Peri Strathearn

🏛️ Council

Has the City of Murray Bridge outgrown its ‘rural’ name?

A local councillor has suggested that the city’s council adopt a new identity to reflect its urban growth.

🏛️ Council

Apply now for community grants from the Murray Bridge council

The March 2026 round of a regular grant program is now open.

🗳️ Vote

Citizens’ agenda: Hammond needs better public transport services

Jannette Coupland invites each of the state election candidates to explain how they would address a critical issue in the Murraylands.

📢 Sponsored

How to teach your kids about electrical safety

Ahrns Electrical’s Tristan Ahrns explains some of the things you can do to keep your family safe.

River Murray’s future put up for discussion as Basin Plan review begins

For the first time since 2012, the agreement on how water is used across the Murray-Darling Basin is up for review – here’s how to have your say.

🏗️ Growth

Minister approves 900-home plan for Murray Bridge’s west

The state government has given land owners on the city’s western fringe a thumbs up to subdivide and sell their properties if they wish.

Hospital helipads will reopen soon, Premier Peter Malinauskas promises

A community cabinet meeting in Murray Bridge has touched on some hot-button issues in the Murraylands, including a long-running risk to local patients.

🚨 Crime and Fire

Murray Bridge teenager arrested over car theft

Plus police arrest two more car thieves and an alleged motorcycle thief, penalise a couple of drivers and hold a breakfast at Bunnings.

🙂 Good News

Punthari grower recognised with Women in Grain award

A primary producer and agricultural scientist has been honoured at the 2026 South Australian Grain Industry Awards.

🏗️ Growth

Australia Post is building a new distribution centre in Murray Bridge

The facility on Brinkley Road will help the postal service deliver parcels more quickly.

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