🙂 Good News
Retired teacher, youth mentor and volunteer awarded OAM
Former Mannum resident Harry Long has received an Order of Australia Medal on Australia Day 2026.
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I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🙂 Good News
Former Murray Bridge Racing Club chairman awarded posthumous OAM
The late Reg Nolan has been given an Order of Australia Medal in the 2026 Australia Day honours list.
🙂 Good News
Kai Martin named Murray Bridge’s citizen of the year for 2026
The ultramarathon runner is one of five locals honoured with Australia Day awards this year.
🏆 Sport
Sam Shahin and the Bend stay quiet about possible Moto GP bid
A decade ago, the billionaire owner of Tailem Bend’s motorsport park declared his interest in hosting an international motorcycle race. Could this be his moment?
🗓 Things to Do
Community Cabinet meeting will be held in Murray Bridge
Whether you’re a fan or a critic, you’ll have a chance to meet Premier Peter Malinauskas and the state government’s other ministers early next month.
🕰️ History
Antarctic adventurer’s memory honoured, 55 years on
Members of the ANARE Club have paid tribute to a Murray Bridge resident who lost his life on Macquarie Island in 1971.
📢 Sponsored
Eight tips to keep your kids healthy as they go back to school
Wendy Ziersch and the team at Murray Bridge Medical Centre want your little ones to be as happy and healthy as can be for term one, 2026.
🗳️ Vote
Animal Justice Party names a candidate for Hammond
Murray Bridge’s Ruby Eckermann will stand for the minor party at the 2026 state election.
📢 Sponsored
Murray Bridge remains one of Australia’s hottest property markets in 2026
Demand for local real estate is still strong despite recent price rises, says Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Casey DeMichele.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Police seek thieves who stole alcohol from Jervois Bowling Club
Plus officers book an alleged speedster and drug driver on the Princes Highway.
🗳️ Vote
Hammond is ‘critical’ to Liberals’ election hopes, state leader Ashton Hurn says
South Australia’s Opposition Leader has visited Murray Bridge to campaign alongside MP Adrian Pederick.
🏗️ Growth
Murray Bridge’s population will reach 35,000 in 15 years, projection suggests
The rate of housing construction will need to increase sharply to keep up with demand.