🗓 Things to Do
Census night is coming up next Tuesday – here’s what to do
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will ask all Australians, residents and visitors to provide a bit of info about themselves on August 11.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
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Build or buy: Which is better in the Murraylands in 2026?
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Michael Cox and Casey DeMichele offer their advice on an age-old debate.
‘No dry humping’: Murray Bridge business owner’s warning sign raises eyebrows
Brittany Schulz, the owner of romance book shop Fiction and Friction, has seen a bit too much of the latter lately.
🚨 Emergencies
Mannum man hurt in Adelaide Hills truck crash
Plus police catch a few drivers out on Murraylands roads.
Bird flu case detected at Monarto
The H5 avian influenza sweeping across the rest of the world has been detected in the Murraylands for the first time.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: Kaurna Yarta
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Spry Holdings.
🏛️ Council
Coorong councillor excused for possible confidentiality breach
The SA Ombudsman has declined to investigate Cr Jonathan Pietzsch for sharing legal advice with his council colleagues.
🏗️ Development
Mannum lifestyle village would include 154 new homes
Plans for a $22.5 million development called Mannum Lifestyle Village have been filed with the Mid Murray council.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: July 31-August 6, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a sculpture workshop.
🏛️ Council
Murraylands council watch: July 2026
A Mid Murray rates increase is reduced, a Tailem Bend car park upgrade has a budget blow-out, transport is needed in Murray Bridge and more.
🗓 Things to Do
Murray Bridge swimming season will open on October 31
The dates for the 2026-27 season at Murray Bridge Swimming Centre have been announced.
🚨 Emergencies
Watch out for speed cameras in the Murraylands this week
Plus SA Police investigate a Murray Bridge break-in and report a disqualified driver.