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Labor promises $4.85 million for Sturt Reserve play space if elected

1 week ago | murraybridge.news | Peri Strathearn |Glenn Power

This story is free to read. Help Murray Bridge News tell more stories like this by subscribing today. A multi-million-dollar play space will be built on Murray Bridge’s riverfront if Labor wins next month’s federal election. Assistant Regional Development Minister Anthony Chisholm, Senator Marielle Smith and local Labor candidate James Rothe announced a $4.85 million commitment to the project at Sturt Reserve on Wednesday morning.
Tenth candidate for Barker launches her campaign

1 week ago | murraybridge.news | Peri Strathearn |Glenn Power |Liana Webster

This story is free to read. Help Murray Bridge News tell more stories like this by subscribing today. The 10th and final candidate for Barker at this yearâ€™s federal election has launched her campaign as the countdown to the vote continues. Jenny Troeth, of Renmark, will be One Nationâ€™s candidate on election day, May 3. The recent retiree grew up in Portland, Victoria and spent some time working cattle as a jillaroo before moving into a career as a dental assistant.
Don’t miss a beat - get your heart health checked this May

1 week ago | murraybridge.news | Peri Strathearn |Glenn Power |Liana Webster

This sponsored story is brought to you by Murray Bridge Medical Centre. How healthy is your heart? The Heart Foundation and Murray Bridge Medical Centre can help you find out during the next month. May 5-11 is Heart Week, a time each year to think about your heart health and reduce your risk of heart disease. After all, it’s the leading cause of death in Australia.
Retailers rally around drought-struck farmers

1 week ago | murraybridge.news | Glenn Power |Liana Webster |Peri Strathearn

This story is free to read. Help Murray Bridge News tell more stories like this by subscribing today. Boxed water has been flying out the door at Randall Meyers’ Murray Bridge supermarket lately. Residents of rural properties who don’t have an SA Water connection are struggling to keep their rainwater tanks from running dry in the face of the current drought. “People are hoping they’ve got enough for showers and toilets and they’re buying their drinking water,” he said.
New owners take over at Old Tailem Town

1 week ago | murraybridge.news | Liana Webster |Peri Strathearn |Glenn Power

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BMX brothers hope to inspire and develop the next generation

1 week ago | murraybridge.news | Liana Webster |Peri Strathearn

This story is free to read. Help Murray Bridge News tell more stories like this by subscribing today. Travis Reddington, a 33-year-old concreter from Murray Bridge, is on a mission to prove that big things can come from smaller communities. Alongside his younger brothers, Shea and Kai, Travis is on his way to a national level mountain biking and freestyle BMX event just outside of Sydney.
Liberals promise $500,000 for CCTV at Sturt Reserve

1 week ago | murraybridge.news | Peri Strathearn

This story is free to read. Help Murray Bridge News tell more stories like this by subscribing today. An elected Coalition government would spend $500,000 improving safety and security on Murray Bridge’s riverfront, federal MP Tony Pasin says. With the 2025 federal election less than three weeks away, Mr Pasin announced that his Liberal Party would fund more lighting and security cameras at Sturt Reserve, if elected.
New feature film begins shooting at Old Tailem Town in May

2 weeks ago | murraybridge.news | Liana Webster |Peri Strathearn

New feature film begins shooting at Old Tailem Town in May Murray Bridge Players and Singers will have the chance to volunteer as extras in a film at Old Tailem Town this May. Apr 11, 2025 — 2 min read Director Matthew Holmes is coming back to Old Tailem Town, 20 years after shooting his debut feature film in the same location. Photo: Matthew Holmes. Old Tailem Town will be the set of another movie this May with the filming of a new feature film, The Sundowner.
Murray Bridge student named states best school-based apprentice

2 weeks ago | murraybridge.news | Liana Webster |Peri Strathearn

A Murray Bridge student has been recognised at the 2025 Motor Trade Association of South Australia and Northern Territory awards, last Friday. Sophie Duell was named the most outstanding school-based apprentice of the year thanks to her attention to detail and drive, setting her apart from the 800 nominees. "I had high hopes for myself and it was thrilling (to win the award)," she said.
Murray Bridge residents will receive new bins in May

2 weeks ago | murraybridge.news | Liana Webster |Peri Strathearn |Jane Intini

Residents of the Rural City of Murray Bridge are set to receive new bins in the next few weeks under its contract with Solo Resource Recovery. The bin rollout was announced earlier in the year, standardising all kerbside bins across the Council area to ensure they meet correct size and colour standards. Residents will not face additional costs as the replacement bins are included in Council's contract with Solo Resource Recovery.