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Australia Day in Mannum

Australia Day was celebrated at Mary Ann Reserve in Mannum on Monday, 26 January, as a strong crowd gathered for a barbecue, awards ceremony,...

Citizen honour for Kai

Kai Martin has been named the Rural City of Murray Bridge’s 2026 Australia Day Citizen of the Year, recognised for his extraordinary contribution to...

From the editor’s desk

Australia Day arrives each year with a mix of pride, reflection and, increasingly, difficult conversations. As a nation, we are growing at a rapid...

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Sport

Plenty on the line for teams

Cricket action this week will see Mypolonga take on Monarto with both teams battling for a finals spot, while Wanderers look to keep its...

Murray Bridge Golf Club results

MURRAY BRIDGE GOLF CLUB MENS PAR/ G. Dodd +5/ A; K. Rigney Smith +3; T. Pratt +1/ B; S. Williss +4; J. McFee...

Wanderers secure big win

Wanderers had a big win over Monarto to keep its undefeated season going, as did Mannum who had a close win over Mypolonga. Tailem Bend...

Pennant tennis in ‘Bridge

Round 10 of the 2025/26 Murray Bridge Lawn Tennis Association (MBLTA) continued on Saturday, 17 January, with players in the Pennant competition. PENNANT Swanport 5-47 def...

Bowling back on the rinks

After the very hot weather last week saw games cancelled, it was back to reasonable conditions for the Lower Murray Ladies Pennant matches in...

Athletes leap to new heights

Meet 14 at Murray Bridge Little Athletics saw 54 athletes continue to excel at setting new individual best performances with 86 personal bests achieved...

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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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Celebrate Daisy’s birthday

Mannum-based paddle steamer PS Daisy will celebrate its 130th birthday later this month, with owner Luke Carpenter keen to showcase the historic vessel to...

Celebrate regional spirit this Australia Day

Australia Day is a time to celebrate all the great things about our nation, as well as to reflect on our past. It’s also...

29th Milang Power Rally

The 29th Yesterday's Milang Power Rally saw enthusiasts and the enthused come together in droves on 17-18 January at the Milang Oval, with vintage...

Boost for PATS costs

Financial support for regional South Australians who travel long distances for specialist healthcare would be expanded under a re-elected Labor Government, through increased funding...

Retreats for people living with dementia

Stephanie Karagiannis, Resthaven Project Officer, has made it her mission to encourage as many people as possible who are living with dementia, and their...

Sign up for Fringe show

Murraylands and Mallee singers are being invited to step into the spotlight as part of a unique Adelaide Fringe production that blends film, live...

Student support in 2026

As the new year begins and results are finalised, many students are preparing to start university, TAFE, apprenticeships or other training in 2026. For...

Hurn makes Hammond visit

Liberal leader Ashton Hurn visited Murray Bridge last week as part of a regional tour. During her visit, Mrs Hurn attended Murray Bridge Soldiers Memorial...

Police campaign to boost applications

A FIRST-ever campaign has been launched in South Australia to drive applications for the recruitment of an additional 100 Police Security Officers (PSOs) over...

Nippers back for 2026

The Murray Bridge Life Saving Club (MBLSC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its Nippers Program for Term 1, 2026. Designed to develop water...