Murray Valley Standard

Murray Valley Standard News from South Australia's Murraylands and Mallee: Murray Bridge, Mannum, Tailem Bend, Meningie and Karoonda. Published on Thursdays and online.

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Since 1934, The Murray Valley Standard has recognised the achievements of the Murraylands' people and community. We publish news in print on Tuesdays and Thursdays and online throughout the week. No matter what you’re after, The Murray Valley Standard has you covered. Follow us for:
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s from Murray Bridge, Mannum, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Karoonda, the Murraylands and Mallee
• River Murray football and netball and other local sport
• Upcoming events and goings-on
• Analysis of the issues that matter to you
• Businesses and services in your community
• Local community groups
• Births, deaths, marriages, vacant jobs and items for sale

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• Crosswords and sudoku
• Local weather

If you would like to tell us about anything happening in your community, share a story with us or let us know what you think of The Standard, phone 8532 8000, email [email protected]

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Murray Bridge Little Athletics Centre will benefit from the latest Coles Little Athletics Community Fund, receiving more...
20/10/2025

Murray Bridge Little Athletics Centre will benefit from the latest Coles Little Athletics Community Fund, receiving more than $3500 to buy a portable discus cage, first aid kit and defibrillator

Murray Bridge Little Athletics Centre is set to share in $250,000 of funding via Round 10 of the Coles Little [...]

Coomandook CWA stalwart Beryl Freak has been honoured for an incredible 60 years of service - and even after moving away...
20/10/2025

Coomandook CWA stalwart Beryl Freak has been honoured for an incredible 60 years of service - and even after moving away, she still makes the trip back for every meeting

Long-time Coomandook Country Women’s Association (CWA) stalwart Beryl Freak celebrated 60 years with the branch, and was honoured with a [...]

Murray Bridge is strengthening its reputation as the home of two-year-old racing in SA, with the Moorundi 2YO Classic ki...
10/10/2025

Murray Bridge is strengthening its reputation as the home of two-year-old racing in SA, with the Moorundi 2YO Classic kicking off the season at Thomas Farms Racecourse this Saturday!

Murray Bridge can continue to cement its status as the home of two-year-old racing in South Australia, the Murray Bridge [...]

Bowhill Engineering has been named Small Employer of the Year at the 2025 South Australian Training Awards, a proud achi...
10/10/2025

Bowhill Engineering has been named Small Employer of the Year at the 2025 South Australian Training Awards, a proud achievement CEO Jodie Hawkes says reflects the whole team’s hard work.

Bowhill Engineering has been recognised on the state stage, taking out the Small Employer of the Year title at the [...]

Murray Bridge Gold Cup favourite Maracourt will be joined by new runner Promises Kept as trainer Michael Hickmott goes f...
09/10/2025

Murray Bridge Gold Cup favourite Maracourt will be joined by new runner Promises Kept as trainer Michael Hickmott goes for back-to-back wins in his hometown feature race.

Defending Murray Bridge Gold Cup hero Maracourt will be one of two horses in this year’s race for Michael Hickmott, [...]

At 71, former New Zealand MP Nuk Korako is embarking on the ride of a lifetime - cycling more than 3500 kilometres from ...
09/10/2025

At 71, former New Zealand MP Nuk Korako is embarking on the ride of a lifetime - cycling more than 3500 kilometres from Perth to Melbourne to support children with cancer across Australia and New Zealand.

At 71 years old, former New Zealand MP and Ngāi Tahu Canterbury Regional Councillor Nuk Korako is taking on the [...]

headspace Murray Bridge marked headspace day with a fun community event, featuring pot plant painting, chalk art and a b...
08/10/2025

headspace Murray Bridge marked headspace day with a fun community event, featuring pot plant painting, chalk art and a barbecue lunch.

Youth mental health provider headspace Murray Bridge celebrated headspace day on Wednesday, October 1, bringing the community together to engage [...]

The old Geranium school building is getting a fresh new purpose - with help from Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grants,...
07/10/2025

The old Geranium school building is getting a fresh new purpose - with help from Australia Post’s 2025 Community Grants, a new sewing and craft program is set to bring locals together to learn, create and connect.

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The former Geranium school building is getting a new lease on life as a community hub, and thanks to $8700 [...]

Residents from Callington and surrounding areas gathered at the oval for the ‘Lights On’ event, celebrating the switch-o...
06/10/2025

Residents from Callington and surrounding areas gathered at the oval for the ‘Lights On’ event, celebrating the switch-on of new lighting at the town’s sporting complex

Residents of Callington and surrounds turned up to Callington Oval on Saturday, September 27, for the Callington Recreation Park Inc's [...]

Tailem Bend’s Jorja Gibbons is one of South Australia’s newest graduates of the Stepping Into Leadership Program, helpin...
06/10/2025

Tailem Bend’s Jorja Gibbons is one of South Australia’s newest graduates of the Stepping Into Leadership Program, helping to put more women at the forefront of agriculture

Tailem Bend’s Jorja Gibbons has been named among South Australia’s newest graduates of the Stepping Into Leadership Program, which is [...]

Locals have had their say on a proposed upgrade to Wellington East’s water network, as Coorong District Council consider...
05/10/2025

Locals have had their say on a proposed upgrade to Wellington East’s water network, as Coorong District Council considers turning the town’s non-drinking supply into a fully potable system managed by SA Water.

Community members have shared their thoughts on a proposed upgrade to the Wellington East water network at recent drop-in sessions [...]

A recent council survey has highlighted just how important Murray Bridge’s volunteers are – not only to the community, b...
03/10/2025

A recent council survey has highlighted just how important Murray Bridge’s volunteers are – not only to the community, but also in the friendships, skills and sense of pride they gain along the way.

From caring for the elderly and guiding young people, to preserving heritage and protecting the environment, volunteers are the heartbeat [...]

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