🏛️ Council

Murray Bridge council watch: August 2022

Your monthly update on council matters including Welcoming Cities, the Erskine Bridge, stray cat management and more.

Wellbeing hub could help Murray Bridge residents stay happy and healthy

Wellbeing SA and the Murray Bridge council are looking to establish a go-to destination for services that improve local people's lives.

Old Murray Bridge will close to traffic on three Tuesdays

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport will close Murray Bridge’s road bridge to traffic on three upcoming dates.

Beddown turns public spaces into sleeping quarters – could the idea work in Murray Bridge?

Since its inception, a Queensland non-profit organisation has made an impression on community sector workers nationwide, including Janet Emmins.

Mural by Cynthia Schwertsik highlights women’s presence in the Murraylands

The artist has taken over Murray Bridge Regional Gallery's main room to place women and their names in the spotlight for a change.

Second Beginnings Café will help struggling Murraylands locals get ready to work

Grant funding will help the Murray Mallee GP Network establish a café, op shop and garden in which volunteers can gear themselves up for mainstream employment.

🗓 Things to Do

Things to do in Murray Bridge, August 12-18, 2022

All you need to know about Bridge Arts' exhibition opening, National Science Week activities and acoustic sessions at the Station.

New Bunnings will be Murray Bridge’s biggest ever retail store

A hardware store opening this weekend will set records for the regional centre.

🏘️ Housing

Worker housing, environment come into focus as Thomas Foods International rebuild continues

The meat processing company is not ruling anything in or out as it prepares to open its new abattoir near Murray Bridge in early 2023.

🏘️ Housing

Murraylands company plans to build its own worker housing amid rental shortage

Australian Portable Camps hopes to build mining camp-style accommodation for its workers. Could it do the same for Thomas Foods International?

Women and children ‘will die’ unless welfare recipients’ spending is restricted: MP Tony Pasin

The Murraylands' federal MP has heavily criticised the end of a cashless debit card trial.

Walk of the Month: Kinchina Conservation Park, Rocky Gully

Graham Hallandal offers you a guided walk through a patch of nature on Murray Bridge's western outskirts.