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Things to do in Murray Bridge: April 5-11, 2024
Your guide to the Karoonda Farm Fair and Show, Riverbend Nationals, Mypolonga Carp Mania and more.
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Corellas versus Tailem Bend: Do they need culling, scaring or rescuing?
An influx of noisy native birds has got chins wagging at Tailem – and on Monday, one of them even kept the Country Fire Service busy.
This week in history: April 4, 1924
Rumours circulate about Murray Bridge’s railway sheds, St George’s Day is celebrated, a state election looms and donations are taken for veterans with tuberculosis.
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Paint a mural with Steph Cartledge during Wall to Wall Murray Bridge
The New South Wales street artist gives an insight into her practice as she prepares to paint one of five new murals as part of a street art festival on April 12-14.
🏆 Sport
Junior footy coaches give back to their communities
Tailem Bend’s Blake Zadow, and his counterparts at River Murray Football League clubs around the Murraylands, are developing both their players and communities.
Women of the LMRIA: Meet Monteith’s Kylie Hunt
She’s a Murray Bridge girl whose “very modest” upbringing and love of rural life have helped her make a home at Monteith – and endure the River Murray floods.
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Sports reports: Alex Wilson named MVP at basketball’s 3x3 Asia Cup
Plus the latest in Murray Bridge golf, speedway, indoor bowls and rifle shooting.
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Public transport needed in Murray Bridge
The city’s council is pressing state Infrastructure and Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis to commit to better public transport and a new freight bypass.
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Players and Singers’ new musical will be a good one, Charlie Brown
Murray Bridge’s amateur theatre company will present a musical based on the Peanuts comic strip at a new venue this May.
April Fools Day 2024: Drive-in cinema planned in Murray Bridge
A proposed cinema at Sturt Reserve would cater exclusively to electric vehicle owners.
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Murray Bridge News supporter directory
Locals support locals – so please support the organisations that support your independent local news service.
Women of the LMRIA: Meet Mypolonga’s Mollie Jones
She’s the OT who fell in love with a footballer and farm boy. Together they’ve survived the floods and built a unique rural operation.