Callington scrub fire contained
A fire in grass and scrub on Highlands Road at Callington has been contained, the Country Fire Service has now reported.However, smoke may still...
Ngarrindjeri treaty talks on hold for now
The Murraylands' first inhabitants will, someday, sign a treaty with the South Australian government.When that will happen will depend heavily on the outcome of...
Cafe proprietor to lose beard of a lifetime for World’s Greatest Shave
One of Murray Bridge's best-known beards will be reduced to stubble at 10 o'clock this Thursday.Dave Phillips, proprietor of Murray Bridge cafe The Davery...
Pedal prix will be back for 10 more years
Murray Bridge will keep its pedal prix race until at least 2027.The city's council and the Australian Human-Powered Vehicle Super Series have agreed to...
Mannum Hot Rod Show 2018
Every March long weekend, Mannum’s riverbank comes alive with hot rods and rock’n’roll.The town has been attracting hot rods, custom and classic vehicles from...
Car rollover near Tailem Bend injures Mount Gambier man, woman
The Princes Highway will remain closed to east-bound traffic at Monteith this afternoon following a single-car rollover.The car’s driver, a 78-year-old man from Mount Gambier,...
Scam call alert issued by police
Murray Bridge police have warned the community of a scam telephone call reported in the area. Police were advised by two residents that they had...
Day commemorates rights of women
The annual celebration to commemorate the rights and achievements of women – International Women’s Day – was acknowledged with thousands of celebrations across the world on March...
Tribute from Returned Soldiers’ Association
November 5, 1918 was the beginning of a campaign for the erection of a Soldiers’ Hall in Murray Bridge.It was agreed to obtain particulars of...
Blind water-skier overcomes odds
At the age of sixteen Ben Pettingill lost 98 per cent of his eyesight overnight. Not willing to allow it to prevent him from living...















