🏛️ Council
Coorong councillor excused for possible confidentiality breach
The SA Ombudsman has declined to investigate Cr Jonathan Pietzsch for sharing legal advice with his council colleagues.
🏛️ Council
Murraylands council watch: July 2026
A Mid Murray rates increase is reduced, a Tailem Bend car park upgrade has a budget blow-out, transport is needed in Murray Bridge and more.
🏛️ Council
Council seeks local EOIs for Pondi play space
The Rural City Of Murray Bridge is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from local businesses who want to help complete the Pondi Playspace at Sturt Reserve.
🏛️ Council
Mid Murray Council names its new CEO
Andrew Johnson will serve as the council’s next chief executive officer, succeeding Ben Scales.
🏛️ Council
Maurice, Hindmarsh Road speed limit will drop to 50km/h
The Murray Bridge council has voted to lower the speed limit on the major freight route through the city’s west after pleas about safety from residents.
🏛️ Council
Coorong council appoints new CEO
Scott Reardon will move over from neighbouring Karoonda East Murray.
🏗️ Growth
‘Telling the story’ is key to economic development, council strategy says
Murray Bridge doesn’t just need more houses, public transport and business investment – it needs to work on its reputation, too.
🏗️ Growth
BMX track construction is about to start at Sturt Reserve
After years of campaigning by local bike riders, a dirt track is being built next to the Murray Bridge skate park.
🏗️ Growth
Zoning change could open new horizons for industry around Murray Bridge
The city’s council is leading a charge to rezone 4600 hectares of land for employment purposes.
🏛️ Council
Murraylands council watch: June 2026
The Mid Murray council reviews its libraries, east side residents ask for a zoning change and Ramblers escape a big rates bill.
🗳️ Vote
Murraylands mayors reluctantly accept council election delay
The leaders of the Murray Bridge, Mid Murray and Coorong councils will have to stick around for an extra five months while the Electoral Commission of SA sorts itself out.
🏛️ Council
Cat restrictions on the table as Murray Bridge council takes matters into its own paws
Another round of consultation is on the way as the council makes up for a long-standing failure by the state government.