🏛️ Council
$3.8 million redevelopment planned at Murray Bridge’s Hume Reserve
The state government, Ngarrindjeri authorities and the local council are collaborating on a plan to revitalise a long-neglected riverfront area.
🏗️ Growth
Monarto Safari Lodge opens, completing park’s luxury transformation
Glamping facilities are now open alongside a five-star resort at Monarto Safari Park.
🏗️ Growth
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.
🏗️ Growth
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.
🏗️ Growth
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.
🗳️ Vote
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.
🏗️ Growth
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.
🏗️ Growth
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.
🗳️ Vote
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.
🏗️ Growth
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.
🏗️ Growth
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.
🙂 Good News
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.