🏛️ Council
Land swap proposed to fix Murray Bridge council’s ‘problem of our own making’
The council is facing legal threats from a local property owner, according to a previously confidential report made public by councillors.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Sculpture will depict Murray Bridge’s agricultural history
Councillors have approved a revised design for a controversial artwork at Sturt Reserve.
Editorial: Thanks for supporting independent local media
Murray Bridge News managing editor Peri Strathearn comments on LINA and changes at the Murraylands' newspaper.
🗳️ Vote
What is the First Nations Voice, and why is it important? Two Ngarrindjeri elders explain
Eunice Aston was on the stage in front of Parliament House on March 26, and Laurie Rankine was in the audience.
‘Just get there and back safely’: Top cop’s Easter road safety warning
SA Police Superintendent Scott Denny urges all Murraylands and Mallee drivers to stay safe on the roads this Easter and school holidays.
Methamphetamine seized at Tailem Bend
Plus three motorists escape a collision with a train at Murray Bridge East and police make two traffic arrests.
Tailem Bend’s Rene Lynch turns 96
A long-time resident has celebrated her birthday with six siblings and friends from far and near.
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Sell or wait? Here’s why Michael Cox says now is a good time to go to market
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ senior property consultant has some advice for anyone unsure about whether to sell their home this autumn.
Historic kitchen caught a photographer’s eye – and won her a Rotary Art Show prize
Stephanie Evans has been named among the prize-winners at the 2023 Murray Bridge Rotary Art Show.
Does Tailem Bend’s main street need a makeover?
A town hall meeting next week will give Coorong ratepayers a chance to comment on a master plan for Railway Terrace.
April Fools' Day 2023: Murray Bridge monorail planned
The city's council has come up with an innovative solution to the lack of local public transport on the morning of April 1, 2023.
🌊 Floods
Bertha’s back: Bunyip helps Murray Bridge take a roar-some step towards flood recovery
Australia’s best-loved animatronic monster is back to full health after the River Murray floods.