Procurement decision has us seeing red
The reason I don't have private health insurance is that, unless something really dire comes up, I know it is the Murraylands' public hospitals...
Male drug drivers in the Bridge
Two men were reported for drug driving in Murray Bridge on October 18.A 33-year-old man from Elizabeth South allegedly returned a positive result for...
Curtain falls on Wharf Hill idea
Murray Bridge councillors have vetoed a proposal to build a performing arts stage on the city's riverfront.A stage would have been built on the wharf,...
Wellbeing day offers help on home front
The hardest battle for veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan may be the one they face when they return home.Too often, a military career leaves...
People’s choice award
Two Murraylands attractions have been recognised in this year’s Brand SA Regional Awards.The future development prospects at Monarto Zoo landed the 1500 hectare zoo...
2007: Broadband wait
From the archives of The Murray Valley Standard, October 19, 2007.After six months of waiting, people in the Coorong district and in Mypolonga and Swan...
Chemist concerns
Coorong Councillor Vern Leng is concerned that hospitals may be required to source pharmaceuticals from a government supply company.Such a policy could have a devastating impact...
Enzi the Chimpanzee’s first birthday
Streamers, wrapped presents and a watermelon birthday cake filled the Chimpanzee enclosure at Monarto Zoo yesterday morning to celebrate a milestone.Visitors gathered to watch...
Grow your own and save money
ADVERTISING FEATUREWith the rising prices of store-bought fruit and vegetables it makes sense to grow them at home.There are many varieties of tomatoes, capsicum,...