Tracking soils across state
South Australia’s landscape boards are taking a central role in a major national soil monitoring effort, with seven boards selected to collect soil samples...
Enjoying warmer weather
Plenty of people made the most of the warm weather in Murray Bridge this week, as they headed down to Sturt Reserve for a...
Shadow roles reshaped
The State Opposition has unveiled its new shadow cabinet ahead of the 2026 state election, following the election of Ashton Hurn as Leader of...
New Year’s Eve fire
A smoke warning was issued for parts of Murray Bridge East after 10.30pm on 31 December due to a fire which seemingly was caused...
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RECRUITING
Political heavyweights have this week confirmed they will speak in Murray Bridge on January 17 at what is expected to be the biggest rally...
Virtual fencing legalised
Virtual fencing has been legalised in South Australia, allowing producers to use the technology to improve cattle management, reduce infrastructure costs and help protect...
Applications open for Veterans SA Program
REGION - Veterans and Defence families across South Australia are being encouraged to take the next step toward a successful post-service future, with applications...
All-terrain bike safety alert
SafeWork SA is urging South Australians to take extra care when riding quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles over the summer holidays following a spike...
Making December 2025 headlines
DECEMBER
04/12/2025 - FOSTER HOPES: More South Australians are becoming foster carers, despite a feeling of relief ac.care Murraylands said more families were still...
Standard headlines in ’09
THE LIFE
The river may be low but spirits have been high throughout the peak summer holiday period.
Visitors have packed caravan parks throughout the Murraylands,...
Mickan reflects on Vietnam
Retired farmer and Murray Bridge local Glen Mickan’s life would change forever, when the young 21-year-old’s marble came up in 1968, signalling he would...
