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.
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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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.
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Business hub will promote start-ups, foot traffic in Murray Bridge’s CBD
The Murray Bridge council has published new details about a co-working space it hopes to establish in the coming months.
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After 40 years, it’s curtains for Tailem Bend Music Hall
A volunteer cast and crew are preparing for the last performances of the long-running Rotary fundraiser in August 2023.
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RMFL preview: Indigenous Round brings extra colour to country footy
Commentators Shane Snell and Matt Hood share their tips as the River Murray Football League's clubs prepare to celebrate during round 13, 2023.
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Have your say about the future of the Murray Bridge district
Is the Murray Bridge district headed in the right direction, or does the council need to do better at juggling its priorities as it prepares a strategic plan for 2024-28?
Meet the migrants from Kiribati who call the Murraylands home
About 50 I-Kiribati workers have come to live in Murray Bridge and surrounds in the past few years. On Saturday, they celebrated their national holiday.
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Sports reports: Rambler netballer Sharnique Seidel plays her 200th game
Plus the latest in Murray Bridge golf, rifle shooting and soccer, River Murray football and Tailem Bend golf.