Raelene Varga takes out Tailem Bend's 2025 citizen of the year award
A dedicated Tailem Bend local has been recognised alongside a community group on Australia Day 2025.
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Social photos: Australia Day 2025
Hundreds of people have attended celebrations around the Murraylands.
Old Tailem Town’s Peter Squires OAM will go down in history
A collector of pioneer artefacts from Tailem Bend has been awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the 2025 Australia Day honours list.
Courtney Blacker named Murray Bridge’s citizen of the year
A grant-winning volunteer and change-the-date advocate is among five locals who have honoured with Australia Day awards in 2025.
Neil Wilkinson awarded OAM for service to the community
This Murray Bridge resident served his country, rose high in the wine industry and has now been recognised on the Australia Day honours list for 2025.
🗓 Things to Do
Things to do in Murray Bridge: January 24-30, 2025
Your guide to Australia Day ceremonies and celebrations, an escape room, roll racing and more.
🏘️ Housing
Homeowners and tradies left in the lurch as Murray Bridge’s JAC Homes collapses
A number of locals have been left with defectable homes or unpaid invoices following the liquidation of a building company.
🏗️ Growth
Final piece installed at Tailem Bend solar farm
The installment of a battery energy storage system has completed the years-long, multi-million-dollar project.
🕰️ History
This week in history: January 23, 1924
A drunken railway passenger is fined, Harrison Ford stars in a movie and a columnist stands up for female cricket fans.
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Grant may turn the tide for River Murray's freshwater turtles
The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board have received state funding to create a new turtle restoration program.
🗳️ Vote
One Nation names its candidate for Barker
A former paramedic from Mount Gambier will face Tony Pasin in the 2025 federal election.