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Beauty in the decay
Have you ever wondered whether something broken, abandoned, or forgotten could still hold beauty? Artist Heather Petty invites you to see exactly that at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery. Her photographic exhibition, ‘Long Exposure of Memory’, now on display until December 12, reveals striking beauty within decaying rubble and discarded objects—crystal glasses, comic books, clothing […]
Shovel-ready ELC needs govt backing
With local families facing long childcare waitlists and growing pressure to access early learning services, Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte says it is ready to deliver a new not-for-profit Early Learning Centre (ELC) — but cannot do it alone.
Fixing GP ties at Naracoorte Hospital
The state government says it has “a much better relationship” with Naracoorte’s general practitioners than in previous years, acknowledging past breakdowns while signalling renewed willingness to work together to support local hospital services.
‘Revisit’ fire season start
EMERGENCY services minister Rhiannon Pearce was asked in state Parliament to revisit the November 1 start to the Lower South East fire danger season.
Fixing GP ties at Naracoorte Hospital
The state government says it has “a much better relationship” with Naracoorte’s general practitioners than in previous years, acknowledging past breakdowns while signalling renewed willingness to work together to support local hospital services.
Slow down for roadside slashing
MOTORISTS are urged to slow down, obey all signage, and exercise caution when passing machinery as West Wimmera Shire’s roadside slashing program continues.
‘Revisit’ fire season start
EMERGENCY services minister Rhiannon Pearce was asked in state Parliament to revisit the November 1 start to the Lower South East fire danger season.
Farmers ‘Weather it Together’
A new farmer-led campaign has been launched to encourage South Australian farmers to collectively take care of themselves and each other during challenging seasons.
Longridge Auxiliary review
We also welcomed Jasper from Good Country Physio, Chris Oldfield from The News and Pat Bourne from Bourne’s Birds.
MP calls PM to dump “failed speed-limit plan”
Federal member for Barker Tony Pasin said the Albanese Labor government must now publicly abandon its plan to slash speed limits on country roads, after the South Australian Labor government rejected the proposal last week.
Colin Heard: Father, retailer, community worker, war veteran, and golfer
My father, the late Colin Heard, had an interesting life in Naracoorte and became a leading light in the commerce and retail sector of the town from the 1940s through to the 1980s.
Naracoorte Market Report – 18 November 2025
Cattle: LWB 15 – LWY 675 – LWC 545 – OAY 40
‘Buy A Bauble’ this Christmas
Purchase a decoration with a difference this Christmas and help bring joy to Limestone Coast people experiencing hardship during the festive season.
Heli cop this
Hang, are there things a helicopter does that put us in a spin thinking about them. Naracoorte Men’s Probus members found this out when Tim Anderson and Andrew Bird from Helifarm gave an illustrated talk of the local helicopter business.
Feet first for WAB group
Tips for foot care were shared with Padthaway Women in Agriculture and Business members at a recent meeting by Naracoorte podiatrist, Nikki Smart.
Impossible design spec?
Outside the Children’s Museum in the grounds of The Sheep’s Back Museum is a snakes and ladders game big enough for children to stand on.
Your Say: Net zero
The federal Liberal Party is running around trying to find a political issue which is acceptable to their sponsors, but enough in line with popular thinking to attract some votes at the next election.
Your Say: Sound constitution
November 11th reminds us of the end of the war as well as the dismissal of the Whitlam government.
Top three locked in ahead of finals
Naracoorte Table Tennis A Grade spring season
Naracoorte Table Tennis B Grade spring season
Qualifying and Elimination finals
Mistakes hurt the Rangers
Mistakes hurt the Rangers
Big scores and tricky hands
Last week, thirty members enjoyed playing a solid afternoon of Bridge@Bowls, playing 32 boards. Congratulations to E/W winners Mary Lush/Yvonne Hegarty who had a great day scoring 59.82%.
Mixed results for Naracoorte RSL bowlers
Naracoorte RSL bowlers
Lucindale dominates Wimbledon round
Southern Ports Tennis Association Round 6
It’s squash finals
Naracoorte Squash Club spring pennant: Round 12
Mark claims Mixed 100 Up title
Congratulations to Mark Shawcross, the 2025/26 season Mixed 100 Up winner at Serviceton Bowls.
Big weekend for juniors
Southern Ports Tennis Association juniors: Round 6
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