Murray Valley Standard

14/07/2025

In the heart of Murray Bridge, a passionate and inclusive community is quietly thriving through the lens of their cameras.

The Murray Bridge Library Community Photography Group, led by volunteer Glenn Power, of Tailem Bend, is proving that creativity, community, and collaboration can make magic happen.

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In the heart of Murray Bridge, a passionate and inclusive community is quietly thriving through the lens of their cameras. [...]

13/07/2025

Every home game at LeMessurier Oval, before the first bounce, a fire is lit and the smell of sausages, bacon and eggs fills the air.

It is more than a match day tradition, it is a sign that Trevor “Tabey” Tabe is on the hill.

Now, the man who’s become synonymous with the Rambler Roosters barbecue has been recognised nationally.

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Every home game at LeMessurier Oval, before the first bounce, a fire is lit and the smell of sausages, bacon [...]

11/07/2025

In a groundbreaking step for rural healthcare, Murray Bridge has become the stage for a bold new era in medical education – with doctors, students, and educators coming together to deliver lifesaving training and set a new benchmark for regional South Australia.

The inaugural Acute Care Intensives Workshop, hosted at the Flinders Rural Health Campus in Murray Bridge, brought together all final-year Flinders University medical students training in regional SA for a hands-on, high-stakes crash course in emergency care.

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In a groundbreaking step for rural healthcare, Murray Bridge has become the stage for a bold new era in medical [...]

11/07/2025

Viterra, with sites in Monarto, Tailem Bend, Karoonda, Lameroo, Pinnaroo and Coonalpyn, has officially merged with Bunge Global after talks to combine the companies began in 2023.

The merge was described as the creation of a premier global agribusiness solutions company for food, feed and fuel.

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Viterra, with sites in Monarto, Tailem Bend, Karoonda, Lameroo, Pinnaroo and Coonalpyn, has officially merged with Bunge Global after talks [...]

10/07/2025

Congratulations to our Eastern Zone representatives who will play at Port Pirie this weekend!

09/07/2025

Meningie’s Aunty Ellen Trevorrow has recently returned from the National NAIDOC Awards where she was celebrated as a finalist.

Aunty Ellen was in the running for Female Elder of the Year, alongside Aunty Rosalie Kickett and Professor Eleanor Bourke.

The award ultimately went to Aunty Rosalie, but Aunty Ellen said it was an honour to be named as a finalist.

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Meningie’s Aunty Ellen Trevorrow has recently returned from the National NAIDOC Awards where she was celebrated as a finalist. Aunty [...]

09/07/2025

The Murray Valley Standard had some colourful fun at today’s NAIDOC Week Family Fun Day.

Keep an eye out in this week’s and next week’s editions for full coverage of the NAIDOC Week celebrations!

08/07/2025

Construction is underway on a new pavilion at the Tailem Bend Community Centre (TBCC), marking a significant community initiative designed to promote connection, healing, and support.

Delivered in two stages and supported by two separate funding streams, the project has drawn strong backing from both national and state-level partners.

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Construction is underway on a new pavilion at the Tailem Bend Community Centre (TBCC), marking a significant community initiative designed [...]

08/07/2025

Following the Coorong Cats’ narrow loss in Round 12 of the River Murray Football League (RMFL), Jervois has surged to claim the top spot on the ladder.

With a bye week looming due to the annual SA Country Football Championships, the break has come at a pivotal moment in the race for finals.

Lynton Barrett from RMFLTV weighed in on what the break means for the Cats – and the fierce competition brewing just beneath them.

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Following the Coorong Cats’ narrow loss in Round 12 of the River Murray Football League (RMFL), Jervois has surged to [...]

08/07/2025

NAIDOC Week day two saw hundreds gather for a Bridge Walk and Award Ceremony in Murray Bridge.

Walkers gathered across the bridge and made their way to the Local Government Centre where there was a flag raising and award ceremony.

The awards recognised local Indigenous People who were kicking goals in their respective fields.

At the end of the celebration attendees stuck around for a morning tea and weaving workshops.

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NAIDOC Week day two saw hundreds gather for a Bridge Walk and Award Ceremony in Murray Bridge. Walkers gathered across [...]

07/07/2025

The Coomandook community gathered at Coomandook Area School recently to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

The July 3 event saw students and community members gather to learn about the Ngarkat and Ngarrindjeri People and Indigenous cultures as a whole.

After watching excerpts from Nunga Screen 2025, students split into groups for art projects including weaving, beading and scratch art.

A community barbecue cooked by the Coomandook Amalgamated Pastime Club finished the afternoon.

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The Coomandook community gathered at Coomandook Area School recently to celebrate NAIDOC Week. The July 3 event saw students and [...]