Captain Australia reaches Murray Bridge on his 15,000km walk around the country
A self-proclaimed “boofhead superhero” has passed through the Murraylands on his 18-month quest to raise funds for the Kids’ Cancer Project.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Bunyip escapes!
Exclusive: Murray Bridge’s Bertha the bunyip has escaped her enclosure at Sturt Reserve … Well, okay, she’s off to get repaired.
Woods Point man arrested after firing gun during an argument
Plus police catch three drink drivers at Murray Bridge and Callington.
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Bridge Dental is a Murray Bridge success story
Willem and Mart-Marie Bissett are celebrating 10 years as owners of the main street dental clinic – a practice equal to or better than many in Adelaide.
Greenhill Energy plans $425 million gas plant at Tailem Bend
The proposed Riverbend Energy Hub would process waste from farms and factories, destined for landfill, into hydrogen, fertiliser and other high-value products.
🏆 Sport
Murray Bridge rider called up to Australian team for the first time
At 15, Makaylah Cooper is representing her country in a sport you might never have heard of: cycle speedway.
Pair arrested at Tailem Bend for thefts all over the state
A police raid has allegedly turned up a stolen ute, motorbike, two trailers, weapons and drugs.
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Murray Bridge Christmas parade 2023: See our photos of every float
Thousands have lined the streets to watch the rural city’s annual pageant. Watch our video recording, or take a look back through our mega gallery.
🏛️ Council
Schoolkids’ advocacy makes Tailem Bend train playground safer
The Coorong council has built a new fence around the popular play space at the request of local primary school students.
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Social photos: Murray Bridge Riverfront Christmas Festival
Thousands have crammed Sturt Reserve in 2023 for food, sideshows, market stalls and fireworks.
Renew Murray Bridge: Call for concerted effort to fill vacant main street shops
As the local council looks for ways to revitalise Murray Bridge’s CBD, one resident has suggested it focus on connecting property owners with entrepreneurs.
Tailem Bend solar farm’s second stage is finished
South Australia’s second-biggest solar power plant is up and running.