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Murray Bridge tourism bounces back after COVID-19 delays, disruptions
Tourism in Murray Bridge has bounced back in the past six months as the COVID recovery continues. The Murray Bridge Council Events Team have been organising a calendar of events going forward after some cancellations due to the pandemic. Murray Bridge Council's Chief Executive Officer, Michael Sedgman said that Murray...
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A progress report from the first flush of the Northern Murray-Darling Basin has been released, which could bring more water south
A progress report from the Northern Basin first flush review has been released today, covering how the implementation of recommendations is proceeding. The progress report is the result of an independent panel reviewing the Northern Basin flush that took place last year, after the introduction of water restrictions to ensure...
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Lee Kernaghan headlines new country music festival in Murray Bridge this year
A NEW country music festival to be held in Murray Bridge later this year has attracted some of Australia's best country artists, headlined by Lee Kernaghan. The inaugural Country by the River Music Festival will be held at the Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge, on October 16 and 17, 2021, promising...
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Ancient artefact found near Murray Bridge
A RARE bone artefact discovered near Murray Bridge on Ngarrindjeri country is thought to be up to 5,300 years old. The artefact was recovered from a midden and burial site at Murrawong and was situated in a layer dating to c 5303-3875. The discovery, which has been dubbed the Murrawong...
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Julie Bates shares an insight into her role with The Murray River, Lakes and Coorong Tourism Alliance
It's a hard task condensing the mammoth work of the region's former tourism stalwart Julie Bates who recently resigned from her post with the Murray River, Lakes and Coorong (MRLC) Tourism Alliance - but here goes. Julie could be best described as a swift and energetic operator, especially when working...
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Murray River icon Proud Mary wins hat trick in 2019 South Australian Tourism Awards
Beloved Murray River icon Proud Mary wins Specialised Tourism Service at the 2019 South Australian Tourism Awards for the 3rd consecutive year, leading to induction into the South Australian Tourism Hall of Fame. At tourism’s night of nights, the 2019 South Australian Tourism Awards held at the Convention Centre on...
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Rolling on the River
The other week, I won the lottery. Not literally but, now that I put my feet up after five days cruising the Murray on a river boat; it feels like that’s what happened when an ill friend called to offer me his place on the tour, only days prior to...
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SA Weekender Spotlight
The Proud Mary was honoured to be featured on Channel Seven's SA Weekender on Sunday 7 October 2018. SA Weekender showcases the best of South Australian destinations, attractions and experiences and can be viewed on every Sunday afternoon on Channel Seven, Adelaide at 5:30pm. In this segment Kelly Golding steps...
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Proud Mary Wins South Australia's Top Tourism Award
River Murray icon the Proud Mary was crowned the State’s best specialised tourism service at the 2017 South Australian Tourism Awards, last Friday. To say everyone at Proud Mary Cruises is as proud as punch is an understatement. It’s such a prestigious award and we were up against many other...
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Murraylands attractions saluted at 2017 SA Tourism Awards
The Murraylands has returned to the spotlight for this year’s South Australian Tourism Awards with five local businesses up for the title of SA’s best in tourism. Mannum’s iconic music festival Sounds by the River could be inducted into the SA Tourism Awards Hall of Fame this year, if it...
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Grand Canyon-style glass-bottom bridge plan for Murray River
A GLASS-bottom bridge across the Murray River — inspired by a similar concept at the Grand Canyon — could be erected between Walker Flat and Blanchetown in the coming year. With a vision to create a unique tourism experience to draw visitors to the district, the Mid Murray Council is...
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Rare wildlife spotted in SA following River Murray high flows
Wildlife is flourishing in floodplains along South Australia's River Murray following a natural high flow event last year and environmental watering. Flows into South Australia peaked at a 23-year high of 97 gigalitres in 2016, compared with a normal flow range of up to 40 gigalitres. Locations such as Chowilla,...
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High flows improve vital signs of life for River Murray
The River Murray has been returned to its best health in more than a decade following high flows that are proving a boon for flora and fauna, including trees, invertebrates, insects, fish, frogs and waterbirds. Nationally, this year was Australia’s second-wettest winter on record, with rainfall 82 per cent above...
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Competition Winner
Congratulations to our Winner Tracey Cornwell! Tracey hs won our major prize of an all expenses paid trip aboard the MV Proud Mary for two people. We had a fantastic response with this competition with over 4500 entries. Tracey's name was randomly selected as our prize winner and will now...
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Murray river long-distance swimmer claims record
After pre-swim training in Mullumbimby, Hunter Helmick has claimed a world record as the first American to swim 2,412 kilometres of the Murray River. Hunter left Corryong, Victoria, on November 5 with his father Eric swimming at his side and brother Tuck as boat captain. The father-son team undertook the...
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Murray River to now supply Broken Hills in $500m project
Water from the Murray River will be pumped all the way to Broken Hill as part of a $500 million investment to provide a “safe and secure water supply” for the outback town, the Baird government said. A 270-kilometre pipeline will account for the bulk of the funding.The government considered...
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Excellent Customer Service Awarded By Trip Advisor
We’re thrilled to announce that Proud Mary Day Cruise has been selected for the 2016 Certificate of Excellence, reflecting the consistently great reviews on TripAdvisor.
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Sunday Mail Article – Best way to see Murray in winter
The River Murray puts on a special winter show now that summer tourist numbers and the buzz of ski boats and surf skis have slowed. It means people travelling the river can soak up a high sensory, spectacular side of Australia’s most famous waterway during winter cruises aboard the ledendary...