🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Husband-and-wife drag racers win at the Bend
Plus the latest in Meyer Shield cricket and Murray Bridge golf, horse racing and rifle shooting.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏛️ Council
More walking trails, volunteer programs planned at Riverglades wetland
More than two years after a deal was struck for the Murray Bridge council to take over the wetland, it has published a draft plan for its care.
Donate blood in Murray Bridge and save up to three lives
Red Cross service Lifeblood is calling on Murraylands residents to continue their life-saving donations this February, following a massive 2023.
River Murray paddle boat Lady Rae sinks
A replica paddle steamer has sunk at its moorings in Murray Bridge over the weekend – and wooden boat expert Steve Moritz thinks he knows why.
đź“· Social Photos
Social photos: Australia Day 2024
Hundreds have celebrated January 26 in Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend.
Twenty new Australian citizens welcomed to Murray Bridge, and one to the Coorong
Almost two dozen new neighbours have made their citizenship pledges in the Murraylands on January 26, 2024.
Volunteer Sandra Walding named Murray Bridge’s citizen of the year for 2024
A Meals on Wheels stalwart, the Rockleigh 105 Gravel Fest and the Hub on Darling Avenue have been recognised with Australia Day awards this year.
Mobilong Prison officer Jennifer Colley awarded Australian Corrections Medal
The prison's case management coordinator has been included in the Australia Day honours list for 2024.
đź—“ Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 26-February 1, 2024
Your guide to Australia Day celebrations and more, thanks to Newbridge.
Meet Sandy Przibilla, Tailem Bend’s citizen of the year for 2024
On Australia Day, an RSL committee member, Music Hall director and Rotarian will be honoured for her contribution to the community.
Free dispenser at Murray Bridge Library will help women in need
National charity Share the Dignity will make sanitary products – tampons and pads – available to anyone who needs them.
🏛️ Council
Sunnyside Road upgrade planned
The Murray Bridge council is seeking residents’ feedback on a $660,000 plan to improve the main road into a riverfront shack area.