🌊 Floods
Department for Environment and Water failed farmers during floods, inquiry hears
Farmers have savaged the state government over its handling of the 2022-23 River Murray floods, and delays to a parliamentary inquiry into the issue.
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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Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 19-25, 2024
Your guide to the Tour Down Under, school holiday activities and more, thanks to Newbridge.
Murray Bridge RSL gets $9000 Anzac Day grant
People who pay their respects to veterans at future services will hear a bit more clearly thanks to a grant for the local sub-branch of the Returned and Services League.
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Tour Down Under in Murray Bridge: Your guide to stage four of Australia’s biggest bike race
Here’s your guide to what’s happening in Murray Bridge, Jervois and Wellington in 2024, when riders will go past, which roads will be closed and more.
Glamping plans move ahead at Monarto Safari Park
Zoos SA is seeking final approval to build 20 glamping tents and a visitor lodge as part of its Wild Africa expansion.
First boy to sneak into Murray Bridge’s pool comes clean, 65 years later
David Allen remembers taking a swim in the Olympic pool before it officially opened in 1959.
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🏛️ Council
Water bills will double at Wellington East as SA Water considers takeover
Here’s what a takeover from the Coorong council would mean for residents, for better and for worse.
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Sturt Reserve fun day will provide an evening’s entertainment for families
Murray Bridge’s riverfront will come alive with games, food and music this Saturday, January 20.
Fourth house fire reported in a week – but this time it was suspicious
Murray Bridge police have charged a woman with arson after a fire on Saturday night.
Police station painting may help community members feel more welcome
Historically, encounters between police and Indigenous Australians haven’t always been positive. Greg Smith and Nellie Rankine hope to change that.
Firefighters contain shed fire at Callington
An electrical fault has been blamed for a $50,000 fire on Hannam Street which continued a busy week for Murraylands firefighters.