🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: July 3-9, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including NAIDOC Week events.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Horwood Bagshaw scales down, ending the brand’s 54-year association with Mannum
Exclusive: Global firm CNH has shifted manufacturing operations away from its factory, but will continue with fewer staff.
🏗️ Growth
What’s the deal with the two data centres proposed near Tailem Bend?
Firmus and Skylab Australia are planning to build major industrial facilities in the Murraylands. Here’s what that could mean.
📢 Sponsored
Murray Bridge Medical Centre announces plans to expand
The Adelaide Road GP clinic has acquired a neighbouring property and revealed big dreams for the future.
🙂 Good News
Elephants of Asia precinct opens at Monarto Safari Park
Zoos SA’s Wild Africa project has taken its biggest step forward yet, with a new exhibit now open to the public.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Forty-year-old man dies after Brinkley crash
A Lake Plains man taken to hospital after a collision on Monday has succumbed to his injuries.
🕰️ History
Tailem Bend roundhouse stands testament to 100 years of railway history
The town’s locomotive roundhouse is a century old this week, having changed the course of the community forever when it opened in June 1926.
When will Murray Bridge get a mental health drop-in centre?
State MP Robert Roylance has joined calls for investment in local services following the release of a mental health plan for country SA.
⭐ Business Awards
Why Murray Bridge Community Centre is the Murraylands’ favourite not-for-profit
The winners of a new category at the Murraylands Business Awards explain what they do and why it’s important.
🏗️ Growth
BMX track construction is about to start at Sturt Reserve
After years of campaigning by local bike riders, a dirt track is being built next to the Murray Bridge skate park.
🏗️ Growth
Greyhound rehoming facility in Murray Bridge is back on the agenda
But a public vet clinic is no longer included in Greyhound Racing SA’s plans for a “care facility” on the east side.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: June 26-July 2, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a drive-in movie night at the Bend Motorsport Park.