🏘️ 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.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🌊 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.
🗓 Things to Do
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.
📢 Sponsored
Meet the new doctors at Murray Bridge Day and Night Surgery
Despite a recent fire, this GP clinic is growing and going stronger than ever.
Rotarians prepare for Murray Bridge club’s 70th anniversary
Preparations are underway for a celebration of 70 years of Rotary in the community on March 9, and all members, ex-members and friends are invited.
Final River Revival voucher ballot drawn
The winners of discounted holidays in the Murray River, Lakes and Coorong have been notified following a ballot on Wednesday.
🏘️ Housing
Studio Purpose: Four more units open for disadvantaged youth in Murray Bridge
Habitat for Humanity, AC Care and dozens of local volunteers and businesses are doing their bit to combat the housing crisis and prevent homelessness.
Firefighters contain grass fire near Palmer
A fire near Randell Road and the famous Bear Rock has been contained.
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge council watch: What to do about European wasps?
Plus councillors discuss a high-speed rail link to Adelaide and a reduced number of staff at the council.