Wellbeing Hub will scale back as state government funding ends
Despite an “overwhelming” need, a range of community programs may end by June 30 as Preventative Health SA changes its funding model in the Murraylands.
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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Irrigator will run as independent candidate in Barker
Barmera’s Ian Penno plans to bring strong community representation as an independent candidate at the 2025 federal election – here’s why.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Can you help police identify this man, seen at Tailem Bend?
Plus, in a busy week for Murray Mallee police, a pair are busted for trafficking cannabis, a burglar is charged with sacrilege and much more.
📷 Social Photos
Murray Bridge High School formal 2025: See the photos
See the photos from the red carpet at Murray Bridge High School's year 12 formal on March 21, 2025.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: March 21-27, 2025
Your guide to the Fringe on Sixth, Murray Bridge Speedway, live music, an author talk and more.
Four-knot zone is needed at Riverglen Marina, residents say
White Sands residents want Infrastructure and Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis to make their stretch of the River Murray safer and more peaceful.
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Join the Orion Care community in Murray Bridge
Orion Care is launching new care services for people with complex care needs, including NDIS participants, delivered in purpose-built accommodation in the Murraylands.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Police seize $1.5 million tobacco shipment at Monteith
Plus an alleged heroin trafficker is arrested at Tailem Bend, and where you'll find speed cameras around the Murraylands this week.
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge council watch: City needs a monthly market, resident suggests
Plus councillors debate funding for youth services, a new dog park, Maurice Road street numbers and more.
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Trade mission to China will aim to build bridges back to the Murraylands
Murray Bridge's mayor will lead a five-person delegation visiting Shandong province in May, despite two councillors' misgivings.
🏆 Sport
Oarsome Murray Bridge athletes prepare for the Australian Rowing Championships
Victoria Seidel, Archer Buick and an under-17 girls' team will represent SA at a national championship in Tasmania this weekend.
Refugees could help Murraylands businesses fill skill gaps
At a time of low unemployment, when local workers are hard to find, another solution has been presented to employers in Murray Bridge.