Bremer Valley agave distillers claim a South Australian first
A new kind of spirit, similar to tequila, is being produced by the Newell family at Callington.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏗️ Development
Murray Bridge needs better bus services, locals say
A review of public transport services in regional South Australia will wrap up this week, but the feedback from Murraylands residents is already clear.
📢 Sponsored
Don’t throw your bowel cancer screening kit in the bin – it might save your life
Murray Bridge Medical Centre’s Wendy Ziersch encourages you to take a simple test during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
🏘️ Housing
Coorong council invests in Kulde Road housing development
Ratepayers’ money will be used to buy and rezone a parcel of land at Tailem Bend, then sell it off for housing.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: Murraylands Business Awards 2025
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Do you recognise this man, seen at Palmer?
SA Police hope to have a chat with him.
Council issues drought declaration as SA and federal governments lag behind
In a first for local government, the Coorong council will offer relief to all its farms and agricultural businesses after formally declaring the district to be in drought.
📢 Sponsored
Robotics help Bowhill Engineering keep pace with the world’s best
Jodie and Jeremy Hawkes have been to Europe to learn more about the machines that will power the next wave of Murraylands manufacturing.
📢 Sponsored
Three reasons to choose Ahrns Electrical for your home or shed upgrade
Plus one bonus reason: if you book by June 30, you'll go into the draw to win a prize.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: The SpongeBob Musical
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week.
📢 Sponsored
Lathes v mills: Which will be best for your manufacturing job?
Murray Bridge CNC machining firm Kennewell has both – let’s talk about what they can do for you.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: SA Truck and Ute Show 2025
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week.