Major headlines in 2010
CLIFF HANGER
Concern has been raised over the stability of cliffs at Tailem Bend.
As the risk of riverbank slumping continues, local councils are being...
Basin Plan Review talk
Community members gathered in Murray Bridge last week to discuss the future of the Murray–Darling Basin Plan, as part of the Murray–Darling Basin Authority’s...
Cops meeting community
The South Australian Police (SAPOL) Dog Detection Unit was the topic of conversation as Coffee with a Cop took place at Murray Bridge Marketplace...
Community, culture boost
Murray Bridge is set to benefit from two projects funded under the State Government’s Thriving Communities Program, with grants supporting upgrades to community facilities...
Those were the days, Christine Denman
Christine Denman was born in Mannum in 1955 to parents Arlene and Walter Budarick - and more than 70 years later, she still proudly...
Chaffey candidates queried
The Murray Valley Standard invited candidates for the seats of Chaffey to have their say on a number of issue before the State Election...
Potentially unsustainable
The Southern Mallee District Council (SMDC) has been declared “potentially unsustainable” by the Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA).
The result was based on...
Inclusive pool party
The All Abilities Festival Pool Party will return to Murray Bridge next week.
Now in its fifth year, the event is designed for people aged...
Liberal’s promise for Tailem
If elected, the Liberal Party would invest $2 million into Tailem Bend to ensure the town fully capitalises on the growing number of visitors...
Around the Mid Murray
The Mid Murray Council met for its ordinary meeting on Tuesday, 17 February where the following items were discussed or determined.
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
Council approved...
Have your say on boundary proposal
The Barker electorate could look a little different soon, with the Australian Electoral Commission proposing a new boundary.
A report proposing new boundaries for...
