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Smiley, the steam train driver

Young creative Cadeyrn Smith is once again bringing imagination to life as his second children’s book, 'Smiley the Steam Train Driver', will soon be...

School holiday fun across the Murraylands

The school holidays are almost here, and across the Murraylands and Mallee there are plenty of things to do to keep parents, families and...

‘Bridge gets new CFS truck

The Murray Bridge Country Fire Service (CFS) has received a refurbished 34 Pumper (34P), a truck that would improve the local brigade’s capabilities on...

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Sport

Eagles soar into new season

Coach: Tyson Edwards Captain: TBC New signings: Peter Atsikbasis, Alfie Gollan, Cameron Jarrett, Russell Jensen Last Year: 5th (6 won - 10 lost) After a couple of low...

2026 season ready to begin

The 2026 River Murray Football League (RMFL) season gets underway on Saturday, 11 April, as each team looks to start their campaigns off well...

Footy’s new umpire’s coach

The River Murray Football League (RMFL) has a new umpire coordinator at the helm for 2026, with Mark Austin looking to impart his wide...

Suns ready to bring the heat

Coach: Tom Keough Captain: Shilo Dabinett New signings: Chester Forster, Jackson Fox, Clayton Godden, Joe Howard Last Year: 4th (10 won - 6 lost) Southern Mallee has been...

Legacy Day Fours a success

Murray Bridge RSL Bowling Club recently hosted its annual Legacy Day Fours in near-perfect conditions, with a full field of 18 teams from across...

Roosters shape up for 2026

Coach: Ray O’Donnell Captain: TBC New signings: Liam Mensforth, Cooper Rose Last Year: 7th (6 won - 10 lost) For the last few years, Rambler has been in...

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SA Government

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. ...

How to access business support through algal bloom

The State Government’s Department of State Development is providing a range of measures to support impacted businesses, and their owners and staff, through the...

Tackling SA’s algal bloom

A harmful algal bloom has been impacting large stretches of South Australia’s coastline since mid-March. South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Executive Director Professor...

Building consumer confidence in seafood

THE Dining Cashback program is a positive way to build consumer confidence in seafood, says Nick’s Fish Market owner Daryl Bairstow. Mr Bairstow said since...

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Winter forecast session

Farmers in the Murraylands will have the chance to hear from independent long-range forecaster Stuart Williams ahead of winter cropping decisions. Mr Williams, of Oz...

Hammond seat shifts hands

The seat of Hammond has fallen to One Nation, with Robert Roylance ending the Liberal Party’s long hold on the electorate following the state...

Discover what’s on in the Murraylands

SING YOUR HEART OUT SUNDAY SESSIONS - Sunday, 12 April, Murray Bridge Library, 2pm-3pm. Grove to some fantastic tunes from local band ‘Call the Babysitter’....

From Murray Bridge to Clare

Visitors from Mackay in Queensland to the Murraylands over the Easter weekend did not come for a leisurely relaxing break or sightseeing at the...

Electorate shake-up plan

The boundaries of Barker could soon be reshaped under a proposal from the Australian Electoral Commission. A draft outlining changes to all 10 South Australian...

Outback luxury lands

Journey Beyond has officially opened Safari Lodge at Monarto, welcoming its first guests to the new luxury accommodation experience. Located in the Mallee Plains within...

Steps for butterfly skin

A Melbourne woman has completed an extraordinary 700-kilometre journey from Melbourne to Adelaide, raising awareness and funds for Australians living with the rare and...

MacKillop falls to Virgo

The seat of MacKillop has changed hands following the state election, with One Nation’s Jason Virgo unseating independent Nick McBride. Mr Virgo, a former corrections...

‘Bridge markets rescheduled

The Bunyip Bazaar is set to return to Murray Bridge next month, with organisers relaunching the postponed market as a special Mother’s Day event. Originally...

Speeding driver detected at Monteith

A p-plater lost his licence after allegedly being caught speeding at Monteith. On Thursday, 2 April, police detected a Toyota sedan allegedly travelling at 204...