Candidates from across the Ngarrindjeri nation, the Riverland and South East will compete for seven seats at Saturday’s election.
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Citizens’ agenda: Hammond needs better hospitals and emergency departments
Sally Lockwood invites the state election candidates to explain how they will improve health services in the Murraylands.
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Complaint filed about smear campaign against independent Airlie Keen
EXCLUSIVE: The Electoral Commission of SA has been asked to investigate a Labor website claiming to educate voters about “Airlie’s true colours”.
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What is endometriosis, and how can you treat it?
Murray Bridge Medical Centre’s Dr Amber Salman explains. Plus, the latest on this winter’s flu vaccines, and a new nasal spray for kids.
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Labor makes more promises to Mannum, Callington and Mypolonga
The party’s commitments depend only on the statewide result, not whether Simone Bailey gets up in Hammond, Premier Peter Malinauskas says.
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Lee Kernaghan and James Johnston will headline the Bend Classic in 2026
Two country music giants will be on the lineup when a major festival returns to Tailem Bend in October.
🚨 Emergencies
Cars impounded, drivers reported as police target rule breakers
Plus police investigate thefts at Tailem Bend and Burdett and host Crime Stoppers events in Murray Bridge.