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Naracoorte Saleyards success
AROUND $150 million or more changes hands at the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange (NRLE) each year from sales of 85,000 cattle and 500,000 sheep.
Shock and anger: Our community and this newspaper
Our community and this newspaper
Bridge hope
Some residents who rely on the Struan House Road bridge are hoping the Naracoorte Lucindale Council will listen to their concerns and choose not to decommission the crossing, saying its closure would significantly affect residents, local businesses, and the daily life in the area.
Housing growth flagged for the district
Naracoorte Lucindale is forecast to accommodate steady population growth and increased housing demand under the state government’s newly released Limestone Coast Regional Plan 2026, with the council area expected to grow to 9,903 residents by 2041.
Bridge hope
Some residents who rely on the Struan House Road bridge are hoping the Naracoorte Lucindale Council will listen to their concerns and choose not to decommission the crossing, saying its closure would significantly affect residents, local businesses, and the daily life in the area.
Housing growth flagged for the district
Naracoorte Lucindale is forecast to accommodate steady population growth and increased housing demand under the state government’s newly released Limestone Coast Regional Plan 2026, with the council area expected to grow to 9,903 residents by 2041.
Woman arrested over copper theft
A 29-year-old woman has been arrested following a three-week police investigation into a series of copper wire thefts in the Bordertown area.
Naracoorte Lucindale Council cashed up – $13m
Almost $13m was held in various Naracoorte Lucindale Council coffers at the end of last year.
More than a region
The Limestone Coast is not just another region on a map. It is one of South Australia’s most productive agricultural and food-producing landscapes, generating billions of dollars each year, supporting thousands of jobs, and underpinning food security well beyond our state’s borders.
Plan prioritises ag land after community advocacy
The Limestone Coast Sustainable Futures Association (LCSF) has welcomed the release of the rebadged Limestone Coast Regional Plan, praising the state government for listening to community feedback and delivering a renewed planning framework that prioritises the region’s most valuable agricultural and water assets.
Pasin sounds alarm on wine growers’ budget impact
Federal member for Barker Tony Pasin says the Australian Grape & Wine 2026 27 pre-budget submission represents a comprehensive and responsible call for help from an industry under extraordinary pressure.
Visitor growth fuels business confidence
Growing visitation to the Limestone Coast is helping fuel renewed confidence among regional businesses, with nearly 640,000 visitors recorded across the region last year — an increase of almost 4 per cent.
Your Say – Why community health networks speak out on Australia Day
Recent correspondence from Ken Grundy about Australia Day and the role of local community health networks showed a wilful ignorance regarding this complex issue.
Army recollections, experience
Naracoorte Men’s Probus Club members experienced the facilities and hospitality of the Naracoorte Men’s Shed for their January meeting.
Your Say: Tony Pasin’s statement
Whilst I am not a supporter of the Liberal Party, I have to agree with Tony Pasin (federal member for Barker) that on the subject of the new gun laws, Tony said “We don’t have a gun problem, we have a radical Islam extremism problem”.
Robe Family Practice – Putting local healthcare first
Good local healthcare matters.
Call goes out to locate caves
Landholders with caves on their properties are being asked to come forward to help protect one of Australia’s most endangered mammals, the Southern Bent-wing Bat.
Naracoorte Market report: 10 February 2026
Cattle: LWB 27 – LWY 590 – LWC 290 – OAY 57
A note to our readers . . .
We’d like to let our readers know that we are currently considering discontinuing the weekly TV guide in The News.
Mount Gambier wins in big-hitting affair
Mount Gambier District Tennis Association (MGDTA) has reclaimed the Baker & Ey Shields in the interleague competition, defeating the Southern Ports Tennis Association (SPTA) on Saturday.
Macdonald and Haynes lead
The Naracoorte Bridge Club was buzzing last week as 32 members played 32 boards for a full, but fun afternoon of Bridge@Bowls.
Naracoorte clinches finals spot
finals spot
Serviceton eyes grand final lifeline after setback
February at the Serviceton Bowling Club is always busy.
Eagles continue winning streak
Southern Ports Tennis Association juniors: 14 February 2026, Round 11
Lucindale trio run riot in Round 13
Southern Ports Tennis Association: 7/2/2026, Rnd 13
Scoring streak for Millicent
Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club pennant – Round 16
Naracoorte United eyes historic Australia Cup
The Naracoorte United Soccer Club has again chosen to commence the season early by nominating for the Australia Cup.
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