‘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.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏛️ Council
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.
Monarto Safari Park visitor centre wins top architecture award
Adelaide firms Intro and Studio Gram have won the industry’s top prize in South Australia for the landmark building at the former zoo.
Who are the RMFL’s premiership, Mail Medal and goalkicking favourites for 2023?
With seven rounds to go, commentators Shane Snell and Matt Hood sort out the contenders and the pretenders for end-of-season honours.
Where to from here for the Murray-Darling Basin Plan? Five experts weigh in
Climate change? Water buybacks? Some old arguments are firing up again as a review of the all-encompassing plan for the River Murray approaches.
📢 Sponsored
With interest rates rising, what are the options for Murraylands property owners?
Raine and Horne Murraylands’ Michael Cox and Casey DeMichele weigh in on the latest Reserve Bank decision.
Why MP Nick McBride quit the Liberal Party
The state Member for MacKillop, whose electorate includes the Coorong district, says locals will be better off if he goes independent.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Coach, players hit milestones in River Murray netball
Plus the latest in Murray Bridge rifle shooting, basketball and golf and River Murray football.
Duttons’ Craig Healey retires
A Murray Bridge car salesman has called time on his career.
🗓 Things to Do
Veterans will celebrate 50th anniversary of Vietnam War’s end in Murray Bridge
A parade down Bridge Street, accompanied by drums and a fly-past, will precede a memorial service and afternoon tea on Vietnam Veterans Day 2023.
Ngarrindjeri leaders honoured at SA Premier’s NAIDOC awards
Several Ngarrindjeri leaders have been honoured at a statewide celebration of NAIDOC Week 2023.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: NAIDOC Week bridge walk
See our photos from Monday’s walk across the old Murray Bridge.