Hay truck fire contained at Sherlock
Plus police report a Murray Bridge woman for driving while disqualified.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Unemployment rate drops to lowest level in at least 13 years
Almost 1000 extra people found jobs in the Murraylands in 2023, but for employers, finding staff is getting tricky.
Murray Bridge News joins Our News, Your Voice campaign
Save the date for an upcoming fundraising drive by the Local and Independent News Association and Murray Bridge News.
How painting a tree blue might improve wellbeing in Murray Bridge
Locals hope a colourful tree at Sturt Reserve will start conversations that could save a life.
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What selling price should I ask for my property?
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Michael Cox and Casey DeMichele offer their advice.
Cannabis trafficker arrested in Murray Bridge
Plus police investigate the theft of an e-bike and two scooters at Tailem Bend and a grain auger at Kepa, and pull over six motorists for various offences.
🏘️ Housing
Plans filed for housing developments at Tailem Bend
Two applications for a housing developments at Tailem Bend are being assessed by the Coorong District Council.
DVINA will provide hygiene packs to locals impacted by domestic violence
Domestic Violence Is Never Acceptable has been granted $4000 by the Murray Bridge council.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: Anzac Day in the Murraylands
Locals have gathered for dawn services at Murray Bridge, Wellington and around the region on Anzac Day 2024.
Anzac Day 2024: Huge crowd attends dawn service in Murray Bridge
Around 1500 people have attended a commemoration at Sturt Reserve which highlighted the sacrifice of Private Henry Heyer during World War I.
🏛️ Council
Coorong council rates may go up by 8.5 per cent in 2024-25
Councillors have drafted their next annual business plan and budget ahead of a public consultation period that will start next week.
Subscriber giveaway: April 2024
For Murray Bridge News’ fourth birthday, we’ve got a huge amount of stuff to give away to one lucky subscriber.