April Fools Day 2025: Flush with ideas, council reveals east side sewer alternative
The Murray Bridge council will erect a port-a-loo on every east side street corner after its failure to get a sewer network built. Er, maybe.
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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Three surprising things you should know about house-and-land packages
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Michael Cox explains how a common real estate practice works, and why it might pay to do your homework.
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Murray Bridge entrepreneur has turned a hobby into a six-figure income with Kennewell
A Murray Bridge CNC machining company has helped Old Mate Designs’ Ben Smith turn a side hustle into his main gig.
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‘Robin Hood in reverse’: Ratepayers slam council rates plan
Murray Bridge’s councillors have copped a spray from furious residents after proposing to increase their property rates and give a break to big business.
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Citizens’ agenda: Cost of living is top priority for Murraylands voters
With the 2025 federal election right around the corner, these are the issues that matter to voters in this corner of Tony Pasin’s electorate of Barker.
🏗️ Development
Second Swanport Bridge, Murray Bridge freight bypass funded in federal budget
The federal government has announced two major Murraylands projects as part of a $525 million spend on South Australia’s freight network.
Wellbeing Hub will scale back as state government funding ends
Despite an “overwhelming” need, a range of community programs may end by June 30 as Preventative Health SA changes its funding model in the Murraylands.
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Irrigator will run as independent candidate in Barker
Barmera’s Ian Penno plans to bring strong community representation as an independent candidate at the 2025 federal election – here’s why.
🚨 Emergencies
Can you help police identify this man, seen at Tailem Bend?
Plus, in a busy week for Murray Mallee police, a pair are busted for trafficking cannabis, a burglar is charged with sacrilege and much more.
📷 Social Photos
Murray Bridge High School formal 2025: See the photos
See the photos from the red carpet at Murray Bridge High School's year 12 formal on March 21, 2025.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: March 21-27, 2025
Your guide to the Fringe on Sixth, Murray Bridge Speedway, live music, an author talk and more.