Callington man dies in workplace accident at Brinkley
Police and Safe Work SA are investigating the circumstances that led to a 29-year-old man’s death.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Place of Courage: Riverfront memorial will comfort victims and survivors of violence
A block of marble has been installed at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge ahead of the International Day for the Prevention of Violence Against Women.
🏛️ Council
Restaurants, retailers, art – what’s next for Murray Bridge’s CBD?
The city’s council wants your suggestions on how to attract residents and visitors to Bridge Street and the surrounding area.
Two reported for refusing police breath tests
Plus SA Police and SA Country Fire Service officers are coming to Murray Bridge to talk about bushfire prevention.
One more year, then Murray Bridge’s Christmas carols could be in jeopardy
More sponsorship or another source of funding is needed to make sure a festive tradition will be able to continue in 2024 and beyond.
Wellington ferry will close for repairs one day next week
The River Murray ferry will be out of action for four hours, the state Department for Infrastructure and Transport says.
Robotics students are on a roll at Murray Bridge High School
A $20,000 donation from the South Australian and Northern Territory Freemasons will help a local team compete in a national competition.
🏛️ Council
Murraylands Skills Centre officially opens to entrepreneurs, students and job seekers
The business hub at 20 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge will serve as a co-working space and a place to make valuable connections.
🏘️ Housing
Tailem Bend’s population may boom to 5000 or more, council predicts
The Coorong council can see a pathway towards a tripling of the town's population over the next 30 years.
Thousands come to Murray Bridge for Punjabi Virasat Cultural Mela
A celebration of Punjabi culture has returned to South Australia's Murraylands for the first time since COVID-19, and almost 4000 people have joined in with the fun.
Dragway at the Bend opens with national championship launch
Almost 36,000 people have descended on Tailem Bend for the first round of a new national competition at Australia's newest drag racing strip.
🗓 Things to Do
Murray Bridge swimming pool will open this weekend
This summer’s swimming season will run from October 28, 2023 to April 2, 2024.