🗓 Things to Do
Mural locations, artists revealed for Wall to Wall Festival
Murals will be painted in five locations around Murray Bridge’s CBD next month – here’s the list of sites and artists.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Soroptimists fight the good fight on International Women’s Day
An afternoon tea has given Murray Bridge women an opportunity to reflect on pioneering women of the past, present and future.
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All aboard – experience a Wow Factor houseboat holiday this winter
There’s no better time to holiday on the River Murray – here’s why.
🌊 Floods
We’re not ready for another flood, Lower Murray irrigators warn
Failures by the Department for Environment and Water and a “completely inadequate” recovery plan have left South Australia behind the eight-ball, an inquiry has heard.
Greyhounds as Pets SA plans rehoming facility, vet clinic in Murray Bridge
The benevolent arm of Greyhound Racing South Australia has announced its intention to help more ex-racing dogs prepare for life as household pets.
🏘️ Housing
Newbridge housing development nears completion
One of the biggest housing developments in Murray Bridge in recent years will soon fill up.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: Murraylands Fair 2024
A rescheduled market has drawn a crowd to Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge on Saturday.
Mallee Highway safety measures funded
A well-worn road used heavily during grain harvests will share in $168 million from the federal Road Safety Program.
Greenhill Energy pilot brings Tailem Bend gas plant closer
Plans for a $425 million Riverbend Energy Hub are progressing with a pilot project in Adelaide and early engineering works in the Murraylands.
Classic Falcon, Commodore ute stolen at Kepa
Plus police arrest two teens over an assault in Murray Bridge, investigate a stolen car burnt out on the Old Princes Highway, and set up speed cameras at Tailem Bend.
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🏘️ Housing
It’s the biggest investment in public housing in decades – but will it be enough?
The SA Housing Authority is finishing off 15 new homes in Murray Bridge, but more may be needed as the city’s population continues to grow.