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Wellington’s Barrel Tub Regatta is back after 10 years
A prestigious ... er, precarious boat race across the River Murray will return this Sunday for the first time since 2014.
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: March 1-7, 2024
Your guide to Cars and Coffee’s “100th” birthday, Fringe by the River, the Wellington Barrel Tub Regatta and more local events.
This week in history: February 29, 1924
A foundation stone is laid at Tailem Bend’s Catholic church, the Murray Bridge council holds its first meeting and preparations begin for an Olympic qualifier.
Tyler Dunt has turned his life around – and 15 years after Headspace opened, he’s not alone
In its 15 years, Headspace Murray Bridge has helped hundreds of young people and inspired mental health centres across regional Australia.
🏆 Sport
Walking netball is here to stay in Murray Bridge
An accessible form of the sport is catching on in the Murraylands, and an eight-week trial has morphed into a permanent fixture.
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Street art festival Wall to Wall will liven up Murray Bridge’s CBD
Murray Bridge might not be getting a silo artwork any more, but it will get a five-day public art extravaganza instead.
🏘️ Housing
Rotary Club will make swags available to locals sleeping rough
The service club will provide 20 shelter bags this winter, thanks in part to a donation from Murray Bridge Club.
🌊 Floods
Murray Bridge flood recovery centre closes after 414 days
A key chapter in the story of the 2022-23 River Murray flood has drawn to a close.
Teenager saves woman from house fire on Lime Kiln Road, Tailem Bend
A Murray Bridge High School student has been hailed a hero after a fire on Thursday night.
Hospital security guards did all they were asked to do and more – then they were let go
The transition to new security arrangements at Murray Bridge’s hospital has highlighted the issue of workforce shortages across regional South Australia.
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Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 23-29, 2024
Your guide to Adelaide Fringe performances, a Tailem Bend market day, information sessions and more.
This week in history: February 22, 1924
The Premier challenges Murray Bridge’s lawn bowlers, the town’s rowers prepare for an Olympic qualifier, and a tailor discusses the difficulty of dressing local men.