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New Carlet Wing opens at Aminya, expanding aged care at Mannum
An extra 20 aged care places are now available at the facility, including 10 in a dementia support unit.
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Technical college will mean more opportunities for Murraylands kids
South Australia’s re-elected state government is pushing ahead with a plan for a $50 million vocational training centre in Murray Bridge.
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Kids lead the charge for new playground at Tailem Bend
A push is on to build a play space at Hughes Reserve, at the northern end of the town.
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Labor promises four new OSHC centres in the Murraylands
If re-elected, Peter Malinauskas and his government would make before- and after-school care available to more local families.
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Minister approves 900-home plan for Murray Bridge’s west
The state government has given land owners on the city’s western fringe a thumbs up to subdivide and sell their properties if they wish.
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Australia Post is building a new distribution centre in Murray Bridge
The facility on Brinkley Road will help the postal service deliver parcels more quickly.
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Labor promises $100 million for buses, hospital, college and more
Premier Peter Malinauskas has revealed a major funding package for Hammond ahead of the state election.
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Murray Bridge’s population will reach 35,000 in 15 years, projection suggests
The rate of housing construction will need to increase sharply to keep up with demand.
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Palmer wind farm construction will start this year
Energy company Tilt Renewables has vowed to start work on the project in 2026, following more than a decade of legal challenges and other hurdles.
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BMX park will finally be built at Sturt Reserve
After almost a decade of delays, Murray Bridge should finally get a riverfront dirt track by the end of 2026.
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New oval lights shine bright at Mypolonga Combined Sporting Club
Community members have celebrated a milestone in the redevelopment at the town’s oval.
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Power to the people: Community battery will help 650 Murray Bridge households save
A state government-owned battery will zap electricity bills for hundreds of low-income families.