🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: November 15-21, 2024
Your guide to Murray Bridge's Christmas parade and festival and more, thanks to the Bridgeport Hotel.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏛️ Council
Airlie Keen elected Deputy Mayor of Murray Bridge
The councillor and one-time political candidate will take over as Wayne Thorley’s right-hand woman.
Christmas cheer appeal launches in Murray Bridge for 2024
Donate toys, food or cash and give local families in need something to be cheerful about this festive season.
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Ahrns Electrical are reliable, local and ready to help your business
Tristan Ahrns and his team are going from strength to strength. Here’s what they can do for you.
Tailem Bend teen wins bravery award
In February, this teenager saved a woman from a house fire – now he has been recognised for his courage.
🕰️ History
TAFE SA celebrates 100 years of vocational education in Murray Bridge
Staff and students past and present have gathered at the Swanport Road campus for a centennial event – see the photos old and new.
Silence falls with the rain as Murray Bridge pauses to remember
About 100 people have gathered for a short Remembrance Day service at Sturt Reserve in 2024.
🚨 Emergencies
Driver sought after road rage incident at Murray Bridge East
Plus police arrest three people for drug smuggling at Mobilong Prison, catch a drink driver and prepare to escort an elephant.
🏘️ Housing
Why are there so many empty homes in the Murraylands?
We investigate a huge but hidden issue, asking why as many as 1500 local homes are vacant during a housing crisis and what can be done about it.
🚨 Emergencies
Mannum woman found safe and well
Police have located a woman who had been reported missing.
Hay runners donate 2100 bales to drought-struck SA farmers
Not one, but two major convoys of aid have rolled into the Murraylands over the weekend, and more is on the way.
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Build or buy: Which is my best option in the Murraylands?
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Michael Cox walks you through some of the pros and cons.