🏗️ Growth
Minister approves 900-home plan for Murray Bridge’s west
The state government has given land owners on the city’s western fringe a thumbs up to subdivide and sell their properties if they wish.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Hospital helipads will reopen soon, Premier Peter Malinauskas promises
A community cabinet meeting in Murray Bridge has touched on some hot-button issues in the Murraylands, including a long-running risk to local patients.
🚨 Crime and Fire
Murray Bridge teenager arrested over car theft
Plus police arrest two more car thieves and an alleged motorcycle thief, penalise a couple of drivers and hold a breakfast at Bunnings.
🙂 Good News
Punthari grower recognised with Women in Grain award
A primary producer and agricultural scientist has been honoured at the 2026 South Australian Grain Industry Awards.
🏗️ Growth
Australia Post is building a new distribution centre in Murray Bridge
The facility on Brinkley Road will help the postal service deliver parcels more quickly.
📷 Social Photos
Unity College formal 2026: See the photos
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week.
🗳️ Vote
Labor promises $100 million for buses, hospital, college and more
Premier Peter Malinauskas has revealed a major funding package for Hammond ahead of the state election.
🗳️ Vote
Public transport is Hammond voters’ top priority in 2026
Murray Bridge News’ citizens’ agenda survey has highlighted the issues our next state MP will need to address.
🏛️ Council
New owners take over at Roshana Lerwin Aged Care
Roshana Care CEO Rosh Jalagge has a message for the community following the settlement of the nursing home’s sale by the Murray Bridge council.
🗳️ Vote
Liberals promise $7 million for Murray Bridge hospital’s maternity ward
Leader Ashton Hurn and MP Adrian Pederick have delivered a big promise for Hammond ahead of this year’s state election.
📢 Sponsored
How Raine and Horne became Murray Bridge’s top real estate agency
They sold more local properties than any other agency in 2025. These are the secrets to their success.
🏛️ Council
‘It’s dangerous’: Melville Terrace residents say their street is too narrow
Residents of this Murray Bridge street worry that emergency services will not be able to reach them if they call.