Mobilong Prison officer Jennifer Colley awarded Australian Corrections Medal
The prison's case management coordinator has been included in the Australia Day honours list for 2024.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
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Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 26-February 1, 2024
Your guide to Australia Day celebrations and more, thanks to Newbridge.
Meet Sandy Przibilla, Tailem Bend’s citizen of the year for 2024
On Australia Day, an RSL committee member, Music Hall director and Rotarian will be honoured for her contribution to the community.
Free dispenser at Murray Bridge Library will help women in need
National charity Share the Dignity will make sanitary products – tampons and pads – available to anyone who needs them.
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Sunnyside Road upgrade planned
The Murray Bridge council is seeking residents’ feedback on a $660,000 plan to improve the main road into a riverfront shack area.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Charlotte Hatton is the best in Australia
Plus the latest in Meyer Shield cricket, Murray Bridge golf and Lower Murray lawn bowls.
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Modest changes proposed on Tailem Bend’s main street
Railway Terrace may be made a little more accessible, neat and tidy in years to come, but don’t expect any major upheaval from the Coorong council.
Operation Riversafe will encourage ... well, it’s all in the name, really
SA Police will be out and about on the River Murray over the Australia Day long weekend.
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Wellington East residents worry about cost of new water scheme
A Coorong council plan to get SA Water to provide potable water to the fast-growing community has been positively received – with one important proviso.
Rodney Waltrovitz wins Murray Bridge News’ subscriber giveaway for January 2024
The Murray Bridge plumber explains why he subscribed: to stay informed about what’s happening locally.
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Celebrate Australia Day in Murray Bridge and Tailem Bend
Here’s your guide to the January 26 events being held around the Murraylands, and where to get one of Tony Pasin’s bumper stickers.
Police make $2.5 million highway drug bust
Plus another drug-related arrest in Murray Bridge, a bicycle theft and a chicken truck roll-over.