Thousands come to Murray Bridge for Punjabi Virasat Cultural Mela
A celebration of Punjabi culture has returned to South Australia's Murraylands for the first time since COVID-19, and almost 4000 people have joined in with the fun.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Dragway at the Bend opens with national championship launch
Almost 36,000 people have descended on Tailem Bend for the first round of a new national competition at Australia's newest drag racing strip.
đź—“ Things to Do
Murray Bridge swimming pool will open this weekend
This summer’s swimming season will run from October 28, 2023 to April 2, 2024.
📢 Sponsored
Australian Idol gets Sureway Transition to Work participants songwriting for success
If you’re a young person preparing for work or study, every experience can help you on your journey – even a workshop with a nationally famous musician like Emerauld.
🏛️ Council
New Year’s Eve fireworks, Murray River Splash festival cancelled for 2023-24
Fire, finances and shifting priorities have prompted the Murray Bridge council to cancel two annual events that have brought thousands to town over recent summers.
🌊 Floods
State MP Adrian Pederick goes in to bat for flood-affected farmers
A fencing program is being proposed to help River Murray irrigators affected by last summer’s floods, but more help is needed.
Tyson Paech is first to Monarto South silos as grain harvest begins
Spring has been drier than usual in 2023, but growers still hope to achieve good results.
đź—“ Things to Do
Learner drivers, parents invited to road safety forum in Murray Bridge
Safer journeys start together, SA Police say – that’s why crash survivor Holly Scott is coming to share her message.
đź—“ Things to Do
Have a run, save the reef at the 2023 Murray Bridge Marathon Festival
The locally run festival, coming up this weekend, has pledged its support for climate action through a partnership with Run 4 Planet.
Australia Day award nominations are due in the Coorong district
Do you know an amazing community member who deserves recognition? Put their name in for the 2024 Australia Day awards today.
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge council watch: October 2023
Here’s what Murray Bridge councillors have been saying about a railway bridge’s upcoming centenary, the Edwards Square toilets and who will serve as deputy mayor.
Murray Bridge Club named best gaming venue in South Australia
The club’s win at the 2023 Clubs SA awards has capped its comeback from the River Murray floods. Still, when it comes to pokies, not everyone is a winner.