Come and try virtual reality @ Murray Bridge Library today! Three sessions available: 10am, 2pm and 4pm. Monday 8 January 2018 Recommended for children aged 8+ To book phone the library on 8539 1175

A new concrete footpath is being installed on Thiele Road from Lookout Drive to Thiele Reserve. Kerbing is being replaced along Clara Street, from Charles Street to Keith Street Works on the Leslie Street footpath continue Construction upgrade earthworks continue on Bondleigh Road A reminder that the Skate Park will be closed for $750K upgrade from 9 January 2018 to April 2018 To lodge a service request with Council simply phone 8539 1100 and speak to one of our friendly customer service staff You can also lodge a service request by downloading the My Local Services app on your smart phone and capturing the details. #ruralcityofmurraybridge #roadworks #murraybridgeskatepark

Kids get ready for some fun at the Murray Bridge Blue Light Active Education Summer Party! 9.30am until 3pm Thursday 18 January @ Tyndale Christian School Murray Bridge. Featuring outdoor water play, timber clock making and novelty games! $10 tickets for children 5-13 years include morning tea and lunch. Online bookings are essential and limited to 50 places do get in quick!

The circus is coming to town these school holidays! Lennon Bros Circus will set up next to Bunnings in Murray Bridge with shows under the big top from Wednesday 17 until Sunday 21 January 2018. Book tickets at https://bookings.365tix.com.au/performances.php?cid=10&eid=615 For more information phone 0408 536 666

Head along to Murray Bridge Speedway tonight for Ultimate Sprintcars with USA vs AUS, Championship SA Round 4, V6 Sprints, Junior Sedans, Classics and a Demolition Derby! Racing starts at 5pm Saturday 6 January. For more information visit http://www.murraybridgespeedway.com/ #murraybridgespeedway

The Rural City of Murray Bridge would like to extend our heartfelt concern and support to those affected by the Thomas Foods International facility fire in Murray Bridge. Council would like to acknowledge and thank the outstanding efforts of emergency services that responded to the incident on Wednesday and all agencies and community members now pulling together to support to those who need it. A Community Information Centre has been established at the Murray Bridge Town Hall and will remain open from 8.30am until 4pm over the weekend and from 8.30am until 5.30pm on Monday. For more information and to access support services call the 24 hour hotline on 1800 302 787 or visit http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/emergencies-and-safety/recovery/2018-events/thomas-foods-international-abattoir-fire

There is a total fire ban in place for the Murraylands today. For more information visit https://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/site/bans_and_ratings.jsp #fireban #staysafe

What do you have planned for this weekend? • Parkrun 8am Saturday @ Sturt Reserve http://www.parkrun.com.au/murraybridge/ • Explore Captains Cottage Museum – open Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm http://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/CaptainsCottageMuseum • Step back in time at the Historic Round House Open Saturday 11am – 3pm https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=637 • Cool down at the Swimming Centre and Splash Park https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/MBSwimmingCentre • Don’t forget the Murray Bridge Speedway – Ultimate Sprintcar Championships & Demolition Derby http://www.murraybridgespeedway.com/schedule.asp To find out what else is coming up visit https://www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/events#month/2018-01-03 #whatsonthisweekend #murraybridge #ruralcityofmurraybridge #parkrun #murraybridgespeedway #murraybridgeswimmingcentre

Visit the Murray Bridge Town Hall to access information and support services for people affected by the Thomas Foods International facility fire on Wednesday. https://www.facebook.com/MurrayValleyStandard/videos/1628084187272450/

Have you or a loved one been impacted by the abattoir fire at Murray Bridge? A Community Information Centre has been established at the Murray Bridge Town Hall, at 13-17 Bridge Street, in response to the Thomas Foods International fire. The centre will operate from 4 pm until 8 pm tonight (4 January) and then from 8am-8 pm tomorrow (5 January). Staff at the centre will assess individual needs and connect people with services they may need. Australian Red Cross and Disaster and Recovery Ministries volunteers will support the centre by providing personal support. What: Murray Bridge Community Information Centre Where: 13-17 Bridge Street, Murray Bridge When: Open today, Thursday 4 January from 4pm-8pm. Open tomorrow, Friday 5 January, from 8am-8pm. Please tag anyone below who may be affected.

BreastScreen SA Mobile Screening Unit is visiting Murray Bridge from early November 2017 until late May 2018. All women aged 50 to 70 years are invited to visit for their free early screening mammogram (breast x-ray). It only takes 15 minutes and is the best way to detect breast cancer early (before symptoms start to show) giving women a greater chance of successful treatment. To book phone BreastScreen SA on 13 20 50 or visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/breastscreen for more information.

Imperial Netball Club is hoping to expand the run off area on one section of the club's home courts for improved player safety and comfort. Council has taken the opportunity to renew the lease, incorporate the changes and is now seeking public feedback on the proposal. Visit Let's Talk for more information and to provide feedback. http://letstalk.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/imperial-netball-club-lease #imperialnetballclub #publicconsultation #ruralcityofmurraybridge #letstalk