🙂 Good News
Aussie stranded in Saudi Arabia will be allowed to return home
Abdullah Balhaddad has been granted permission to return to his family in Murray Bridge after this publication shared his story.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🚨 Emergencies
Police academy graduate will start his career in Murray Bridge
Plus officers stay busy on the Murraylands’ roads.
Murray Bridge South students learn about journalism
Murray Bridge News managing editor Peri Strathearn has visited a local primary school to chat with year four and five students.
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Murray Bridge community choir selected for Festival Centre performance
An amateur singing group will take to the stage with the State Theatre Company this November.
🏛️ Council
Four public toilets scheduled for replacement in Murray Bridge council strategy
The council is seeking feedback about which facilities need replacing or upgrading in the next five years.
‘Fight like hell’: Tailem Bend faces a battle to keep its GP clinic
Here’s what you can do to help.
🙂 Good News
Young citizens honoured at Government House
Young leaders from Murray Bridge and around South Australia have been recognised at a reception hosted by the Governor.
Gidget Foundation launches perinatal mental health service in Murray Bridge
Expectant and new parents can now access free support during a period of life that is not always as joyful as it is supposed to be.
Win a VIP Sydney Hotshots experience in Murray Bridge
Follow the Murray Bridge News Facebook page to find out how you can score a pass to their upcoming show in Murray Bridge.
🚨 Emergencies
Gel blasters lead to Murray Bridge man’s arrest on gun charges
Plus police make two fraud arrests in the Mallee, a Murraylands man is hurt in a crash at Milang and officers undertake a road safety blitz.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: Murray Bridge United 70th anniversary
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week, thanks to Spry Holdings.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in the Murraylands: August 14-20, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a bridal parade.