Federal budget 2023: Jobseeker boost will bring $1.8 million per year into Murray Bridge
But federal MP Tony Pasin says the budget has failed to deliver for regional communities.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
🏛️ Council
Murray Bridge council watch: May 2023
The city's councillors debate truck traffic on Maurice Road, dog registration fees and memory boxes at Lerwin.
🌊 Floods
Flood recovery event will be held at Pompoota this Friday
Plus a state minister responds to reports of locals’ expertise being disregarded in the Lower Murray’s reclaimed irrigation areas.
🏘️ Housing
Rental market is failing the Murraylands’ low income-earners, study shows
AC Care wants the federal government to increase Centrelink payments and provide more affordable housing to help job seekers, pensioners and minimum wage-earners.
Mypolonga celebrates 2022 ag town of the year win
Almost 100 people have gathered to celebrate the agricultural community after its award was overtaken by the summer’s floods.
Coronation brings back memories for Murray Bridge’s Chris Melville
She watched Elizabeth II’s crowning as a schoolgirl in England, and counts herself lucky to have lived long enough to see Charles III follow up.
🌊 Floods
River Murray irrigators still feel governments aren't listening
Which is more helpful during this flood recovery period: a lifetime of on-ground experience or an engineering degree?
📢 Sponsored
Four questions for property investors at the end of the financial year
If you own property, you should be aware of the fixed-rate mortgage cliff and other potential issues, say the team at Raine and Horne Murraylands.
RMFL preview: Storm are coming to Le Messurier Oval for the first time
Shane Snell looks ahead to round four of the 2023 season in the River Murray Football League.
Domestic violence affects us all – and we all need to work together to stop it
Speakers at a vigil in Murray Bridge have spoken out on Domestic Violence Remembrance Day 2023.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Tylah Clark wins a medal but United lose their battle
Plus the latest in River Murray football and netball.
🌊 Floods
Re-establishment grants now available for flood-affected households
Uninsured homeowners can now access up to $10,000 for repairs, and up to $10,000 for contents.