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Come and get your cheap electricity, Housing Trust tenants
The state government has opened registrations for Empowering SA, a program which will offer discounted power bills to South Australians on low incomes.
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High school student wins statewide NAIDOC award
Murray Bridge teenager Joseph Ribbons has received the Dr Alice Alitya Rigney Prize for 2026.
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Moorundi executive Steve Sumner wins Premier’s NAIDOC Award for 2026
The Ngarrindjeri elder and outgoing health service executive has been recognised for a lifetime of work making life better for his people.
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Dream worth keeping: Wellington East’s only cafe reopens
Exclusive: The Hall Cafe is about to reopen under new owners – a big milestone for a township which doesn’t have any other shops or eateries.
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Nine outstanding Ngarrindjeri recognised with NAIDOC Week awards
Elders, young people, workers and more have been celebrated at ceremony in Murray Bridge in 2026.
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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.