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Families without Out of School Hours Care
Naracoorte parents are without Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) after the town’s only provider shut down, leaving families juggling work, child care, and mounting financial strain.
Rare earths mining: local voices join panel
Eight community representatives have been appointed to sit on the newly formed Community Consultation Committee (CCC) for Australian Rare Earths’ (AR3) controversial Koppamurra Project, a move the company says will strengthen local input.
Lake upgrades for summer
THE Naracoorte Swimming Lake, a summer staple for locals and visitors, is set for upgrades as part of a major $509,454 investment under the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s 2025 26 budget.
Fresh new look for town centre
Naracoorte residents can look forward to a fresh new look in the heart of town, with beautification works set to begin following the long-awaited demolition of the former library building in DeGaris Place this month.
Local author named ABLE Golden Book Awards finalist
Just five months after launching her second children’s book “High High High Up in the Sky”, Liz Crowley has been named a finalist in the ABLE Golden Book Awards 2025.
Family history research seeks information
Research is being conducted by historian Dr John Dowe of James Cook University on the flower painter, Marianne Wehl.
Melbourne quartet claims Coonawarra Golf Day title
Penola Golf Course played host to the eight annual Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day on October 3, presented by the Coonawarra Vignerons, together with the Limestone Coast’s SAFM and 90.5 TripleM.
2025 Kaniva Show this Saturday
THE 2025 Kaniva Show, with a packed program of entertainment, competitions and family fun, is set to draw crowds from near and far, this Saturday, October 11 from 1.30pm.
Serviceton kicks off bowling season
Serviceton Bowling Club president Leon Tink welcomed all present for the opening of this year’s bowling season.
Bowling in blustery conditions
The Robe Bowling Club 100up competition was played in blustery conditions for most of the day before the wind died down for the last half of the finals.
Two great and close matches
Naracoorte Squash Club spring pennant: Round 5
Tough start for Naracoorte RSL
Bowling Club pennant results: Round 1
Lower South East Bowls Association results
Saturday open pennant – 4 October 2025
Yvonne, Di, and Marjorie return
Last Thursday was a perfect way to spend a wild wet windy afternoon playing Bridge@Bowls at the Naracoorte Bowling Club.
Take flight with the 2025 Aussie Bird Count
Spring has arrived and so has Australia’s favourite citizen science event.
Local Tourism committee formed
A new era in tourism is being set, with local leaders establishing a sub-committee to steer the region through major state-wide reforms.
Opinion: “Net zero nightmare”
Less than 12 months ago, the net zero cheerleaders, premier Peter Malinauskas chief amongst them, were promising that pursuing this green dream would see us backstroking in prosperity, new jobs in green hydrogen and green metals to name just two sectors, and lots of them.
Families without Out of School Hours Care
Naracoorte parents are without Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) after the town’s only provider shut down, leaving families juggling work, child care, and mounting financial strain.
Rare earths mining: local voices join panel
Eight community representatives have been appointed to sit on the newly formed Community Consultation Committee (CCC) for Australian Rare Earths’ (AR3) controversial Koppamurra Project, a move the company says will strengthen local input.
Lake upgrades for summer
THE Naracoorte Swimming Lake, a summer staple for locals and visitors, is set for upgrades as part of a major $509,454 investment under the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s 2025 26 budget.
Fresh new look for town centre
Naracoorte residents can look forward to a fresh new look in the heart of town, with beautification works set to begin following the long-awaited demolition of the former library building in DeGaris Place this month.
Muster dogs, music and seniors
Seniors are being celebrated by the West Wimmera Shire Council with free events in Apsley and Kaniva.
Naracoorte Market report: 23 September 2025
Cattle: LWB 78 – LWY 734 – LWC 554 – OAY 66
Resthaven set for ‘Support at Home’
For more than 90 years, Resthaven has been enriching the lives of older South Australians.
Naracoorte Walkers fundraiser – ‘Do It For Heart’
Heart Foundation walking group, the Naracoorte Walkers are excited to announce their upcoming ‘Do It For Heart’ community fundraising event aimed towards raising funds to fight heart disease and support heart health across Australia.
16 teams hit the green
Robe Bowling Club
Solid afternoon for 25 boards
Last week 22 members enjoyed a solid afternoon playing 25 boards of Bridge@Bolws at the Naracoorte Bowling Club.
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