2025 in review: Local stories that made our year
From a legendary run to an ice cream coup, these are the top 100 storylines that captivated us in the Murraylands over the past 12 months.
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đź’¬ Opinion
Happy Christmas from Murray Bridge News
Managing editor Peri Strathearn reflects on 2025.
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Hire a pedal boat or kayak in Murray Bridge this summer holidays
Or take a speedboat ride, or try tubing or paddle boarding, with Freedom Boat Hire on the River Murray at Sturt Reserve.
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Murray Bridge Christmas lights competition winners named for 2025
Here’s where you’ll find the best displays around the district.
🏛️ Council
Murraylands council watch: December 2025
Here’s what the Murray Bridge, Mid Murray and Coorong councils have been up to this month.
Liana Webster says farewell to the Murray Bridge News team
Nearly two years have passed since journalist Liana Webster joined the Murray Bridge News team. Here's a look back at her time.
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Things to do in the Murraylands: December 19, 2025-January 6, 2026
Your guide to Christmas, New Year's Eve and holiday activities in the Murraylands, thanks to Spry Holdings.
🏛️ Council
Lerwin sale process went on in secret for two years, documents reveal
Exclusive: Documents released from confidence have shed new light on a process one Murray Bridge councillor describes as “a betrayal of the community”.
🏛️ Council
No more rates relief for drought-struck Coorong farmers
The council has ended an SA-first payment deferral program for primary producers affected by drought.
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Shingle bells ring warning on effects of painful red rash
Shingle bells, shingles bells, get your health check today, oh what fun it is to be safe and healthy - yay!
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Moving to Murray Bridge? Here’s what you need to know
Michael Cox and Casey DeMichele from Raine and Horne Murraylands introduce you to your new home, or the community where you’re investing.
🏆 Sport
Sports reports: Geoff Pearson swaps the lounge room for the golf course
Plus local darts, speedway, racing and more.