Dragway pit crew ‘cut a crazy light’ at the Bend

Naomi Ward has found herself behind the wheel with her foot to the boards during the Outlaw Speed Shop Off-Street Series.

Friends create giant ‘granny-square’ Christmas tree at Tailem Bend

A tree in a shop window at Tailem Bend stands in testimony to the power of friendship.

Where to find Murray Bridge’s best Christmas light displays in 2023

The winners of the local council’s annual Christmas lights awards have been announced.

Lions Christmas raffle raises thousands for community causes

The winners have been drawn in Murray Bridge Lions Club’s annual raffle for 2023.

🗓 Things to Do

Things to do in Murray Bridge: December 22, 2023–January 11, 2024

All you need to know about the Tailem Bend Christmas Parade, the Christmas Cup, sprintcars and more events over the Christmas and new year period.

Community choir crashes concert band practice for a Christmas collaboration

Murray Bridge’s two community-focused music ensembles have joined forces for a night of Christmas sing-alongs – perhaps the first of more such team-ups.

🗓 Things to Do

Carp fishing competition will come to Murray Bridge district in 2024

Mypolonga Progress Association and the Murray Bridge council will host competitive fishers from around the state at a special flood recovery event.

🌊 Floods

Levees will stay shut for the near future, DEW says

The state Department for Environment and Water is still not saying when runners and walkers might be able to get back onto the Lower Murray’s levee banks.

Lee Prestwood wins Murray Bridge News’ subscriber giveaway for November 2023

The local government expert has been a paying subscriber since the beginning.

Murray Bridge student’s idea could change cinemas around Australia

A local student’s original idea for headphones in cinemas has helped him win a business award at his high school.

Tailem Bend moviegoers enjoy a night out at Rogers Park

A screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas has given families a chance to see a festive film in the great outdoors.

🏆 Sport

Sports reports: Murraylands’ first women’s footy club disbands

Plus the latest from Murray Bridge lawn tennis and golf, Murray Towns cricket and Lower Murray lawn bowls.