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Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 6-12, 2025
Your guide to every event happening 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.
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge council watch: Dog park time-share scheme abandoned
Plus councillors discuss New Year’s Eve fireworks and a property rates review at their January 2025 meeting.
📢 Sponsored
I’m thinking of building on a vacant block – what do I need to know?
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Michael Cox offers his advice.
Vale Allan Arbon, long-serving Murray Bridge and Karoonda mayor
A farmer, gentlemen and civic leader is being remembered fondly in the wake of his death on January 24.
🏛️ Council
Vaccine injury campaigner urges Murray Bridge council to support investigation
Robert Roach and Forest of the Fallen want a pause on vaccines based on mRNA, despite assurances from health authorities.
Bob Hancock wins Murray Bridge News’ subscriber giveaway
He and his family have taken home Infamous tickets and more prizes in our January 2025 draw.
🏛️ Council
Troubling choices loom if Murray Bridge council doesn’t build east side sewer system
Exclusive: Councillors have been told they may be forced to build household septic systems and recoup the costs, or even declare homes uninhabitable.
🗳️ Vote
Citizens’ agenda: What do you want the election candidates for Barker to talk about?
Have your say in our two-minute survey and help Murray Bridge News set the agenda ahead of the 2025 federal election.
🏗️ Growth
Riverscape Restaurant stand-off may soon come to an end
Hope is dawning that a new tenant may finally occupy a long-abandoned building in a prime position on Murray Bridge’s riverfront.
Shoppers raise $2500 for Murray Bridge community groups
Cheques have been presented to the Salvation Army, a Lions Club and a community centre following a promotion by Murray Bridge Marketplace.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Murraylands smoke shops raided as part of Operation Eclipse
Inspectors from Consumer and Business Services, backed up by SA Police, have been doing “targeted inspections”.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Woman hit by speedboat at Mannum, airlifted to hospital
Plus firefighters contain a mulch fire at Kanmantoo, police return some stolen navy memorabilia and more.