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Rates to rise in Coorong

A proposed 6.56 per cent rate increase has been outlined as part of the Coorong District Council’s draft Annual Business Plan and Budget, which...

Karoonda Area School staff on unexplained leave

Karoonda Area School staff and students returned to school after the holidays to find the principal and groundskeeper unexpectedly missing. The Murray Valley Standard...

Long lunch, big chats

A community-driven initiative aimed at strengthening connection and encouraging conversation will return to Meningie this weekend, with a family-friendly Long Table Lunch set to...

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Sport

Athletes celebrate season

On Sunday, families of Murray Bridge Little Athletics celebrated their summer season at a presentation day picnic. Around 1500 athletes attended meets throughout the season...

Cats, Tigers claw competition

Round three of River Murray Netball marked the anticipated Anzac Round, with players recognised through the presentation of medals. The weekend also featured the Battle...

Footy honours Anzac Day

The past weekend’s matches in the River Murray Football League (RMFL) marked Anzac Round, with each team that played on the day showcasing a...

Anzac Day round looms

Round three of the 2026 River Murray Football League (RMFL) season takes place on Saturday, 25 April, in a series of Anzac Day fixtures...

Tennis trophies awarded

At the conclusion of grand final matches played on Friday, 20 March, and Saturday, 21 March, the Lower Murray Hard Court Tennis Association’s (LMHCTA)...

Murray Bridge Golf Club results

MURRAY BRIDGE GOLF CLUB/ MENS PAR/ T. Kelly +5/ A; A. Harding -1; K. Rigney-Smith -2/ B; A. Pack, M. Lifshack 0/ C; D....

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SA Government

A Matter of Time

Troy Mathews was just 41 years old when he became the 46th person to die on South Australian roads in 2022. He was alone; a...

Country crashes continue to claim lives

Regional drivers continue to contribute to a high percentage of the state's road toll, with country roads accounting for 60 per cent of fatal...

It’s not a right to drive, it’s a privilege

As the officer in charge of the Yorke Mid North Highway Patrol, Sergeant Tristan Graham has experienced first-hand the impacts road trauma has on...

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

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Ollie eyes national title

A passion sparked through family connections and a love of speed has propelled a young 13-year-old Mannum rider onto the national stage, with his...

Suicide memorial day

A memorial day honouring lives lost to suicide will return to Murray Bridge in May, offering a space for reflection, remembrance and connection for...

Pair arrested after driving stolen car into dam

A Murray Bridge man has been arrested after stealing a delivery car in Mansfield Park. Just after 6.30pm on Monday, 27 April, a man...

Mayor to attend conference

Mid Murray Council mayor Simone Bailey will attend the 2026 Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly (NGA) and the Australian Council of Local...

Karoonda servo hits back

Karoonda Fuel Stop and Laundromat has responded after being named in a State Government compliance blitz targeting petrol stations failing to meet real-time fuel...

Anzac Day in Meningie

Meningie had a massive crowd of more than 250 people at its Anzac Day Service in perfect weather.

New hub for support

A new, inclusive space in Murray Bridge will help support neurodivergent people and their families. Co-owners Matt and Courtney North created the Nexus Pathways Hub...

Plan set for feedback

A draft long-term financial plan outlining the Coorong district’s budget direction over the next decade will be released for public consultation. The Coorong District Council...

Evelyn’s story emerges from tides of time

The story of an Australian woman who survived one of history's greatest disasters has been chronicled in a new book, detailing her life growing...

People and portraits

The focus in April has been people and portraiture photography. The Murraylands Community Photography Club (MCPC) met at the library with photographer Bill Simounds...