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Decisions made in Coorong

The Coorong District Council held its ordinary council meeting on Tuesday, 27 January, where the following items were discussed. RIVER ADVOCACY ROLE The council endorsed the...

Dust concerns raised

Dust management at construction sites has been raised as an issue after a Murray Bridge ratepayer highlighted concerns during extreme weather conditions. At the Rural...

Join the ‘Team in Green’

People across the state are being called to join the ‘Team in Green’ and make a life-changing difference in their community by becoming a...

Arts grant workshop

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Sport

Thorne makes it three

South Australian Nathan Thorne has made history in a number of ways at the Murray Bridge Speedway after he claimed his third successive MJS...

Undefeated clash looms

This weekend in Murray Towns Cricket, Wanderers and Mannum will put their undefeated streaks and top spot on the line as they do battle,...

Tennis action heats up

Round 12 of the 2025/26 Murray Bridge Lawn Tennis Association (MBLTA) was played on Saturday, 7 February, with Swanport and Schools coming out victorious....

Local athletes at interclub

The annual Hills Interclub Championship was held on Friday, 6 February at Mount Barker, where six local Little Athletics centres competed for the golden...

Falcons fly to win

On Sunday, 8 February at Marryatville High School Oval, the Eastern Falcons played against Kensington in the Adelaide Turf Cricket Association (ATCA) Women's Second...

Murray Bridge Golf Club results

MURRAY BRIDGE GOLF CLUB/ MENS STROKE/ C. Poharama 65/ A; A. Edwards 67; M. Sappenberghs 68/ B; A. Harding 65; L. Williams 67/ C;...

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SA Government

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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Letter: Make housing easier

I live rent free. I have no mortgage. It's a good feeling. I want other people to feel like me. So...

From the editor’s desk

The Winter Olympics has begun, and once again Australia finds itself punching well above its weight on the world’s coldest sporting stage. From alpine...

What made the news: 2010

REGION IS CHEAPEST IN THE NATION The Murraylands is the cheapest regional market in the country when it comes to purchasing land. A survey by...

Discounts for seniors

Older South Australians can enjoy discounted entry to Monarto Safari Park as part of the newly released 2026 Seniors Card Discounts and Deals Directory. The...

Community to have a vote

A motion calling for greater transparency around council finances and long-term sustainability was put forward at Southern Mallee District Council’s (SMDC) January meeting. SMDC mayor...

Head over heels

Love is in the air around the region this week, and that is especially true for Patrick McLoughlin and Jessica Donald. The young couple...

Those were the days Eileen Schiller

Eileen Ann Schiller, of Karoonda, was born in Murray Bridge to parents Agnes and Walter Baumgurtel in 1940. The now 85-year-old grew up in...

Council grants now open

Applications are now open for the Rural City of Murray Bridge’s latest grants program, supporting a wide range of community initiatives across the district. The...

Pump faults investigated

Southern Mallee District Council (SMDC) has voted to delay the proposed 2025/26 Pinnaroo Community Wastewater Management System (CWMS) project at its January meeting. It comes...

Mid Murray deliberations

Mid Murray Council met on Tuesday, 27 January where the following items were discussed or determined. MEMBER TO ACT AS MAYOR Council has appointed councillor Jen...