Fundraising goals ticked with Turia
Following Murray Bridge women Sally Patten and Jessica Caire’s journey, the pair have smashed their fundraising goals to raise $10,000 for the charity Interplast before their trek along...
GRSA in dogfight
The proposal to build a new greyhound racing track at Murray Bridge is inciting arguments for and against around the world.An online petition against...
What can online petitioners achieve?
No-one can argue against the prevention of cruelty to animals, but any time humans coerce animals into an activity, an ethical line must be...
2002: Fateful politics
From the archives of The Murray Valley Standard, March 5, 2002.Member for Hammond Peter Lewis was this morning elected speaker in the House of...
Town Hall Unveiled
Extensions of the Swan Reach Town Hall were unveiled Friday night February 26. People of the community came to celebrate the successful project and...
‘Best little country show’ to open for 93rd time this weekend
Thousands will head to Mannum for the town’s annual show from 10am to 4pm this Saturday.Between the ute muster, petting zoo, showbags, extreme motorbikes, a sword...
Youth shine at Lions Club awards
On Sunday, February 28, the Lions Club of Murray Bridge hosted its annual Youth of the Year event at the Johnstone Park clubrooms.The two candidates this year...
Mental health first aid course
Residents of the Coorong district have been offered free enrolment in a 14-hour course in first aid for young people with mental health issues.Centacare...
SA cleans up for tidiest state status
The latest Clean Up Australia rubbish report revealed that South Australia is the cleanest state in Australia where rubbish is concerned, and members of the...
MPs split on gender identity
Legislation which refers to "pregnant people" instead of pregnant women shows political correctness has gone too far, Member for Hammond Adrian Pederick says.South Australia's...
Student’s art on senior shirts
Senior students at Mypolonga Primary School will wear a special piece of storytelling in 2026, with Zakariyah Sumner creating a cultural design which will...
