Car thieves run down couple at Cooke Plains
Plus two people escape a truck fire on the South Eastern Freeway and SA Police respond to three local traffic offences.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Brian Neilsen urges Murray Bridge businesses to embrace AI technology
An expert has encouraged small businesses to adopt AI, highlighting its efficiency in operations and customer engagement, while addressing concerns about job displacement.
Skydivers join world record attempt at Wellington
Eighty-nine jumps have been made at SA Skydiving on World Skydiving Day as part of a globally coordinated effort.
Driver fatigue ad filmed at Monarto
Exclusive: SA Police have given Murray Bridge News a sneak peek behind the scenes on a shoot for a TV commercial about road safety.
🏘️ Housing
SA’s population is growing, and Murray Bridge has a role to play
How will the state government’s housing roadmap, and a federal housing support program, affect our region? And what’s happening at Gifford Hill? We take a look.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: NAIDOC Week 2024
See who kept the fire burning at an elders’ lunch, bridge walk and family fun day in Murray Bridge.
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge council watch: Riverglades wetland handover completed
Plus councillors slam the state government for its failures on cats, agree on names for 18 new roads, hand out more than $250,000 in event sponsorships and more.
📢 Sponsored
Discover chamber music in Murray Bridge at the Three Bridges Festival
A two-day festival will bring some of South Australia’s finest musicians to the Murraylands on July 20 and 21.
Ngarrindjeri NAIDOC Week award winners revealed for 2024
Hundreds of people have joined a walk across the old Murray Bridge and attended an awards ceremony outside the local council office.
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Coorong Mallee formal 2024: See the photos
See our photos from the red carpet at the Bend Motorsport Park as students from Karoonda, Lameroo and Coomandook arrive.
Luxury hotel at Monarto Safari Park put up for sale
The good news is it’s nearly finished. The unexpected news is it’s on the market.
Not one, but two Ford Mustangs stolen in Murray Bridge
Plus two young men are arrested for assaulting a man with a baseball bat, and police report two more for doing burnouts and one for drink driving.