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Ghanaian king and queen welcomed to Mannum
Nii Asafoiayse Tawiah Omunukum IV and Naa Borley Faagbe, known locally as Eric and Bezza Mensah, have made their home in regional SA after being installed as traditional leaders.
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Elephants of Asia precinct opens at Monarto Safari Park
Zoos SA’s Wild Africa project has taken its biggest step forward yet, with a new exhibit now open to the public.
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Local health stars recognised at Riverland Mallee Coorong LHN awards
A project officer and two teams based in Murray Bridge have been honoured at the annual awards of the local health network.
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Two Murray Bridge projects recognised at SA Architecture Awards
Phillips/Pilkington Architects and a consortium led by Mulloway Studio have won awards for the Moorundi health centre and a wharf redevelopment.
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Superbike coup: The Bend snares a world championship motorcycle race
Tailem Bend will host a round of the Superbike World Championship from 2028.
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Work on $8.3m play space at Sturt Reserve will begin within months
The Pondi nature play space will be a “world-class” family destination themed after a Ngarrindjeri legend.
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Golden North prepares to open in Murray Bridge: ‘Stopwatch has started’
Managing director Dimi Kyriazis gives an update as an iconic South Australian company relocates from Laura.
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Poster girl Beccy Cole finds her power at Mannum
Read an excerpt from the cover story in the winter 2026 edition of Murraylands Life magazine, available from June 12.
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Basketballer Jo Hill earns an OAM
The Murray Bridge-born basketballer has been recognised on the King’s Birthday holiday, the latest honour in a string of career achievements.
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Popular Murray Bridge officer awarded Australian Police Medal
A senior community constable has been recognised in the King’s Birthday honours for building relationships within the Indigenous community.
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Health executive Wayne Champion awarded Public Service Medal
A public servant who has led the Riverland Mallee Coorong region and the state through multiple crises has been honoured on the King’s Birthday holiday.
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Mannum’s Barry Burdett, the ‘man who always says yes’, gets an OAM
A volunteer with the CFS, Lions Club, Lutheran Church, hospital and other organisations has been included on the King’s Birthday honours list.