2023 in review: Local stories that made our year
Here are the top 100 storylines from this year in the Murraylands, from floods to the old Murray Bridge, high achievers and hard memories.
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Happy Christmas from Murray Bridge News
As 2023 draws to a close, managing editor Peri Strathearn reflects on an exciting but challenging year.
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Social photos: Murray Bridge council volunteersâ lunch
The Murray Bridge council has provided a Christmas lunch to thank the many volunteers who help the community.
Dragway pit crew âcut a crazy lightâ 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 âgranny-squareâ 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 Bridgeâs best Christmas light displays in 2023
The winners of the local councilâs annual Christmas lights awards have been announced.
Lions Christmas raffle raises thousands for community causes
The winners have been drawn in Murray Bridge Lions Clubâs annual raffle for 2023.
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Things to do in Murray Bridge: December 22, 2023âJanuary 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 Bridgeâs two community-focused music ensembles have joined forces for a night of Christmas sing-alongs â perhaps the first of more such team-ups.
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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.
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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 Murrayâs levee banks.
Lee Prestwood wins Murray Bridge Newsâ subscriber giveaway for November 2023
The local government expert has been a paying subscriber since the beginning.