Close the Gap event will shine a light on Indigenous health
At an event in Murray Bridge, Steve Sumner, Eunice Aston and Ross Womersley will talk about Aboriginal disadvantage and how to overcome it by 2030.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Captain Proud still afloat despite minor leak
Emergency services have checked in on the River Murray paddle boat after it began taking on water at Murray Bridge’s wharf.
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South Australia’s first Chatty Café opens in Murray Bridge
A concept intended to reduce loneliness and isolation will come to the Square Community Centre next week.
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RMFL preview: Mallee faces finals elimination
River Murray Football League commentators Shane Snell and Matt Hood preview round 14, 2023.
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Sports reports: Trap shooter Molly Bretag finishes fourth at junior world championships
Plus the latest results from local rifle shooting, golf, football, netball and soccer.
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Coorong council plans $500,000 infrastructure spend at Tailem Bend
The council will resurface roads and upgrade stormwater and waste water systems in 2023-24.
Be a legend – nominate someone for Murray Bridge’s Local Legends awards
Every year, the Murray Bridge council recognises local gardeners, sports stars, Christmas decorators and outstanding citizens. Now’s your chance to dob someone in.
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Celebration will mark Murray Bridge hospital’s centenary
Former staff, patients and locals are invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Murray Bridge Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s opening this August.
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See the River Murray with Wow Houseboats this winter
Dreaming of a summer houseboat holiday? Think again – winter is one of the best times to get out on the river. Here’s why.
Jac Carslake wins Murray Bridge News’ subscriber prize for July 2023
The local support worker has been a paying subscriber since 2020.
Moorundi health service plans $22 million hub at former Nungas Club
For decades, Steve Sumner has wanted to bring together physical and mental health services for Murray Bridge’s Aboriginal people. He might be about to get his wish.
Knife-wielding thief robs Murray Bridge service station
Plus a pub fight, a busy week for traffic officers, and a local woman is arrested after police bust a drug-smuggling operation at the Adelaide Remand Centre.