🏛️ Council
Cat restrictions on the table as Murray Bridge council takes matters into its own paws
Another round of consultation is on the way as the council makes up for a long-standing failure by the state government.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Murray Bridge Darts Club wins fifth title in a row
Plus the latest in rifle shooting, basketball, 10-pin bowling and more.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Witnesses sought after Northern Heights fire
Plus copper thieves strike again at Tailem Bend, police investigate a crash and a warning about speed cameras.
🙂 Good News
Popular Murray Bridge officer awarded Australian Police Medal
A senior community constable has been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours for building relationships within the Indigenous community.
🙂 Good News
Health executive Wayne Champion awarded Public Service Medal
A public servant who has led the Riverland Mallee Coorong region and the state through multiple crises has been honoured on the King’s Birthday holiday.
🏗️ Growth
SA won’t budge on Greater Adelaide Freight Bypass
A new Swanport Bridge and a freight bypass through Monarto are no closer to being built after the 2026-27 state budget.
🙂 Good News
Cost of living help is on the way
Over-60s, school families and renters will benefit from measures announced in South Australia's 2026 state budget.
🏗️ Growth
State government keeps its promises to the Murraylands in 2026-27 budget
Before this year’s election, the Labor Party promised $100 million worth of funding for public transport, the Murray Bridge hospital and more. Here’s what has made the cut.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: June 5-11, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a production of Mary Poppins.
🙂 Good News
Push-Up Challenge begins in aid of Headspace Murray Bridge
Dozens of locals have pledged to complete 3307 push-ups this June to support a youth mental health service.
🙂 Good News
Police and Moorundi stand together for reconciliation
SA Police and an Aboriginal community-controlled health service have joined forces for a National Reconciliation Week event in Murray Bridge.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Copper thieves damage railway crossing near Tailem Bend
Plus police arrest a shoplifter, a drink driver and a teenager in a stolen ute.