🗓 Things to Do

Things to do July 8-14, 2022

For the first week of the winter school holidays, we have a NAIDOC colour fun run and family day, a Mypo junior disco and an event by Headspace and the Station.

Two charged over car break-ins in Murray Bridge

Plus police appeal for information about a missing woman.

🏘️ Housing

Could share housing solve Murray Bridge’s rental crisis?

Peta Smart wants to start an ethical landlords' co-operative that could make the city's housing stock more suited to local people's needs.

Life Through the Lens: Love is like a kerosene lamp

In his weekly Christian column, Kevin Schrapel remembers the hurricane lanterns his family used back on the farm.

Old Murray Bridge to close on four dates this July as work continues

Murray Bridge’s main street bridge will be shut next Tuesday and Wednesday, and on two more dates this July.

Viv Heitmann, last of Murray Bridge Community Children’s Centre’s originals, retires

After more than 30 years, a beloved early childhood educator has called time on her career.

🏆 Sport

Sports Reports: RMFL stars recognised during Indigenous round

Plus the latest from netball's SA country championships and Murray Bridge Rifle Club.

John Whimpress, Bob England named Rotary Club presidents

The Rotary Clubs of Murray Bridge and Mobilong have each held their changeover dinners for 2022.

Murray Bridge’s unemployment rate is at its lowest level in years … or is it?

The National Skills Commission says local unemployment is running at just 5.5 per cent, just as the Jobactive network becomes Workforce Australia.

Too much crime goes un-reported in Murray Bridge, police say

Murray Mallee Superintendent Scott Denny has encouraged more locals to call 131 444 if they see criminal behaviour.

Ngarrindjeri leader wins national NAIDOC Week award as local achievers recognised

The Ngarrindjeri nation’s best and brightest for 2022, including Walter Jackson, have been celebrated at an awards ceremony in Murray Bridge.

Unity College students selected for inaugural SA Student Representative Council

Year 10 students Ellie Harrison and Grace Rolton have been chosen to participate in a state-wide first which encourages students to pioneer their own change.