Petition calls for reverse in show funds
PRESSURE is mounting for the government to reverse its funding cuts to South Australia’s country shows. Member for Chaffey Tim Whetstone tabled a petition to Parliament urging the...
Moor funds for wharf
Almost $716,000 of federal government funding is expected to reconnect the historic maritime link between Mannum and Morgan, and create more traffic through the two towns.The grant will see the...
Volunteers needed to raise Guide Dogs
IT’S a companionship built on a desire to help others.Murray Bridge resident Natalie Marsh opened her heart and home to raise puppies for Guide Dogs SA,...
Take one minute in Mannum
The Mid Murray Council’s Mannum in a Minute YouTube channel is now complete. Local man Paul Greenway has spent months filming more than 80 one...
RSL ready for renovations
The Murray Bridge RSL will soon have a revamped bowling green and upgraded commercial kitchen. More than $55,000 has been granted to the service club...
Camping prohibited
The Mid Murray Council is reinforcing their no camping status at the Mannum Showgrounds by erecting new signs on site.As per council by-law, camping is...
Lerwin residents celebrate Christmas | photos
Residents celebrated an early Christmas lunch with their family and friends on Thursday. Father Christmas made an appearance, and the live entertainment kicked on into...
KESAB gong recognises St Jo’s
St Joseph’s School, Murray Bridge has won a KESAB award for a food scrap recycling program.The school was also acknowledged for its overall progress...
1998: Mouth clogs up
From the archives of The Murray Valley Standard, December 10, 1998.An attempt to rid the Murray Mouth of sand banks blocking the passage of...
Candlelight carols ignite Christmas spirit
Up to 1000 people will flock to the Murray Bridge Racecourse for Sunday’s carols.Children will be the main performers on the night with several schools and...
Talented artist wins prize
Since she was a child, Carole Bann has had an artistic flair, and it is that which has recently garnered her a well-deserved award...
