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New Year’s Eve fireworks, Murray River Splash festival cancelled for 2023-24

Fire, finances and shifting priorities have prompted the Murray Bridge council to cancel two annual events that have brought thousands to town over recent summers.

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Murray Bridge council watch: October 2023

Here’s what Murray Bridge councillors have been saying about a railway bridge’s upcoming centenary, the Edwards Square toilets and who will serve as deputy mayor.

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Sturt Reserve playground is open again – but its days are numbered

A Murray Bridge playground was in a “disgusting” state when it reopened this week, nine months after being flooded. But the council says it may not be worth fixing up.

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DIT wouldn’t do it, so ratepayers paid $24,000 for Princes Highway spruce-up

The state of the median strip at Tailem Bend has long been a source of frustration for locals. Now they’ve had to pay for it – but a solution could be in sight.

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Don’t leave your junk on the footpath – get it taken away for free

Too many locals don’t know about a helpful local service, the Murray Bridge council says.

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Business hive on Murray Bridge’s main street is ready to buzz

Take a look inside the new co-working space on Bridge Street, the first stage in what will become the Murraylands Skills Centre.

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Playground upgrades are coming to Magpie Drive, Torrens Road reserves

Plus become a playground detective in Murray Bridge this school holidays and you could win a $50 Sportspower voucher.

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Murray Bridge council watch: September 2023

Here’s what councillors are saying about feral cats, swimming pool fees, lighting at Callington Recreation Park, 5G towers and more.

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Proper planning, better vibes: What we want for Murray Bridge’s future

A council road show asking about the future of the Murray Bridge district has visited the east side.

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Monarto’s destiny should be up to locals, not outsiders, residents say

Is Monarto to remain a sandbox for politicians and big companies, or will it live up to its promise as a community?

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Council takes lead on economic development as RDA changes tack

The Murray Bridge council has pulled funding from Regional Development Australia Murraylands and Riverland as it prepares to open a business hub on Bridge Street.

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Coorong council plans $500,000 infrastructure spend at Tailem Bend

The council will resurface roads and upgrade stormwater and waste water systems in 2023-24.