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Monarto Safari Park named SA’s best tourist attraction for third time
The park and a key staff member, Lauren Schroeder, have both been recognised at the 2026 South Australian Tourism Awards.
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Innovation grant will take Murray Bridge News model to the nation
Your independent local news publisher has had a big grant win that will help other publishers benefit from a screen network concept developed in the Murraylands.
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Murray Bridge Seventh-Day Adventist Church celebrates its centenary
Almost 200 parishioners have packed the Standen Street church and its hall for a celebratory service and shared lunch.
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Three Murraylands students win gold at regional Worldskills competition
Students from Murray Bridge and Mannum have done their region proud in health, makeup and cookery.
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Get set for bigger, better Dairy Adventures after rural woman’s award win
Narelle and Joel Zanker have big plans for their Mannum agritourism business, and have shared them with the audience at a Murraylands business breakfast.
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Motor sport park opens its gates to locals living with disability for cruise day
The Tailem Bend Auto Club has partnered with a local disability support provider to create a special experience.
🏆 Sport
Star athletes and officials shine at annual Murray Bridge sports awards
Netballer Leah Anderson-Morris and a dozen others have been recognised at the Local Legends Sports Awards for 2026.
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‘Do you want to water the cat?’: Meet Murray Bridge’s weirdest internet celebrity
A cat named Pablo with an unusual habit is racking up millions of views on social media.
🗓 Things to Do
Bandanna Day event in Murray Bridge will help young people impacted by cancer
Local charity Regional Cancer Fighters is organising a fundraiser for Canteen at Sturt Reserve.
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Tailem Bend GP clinic will reopen under new management
Federal Health and Wellbeing Minister Mark Butler has intervened to make sure doctors will be able to return to the town.
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Peter Smyth reflects on a lifetime spent behind the lens
A Murray Bridge photographer shares his story with a community club.
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Cassie the chimpanzee begins her new life at Monarto Safari Park
A newcomer to the troop is gradually being introduced after relocating from Queensland.