Peri Strathearn

New book tells story of Titanic’s only Aussie survivor and her Murray Bridge connection

Lisa Wilkinson shares the tale of Evelyn Marsden, her River Murray ties and the proud legacy a local rowing club maintains in her honour 114 years later.

⭐ Business Awards

Murraylands Business Awards finalists revealed for 2026

Forty-seven local businesses have been named among the most popular in their fields ahead of an awards night in Murray Bridge in May.

🏛️ Council

Murraylands council watch: April 2026

Local councils demand fairer federal funding, vote on changing Murray Bridge’s name, wrap up an anti-drug program and more.

Why does this Murray Bridge house have more than 20 statues out the front?

Meet the newly arrived couple whose hobby has made their Adelaide Road home into a tourist attraction.

🏛️ Council

‘Very high’ CWMS fee increases are coming in the Mid Murray district

Residents of 28 towns and shack areas will face higher wastewater charges from July and in the years to come.

🙂 Good News

Prize winners crowned at 2026 Murray Bridge Rotary Art Show

Artists, sculptors and photographers have been recognised at the opening of an annual exhibition at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery.

Nashos honoured at Murray Bridge Anzac Day service

The 75th anniversary of National Service has been recognised as part of the 2026 dawn service at Sturt Reserve.

🗓 Things to Do

New state MP Robert Roylance will speak at business breakfast

Murray Bridge News will host an event with the new One Nation Member for Hammond this May.

🏆 Sport

Alex Wilson signs try-out with WNBA team Washington Mystics

A Murray Bridge basketballer hopes to play in the best women’s league in the world in 2026.

💬 Opinion

As Murray Bridge News turns six, its owner reflects on the story so far

Peri Strathearn muses on independent local media, its struggles, wins and the future – and responds to an SA Today column.