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Christmas fever grips town
The excellent article by Chris Oldfield in “The News”, puts it all into perspective.
Labor names Mount Gambier candidate, MacKillop vacancy remains
The South Australian Labor Party has named its Mount Gambier candidate for the March 2026 state election but continues to keep quiet on who will contest the neighbouring seat of MacKillop.
Battery plan backlash
Council raises alarm, TagEnergy defends Naracoorte mega-battery proposal
NLC admin praised
NARACOORTE Lucindale Council’s administration has been praised for its submission regarding a proposed Kincraig Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on Fogarty’s Rd, Naracoorte.
Mosquito season warning
The public is being urged to protect themselves and their loved ones and take extra precautions against mosquito-borne viruses during the 2025/2026 mosquito season after early testing revealed Ross River virus circulating earlier than usual.
Schools crumble, election pressure builds
Leaking roofs, unusable classrooms and students avoiding doorless toilets are among the stark examples of infrastructure failure across some South Australian public schools — including in the Limestone Coast — as the issue shapes into a key showdown ahead of next year’s state election.
Sizzling summer exhibitions
Braving Naracoorte’s unseasonably cool November weather, 60 people came out to enjoy a sausage sizzle, sponsored by Woolworths and Craig’s Bakehouse, to celebrate the gallery’s final exhibitions for 2025.
Drug-drive stop in Lucindale
A Lucindale man has been reported for a string of driving offences after a police traffic stop in the township on December 2, last week.
Where have we been, let’s see?
Christmas pudding following an enjoyable hot meal capped off a busy year for Naracoorte Men’s Probus members.
Michele wins Barker’s best photo
The winners of the 2025 Barker’s Best Photo Competition have been announced.
Carols in the Square: Christmas joy returns
Carols are to Christmas as salt is to food, and red is to rose.
South East veteran golf results
There were 49 golfers on Monday at Port MacDonnell, and whilst fine, it was very windy. This shows up in the ball rundown, which was a low 24 points for the field.
Bridge: A Jump After a Double
East Deals and opens 1C, which West announces a “Better Minor 3+”, with 15 HCP South Doubles for Takeout, West passes and the spotlight turns on North, with 12 HCP and 4-4-3-2 shape.
Kybybolite Women’s Football Club finals
It was not our day for either team at Nangwarry last Sunday.
Bridge Club celebrates 2025
Last week, the Naracoorte Bridge@Bowls Club celebrated the 2025 year with a solid day of bridge for 32 players, followed by the AGM, and lunch.
One-sided round, Naracoorte thrashed
Cricket report
Eagles fly to another win
Southern Ports Tennis Association – Round 8
Teams cap off season’s first half
Southern Ports Tennis Association juniors: Round 8
LSE Bowls Association results
Midweek open pennant – 9 December 2025, Round 9
Big week on the greens for Naracoorte RSL
Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club
Your Say: It’s for the elderly
To the low life that is taking plants and produce from the Dunbar Vegie Garden (church property) at night. The garden produce is grown for the elderly of Dunbar. Please stop doing this. Thank you.
Your Say: Liberals urged to ditch Bowen deal
Minister Bowen, in Brazil, has committed Australia to “transition away from fossil fuels”, despite the science being inconclusive.
Your Say: The death of Common Sense
Today, we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, by the name of Common Sense.
Your Say: Does Big Brother really know best?
The excellent article by Chris Oldfield in “The News”, puts it all into perspective.
Naracoorte Market report – 2 December 2025
Cattle: LWB 21 – LWY 822 – LWC 352 – OAY 54
Coonawarra run raises $51k for mental health
The Coonawarra Running Festival was held on November 8 in chilly and windy conditions, but the running track, Coonawarra Park and surrounds looked spectacular.
Year of progress for MacKillop
As we approach the end of 2025, I am struck by how quickly the year has passed.
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