Murray Bridge bunyip at 50: How Dennis Newell’s monster became an icon
Exclusive: For Bertha’s 50th birthday, Murray Bridge News presents the definitive history of the animatronic horror at Sturt Reserve, with help from the Newell family.
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Things to do in Murray Bridge: February 4-10, 2022
All you need to know about Waitangi Day, speedway, roll racing, cars and coffee and more.
Life Through the Lens: Life’s air conditioner
God’s love is like a reverse-cycle air conditioner, writes Kevin Schrapel.
New school, 3000 houses envisioned in 20-year growth plan for Murray Bridge
More than 7000 people are expected to move to Murray Bridge by 2041. The council is figuring out where to put them.
Community conversations will make the Murraylands stronger, more adaptable
Regional Development Australia wants community groups, sporting clubs and everyday people to get involved in a resilience planning exercise.
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Citizens’ agenda: COVID-19 restrictions, health services, public transport top voters’ concerns
A Murray Bridge News survey suggests voters in Hammond are more worried about ending pandemic restrictions than ending the pandemic itself.
Entries open for 2022 Rotary Art Show
This post was contributed by Bob England. Local artists – whether in 2D, 3D or photography – have a chance to see their creations presented in a curated exhibition within the Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. In addition, works chosen by a judge will be awarded prizes up to $1000. The Rotary Art
Long Island Reserve logjam needs fixing, resident says
Graham Hallandal wants the Murray Bridge council to make use of vacant riverfront blocks on Wildens Way now, not just in 2061.
Sports Reports: Matt Egel wins 2022 SA sprintcars championship
The latest from Murray Bridge's speedway, golf club, rifle club and lawn tennis association, plus Murray Towns cricket results.
Solar farm planned on Old Princes Highway at Rocky Gully
A company called Nowa Energia wants to put up
Truckie arrested for drug driving at Tailem Bend
Plus a fallen branch causes a power outage in Murray Bridge and police investigate several fires at Pallamana.
CFS warns about grass fire at Rockleigh
The SA Country Fire Service is keeping an eye on a grass fire near the Uniting Church.