Giant pumpkins all start small
If you don’t think you have enough space to grow a giant pumpkin, think again.Many of the world’s heaviest pumpkins have been grown by backyard growers,...
Council ‘mo bros’ show off
A buzzing sound fills the air in a garden outside the Rural City of Murray Bridge's office on Monday afternoon.It is not bees, but...
‘Fast Ev’ sets up shop
Motorcycling has brought “Fast” Ev” Byles and his loving wife Cath to Tailem Bend to fulfil a lifetime goal of opening a luxury B&B and...
Drawing attention
Murray Bridge man Kevin Prosser has been recognised for assisting the elderly and less mobile in the region. He was named a semi finalist of the Road Safety...
Ambos shave for healthier communities
SINCE John Cahill hit puberty, he has never had a clean shaven top lip.But on Tuesday, the Murray Bridge Ambulance officer bravely shaved his moustache...
Show society reviews 2015
A successful season of shows was acknowledged by the Southern Country Shows Association at a presentation night at the Port Elliot Showgrounds on November...
Keeping track of farm management
Natural Resources SA Murray-Darling Basin (SAMDB) will launch a new records management tool this month – nrmFARM.The free online farm management program is expected to help the region’s farmers,...
Ramsar wetlands worth capturing
Coorong and Lower Lakes photographers have a chance to share in $2640 worth of prizes in a competition being held for the 30th anniversary of the region’s...
Migrants, Aussies celebrate cultures
The Murraylands Migrant Resource Centre has invited the community to their end of year celebrations.A free barbecue lunch will be provided for migrants, new arrivals and...
DEWNR raids elder’s house
REGION – The home of a Ngarrindjeri elder has been raided in relation to the killing of long nosed fur seals.Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources...
Southern Mallee up, about
To coin a footy term, the Southern Mallee is up and about.
As I said in last month's column, it is important I focus...
