Four Murraylands businesses shortlisted for 2023 SA Tourism Awards
Monarto Safari Park and three local accommodation providers have been named among the best in the South Australian industry.
Peri Strathearn
I'm an award-winning, community-minded journalist who has lived and worked in South Australia's Murraylands since 2012.
Water buybacks won’t make groceries more expensive, Tanya Plibersek says
The federal Environment and Water Minister has argued in favour of voluntary water buybacks at a Murray-Darling Association conference in Murray Bridge.
🏛️ Council
Business hive on Murray Bridge’s main street is ready to buzz
Take a look inside the new co-working space on Bridge Street, the first stage in what will become the Murraylands Skills Centre.
🏘️ Housing
Have your say now on 900-home plan for Murray Bridge’s west
Public consultation has opened on a plan to rezone 96 hectares of land for housing – and the state government has announced new support to get the job done.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: September 29-October 5, 2023
Your guide to Murray Bridge Speedway’s opening night, the Murraylands Fair, Wellington Strawberry Fete and school holiday activities galore.
🏛️ Council
Playground upgrades are coming to Magpie Drive, Torrens Road reserves
Plus become a playground detective in Murray Bridge this school holidays and you could win a $50 Sportspower voucher.
Three awarded Murray Bridge Show life membership
Thousands have flocked to Murray Bridge’s agricultural and horticultural show in 2023, but just three received the ultimate honour from the association which runs it.
📢 Sponsored
Scrambling for a school holiday idea? It’s not too late to book a houseboat
Wow Houseboats has a special offer for Murray Bridge News readers this school holidays.
Tuberculosis cases detected in the Murraylands
SA Health is treating five patients with active cases of the rare disease, including a five-year-old child.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: Old Murray Bridge reopening
Hundreds have celebrated a milestone for the bridge by walking across, sharing in a sausage sizzle or listening to the community band at the RSL.
Cigarettes, drugs, ammo found in Murray Bridge man’s car
Plus police catch a burglar red-handed, Murray Bridge locals are warned to lock their cars, a motorcyclist survives a crash at Long Flat and more.
Old Murray Bridge reopens to two-way traffic
Hundreds have turned out to celebrate the end of a $46 million, 16-month construction project.