This week in history: February 29, 1924
A foundation stone is laid at Tailem Bend’s Catholic church, the Murray Bridge council holds its first meeting and preparations begin for an Olympic qualifier.
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Walk of the month: Historic Strathalbyn township
Graham Hallandal guides you on a walk around the heart of this town on the edge of the Murraylands, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula.
Tyler Dunt has turned his life around – and 15 years after Headspace opened, he’s not alone
In its 15 years, Headspace Murray Bridge has helped hundreds of young people and inspired mental health centres across regional Australia.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Pango Miminar are summer netball champions
Plus the latest in Murray Towns cricket and Lower Murray lawn bowls.
🏆 Sport
Walking netball is here to stay in Murray Bridge
An accessible form of the sport is catching on in the Murraylands, and an eight-week trial has morphed into a permanent fixture.
🗓 Things to Do
Street art festival Wall to Wall will liven up Murray Bridge’s CBD
Murray Bridge might not be getting a silo artwork any more, but it will get a five-day public art extravaganza instead.
🏘️ Housing
Rotary Club will make swags available to locals sleeping rough
The service club will provide 20 shelter bags this winter, thanks in part to a donation from Murray Bridge Club.
📷 Social Photos
Social photos: All Abilities Festival pool party
Community Living Australia has again hosted an annual celebration of locals and visitors living with disability at Murray Bridge Swimming Centre in 2024.
🌊 Floods
Murray Bridge flood recovery centre closes after 414 days
A key chapter in the story of the 2022-23 River Murray flood has drawn to a close.
Teenager saves woman from house fire on Lime Kiln Road, Tailem Bend
A Murray Bridge High School student has been hailed a hero after a fire on Thursday night.
Hospital security guards did all they were asked to do and more – then they were let go
The transition to new security arrangements at Murray Bridge’s hospital has highlighted the issue of workforce shortages across regional South Australia.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 23-29, 2024
Your guide to Adelaide Fringe performances, a Tailem Bend market day, information sessions and more.