1995: Olympic ground
From the archives of The Murray Valley Standard, March 16, 1995.Murray Bridge is being pushed as a rowing training ground for the Sydney Olympics.Murray...
Sixth Street’s done, now for the main game
The curtain has now come down on one of the great civic dramas of our time: the redevelopment of Sixth Street, Murray Bridge.The money...
‘Fighter’ grateful for life
When Jacqui Clarke opened her eyes, she was confused to find herself in hospital in Adelaide.Then her husband told her what month it was.She...
Bush tucker bust-up
The opening of a business which promises to reduce Indigenous unemployment has been delayed by a dispute about whether it should be based in...
No need for river users to fear
The flesh-eating bacteria shewanella is fairly common, but there is no reason for River Murray users to fear it, an SA Health expert says.Dr...
Allocation starts at 100pc
South Australian Irrigators will receive the full 100 per cent water allocation for 2017/18, thanks to the highest flows in the River Murray for...
Market decides to hibernate
Murray Bridge Farmers Market will close down during the winter months, when mornings are chilly and crowds are thinner, its committee has announced.In future...
Epic journey to inspire
A long swim along the Murray River has come to an end after 120 days for Team Help swimmer Hunter Helmick who has become...
Acrylic, that endangered medium
Murray Bridge artist Detlef Baumer worries that there might not be any acrylic paint left 100 years from now.In a world whose climate is...
Beggars sing from the heart
Sing from the Heart is the new show from internationally acclaimed vocal trio The Beggars, following the success of previous shows Australian Songbook, Sing...
Standard headlines in ’15
MONARTO DUST-UP
One of the Murraylands’ largest companies is being pursued for completing a range of building projects without council approval.
The Murray Bridge council...
