🗓 Things to Do
Finding the riverbeats in Mannum: African drumming with Pat Kerkenaar
A drumming class in Mannum is helping raise much-needed funds for children in schools from Indonesia and Ghana.
Zhen Pu
With the fresh eyes of a new Australian, I tell real stories from the heart —as a witness to time and storyteller of Mannum, I write to preserve the voices, spirit and quiet strength of this region.
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People are Bowhill Engineering’s greatest strength
Stronger than steel are the bonds between team members at this Murraylands fabrication company.
Bobby Hunter remembered as more than just a music man
A Mannum resident who performed aboard the PS Murray Princess for more than 25 years achieved a great deal during his life.
🙂 Good News
SALA exhibition openings celebrate heart, healing and imagination
Artists young and old have had their works put on show at Mannum's Arnold Gallery and community college.
Bringing colour to winter – art exhibition and free workshops in Mannum
Local artist Suzanne Brierley-Westall is bringing free workshops to Mannum throughout July.
Historic ordination at Bodhipala Monastery is a step forward for SA’s Buddhist community
What happens during an ordination service for nine Buddhist monks? Our correspondent goes to find out.
🌊 Floods
Mannum’s untold flood stories shared at book launch
Locals have celebrated Kintsugi Heroes' book Our River Murray: Stories of Resilience and Recovery from the 2022–2023 Flood.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: SA Truck and Ute Show 2025
See who has been seen out and about in the Murraylands this week.
Mannum shines through the rain at SA Truck and Ute Show 2025
Cold temperatures have not made a dent in one of the town's biggest annual events.
Zhen Pu will be Murray Bridge News’ Mannum correspondent
Your independent local news service is expanding its coverage area for the first time.
🗓 Things to Do
Bridal gowns displayed at Mannum for SA History Festival
A show at the Mannum Institute features matrimonial fashion and accessories through the years.
Mannum’s PS Daisy wins at 2025 SA Wooden Boat Festival
Three wooden vessels have represented Mannum at this year's state Wooden Boat Festival, and one of them won an award.