1938: Dairy beginning
From the archives of The Murray Valley Standard, October 28, 1938.Last Friday the Minister for Irrigation, T Playford, paid a visit to Murray Bridge,...
Disadvantage or dependency: what’s worse?
If pain persists, see your doctor.You'll find a phrase like that on the side of every box of painkillers at your local chemist.Lean on...
Woman arrested in police chase
A 28-year-old woman has been charged with engaging in a police pursuit, driving at a dangerous speed, exceeding the speed limit and driving with unassigned...
Wheelie bad time
An 18-year-old woman from Tailem Bend has been reported after being caught doing a “wheelie” at Tailem Bend on Tuesday, October 25. Police spotted the...
Hard rubbish collection to start in 2017
A hard rubbish collection service will be introduced to Murray Bridge and the surrounding areas next financial year.The service will run on an on-call...
Fund Mallee ideas with $50K vote
Would you rather a bush tucker garden at Lameroo, disabled access to the Karoonda pool, or maybe both?Voters can decide where $50,000 worth of...
Golden Wattle tours Mallee
A travelling service is heading to the Murraylands next week to provide easy access to government payments and services for locals.The Australian Government Mobile Service...
Nothing is free, council decides
A debate about whether financial help should be earned or freely given has divided Murray Bridge's councillors.Non-profit organisation Employment Options had asked the council...
Call to return stolen gopher
On Monday, February 10, an unknown person entered a Tailem Bend property on Murray Street and removed David Wells’ gopher, charger, walking stick and...
