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How does Murray Bridge’s 6.9 per cent rate rise compare to other councils?
The city’s council will increase property rates in 2023-24. We take a look at what neighbouring districts are doing.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Murray Bridge News’ 2023 reader survey winner announced
Congratulations to the Murray Bridge resident who has taken home a Samsung tablet, some Murray Bridge News merchandise and a 12-month subscription.
Medical machine is needed at Murray Bridge hospital – here’s how you can help
Bridge Patches and Quilters will hold an exhibition this month to raise funds for a Sozo machine, which would allow early detection of lymphoedema.
Announcing Murraylands Life, a new magazine celebrating our region
The publishers of Murray Bridge News will launch a quarterly print publication in September 2023.
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Heather Barclay appointed as Murray Bridge’s council’s new CEO
The council’s assets and infrastructure director has been chosen to succeed Michael Sedgman in the top job.
Woman dies after crash at Wynarka
Plus police nab a man who allegedly tried to use stolen bank cards at businesses in Murray Bridge.
🏆 Sport
RMFL preview: Match of the season awaits at Pinnaroo
River Murray Football League commentators Shane Snell and Matt Hood preview round 12, 2023, including the battle between Jervois and Southern Mallee.
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Anti-5G campaigner seeks Murray Bridge council’s sympathy
The city’s councillors have been approached by a local resident with concerns about “high-frequency radiation”.
Subscriber giveaway – July 2023
Win a pair of Elton John tribute show tickets, plus garden stakes from Regional Profile Cutters and Murray Bridge News merchandise.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: Walk or run for NAIDOC Week 2023
See our photos from Sunday's Indigenous Marathon Foundation event at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge.
‘Big battery’ planned at Murray Bridge North
A company called Akaysha Energy has filed plans for a 200-megawatt energy storage system just outside Murray Bridge.
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Coorong council trims rate increase to 9.5 per cent
Property rates will still go up in 2023-24, but not by quite as much as expected after councillors and staff found more than $900,000 worth of savings.