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Mountain bike track proposal
A proposed $90,000 mountain bike track in Naracoorte has sparked debate among councillors, with concerns raised over its location, community demand, and whether the investment would be worthwhile.
Kincraig crowned SA’s best country hotel
Naracoorte’s Kincraig Hotel has emerged as one of South Australia’s biggest winners at the 2026 AHA|SA Hotel Awards for Excellence, taking home four awards, including the prestigious Overall Hotel Country title.
Allowances up for next elected councillors
The Naracoorte Lucindale Council mayor in 2027 will receive an annual allowance of $83,608 after next year’s April 2027 Local Government elections.
AR3 defends mining plan ahead of town forum
Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has defended its proposed Koppamurra Project, insisting it will not proceed unless environmental studies demonstrate no adverse impact on existing land use, including farming, viticulture, and forestry.
50 years on and still going strong
Probus is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Australia in 2026, with October marking Probus Month.
State records equal-lowest jobless rate in the nation
South Australia has returned to the equal lowest unemployment rate in the nation, with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing the state’s jobless rate falling to 4.2 per cent in September.
Tour of Naracoorte’s hidden treasures
Members of Padthaway Women in Agriculture and Business recently discovered many hidden treasures of Naracoorte during a mystery tour.
Naracoorte Market Report: 20 October 2026
Cattle: LWB 33 – LWY 940 – LWC 431 – OAY 20
Disappointing start for local sides
– Cricket report –
Big win for Beta
Naracoorte Table Tennis A Grade spring season: 13 & 19 Oct. 2026
Season heats up
Naracoorte Table Tennis B Grade spring season: Round 4, 14 Oct. 2026
Challenging conditions for bowlers
Serviceton Bowls news
Solid afternoon, 30 boards
Last Thursday, 24 ladies played a solid afternoon of 30 boards of Bridge@Bowls in the comfort of Jill and Guy Redway’s beautiful home. We sincerely thank them.
Tough week for Naracoorte RSL
Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club Pennant: Round 3
Rangers bounce back with convincing win
Baseball returns to Naracoorte
Festival puts mental health in focus
Coonawarra Running Festival
Lucindale ladies wrap up golf season in style
Last Wednesday, we were all thrilled to see Wendy Johnson, Emily Davidson, and Kylie Grundy back at the Lucindale Country Club.
Top shooters battle for $9,000 in prizes and sashes
There was a great roll up again this year with 57 shooters from 15 different clubs in Victoria and South Australia gathering to compete for over $9000 in prizes and sashes. We were most fortunate with the weather; great conditions on both days.
Kyby girls bounce back with strong wins
Round 4, sponsored by: Tender Cuts Naracoorte and The Bake House
Young tennis stars battle it out
Division 1
Close contests despite wet weather
Round two of the Southern Ports Tennis season delivered another great weekend of tennis, despite overcast skies and wet conditions across parts of the region.
Advertorial: Key study finds no adverse impact to groundwater use for farmers from rare earths mine
Groundwater studies have found there will be no adverse impact on the use of groundwater from a proposed rare earths mine in the South East.
Allowances up for next elected councillors
The Naracoorte Lucindale Council mayor in 2027 will receive an annual allowance of $83,608 after next year’s April 2027 Local Government elections.
AR3 defends mining plan ahead of town forum
Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has defended its proposed Koppamurra Project, insisting it will not proceed unless environmental studies demonstrate no adverse impact on existing land use, including farming, viticulture, and forestry.
$11,000 water fix for cemetery
Concerns over damage to memorial plaques at the Naracoorte Cemetery have prompted calls for better water treatment, with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council confirming it has recently installed an $11,000 water conditioning system to address the issue.
Start small: Commissioner urges regional SA to talk early
People struggling with their mental health should not feel they have to wait until they reach crisis point before telling someone they are having a hard time, says South Australian Mental Health Commissioner Taimi Allan. As October marks Mental Health Month, Ms Allan...
Sometimes all it takes is someone to listen
Walking through the door can be difficult, that is why Mount Gambier Medicare Mental Health Centre tries its best to help you and acknowledge your effort. At the centre, that first step might begin with something as simple as a cup of tea, a comfortable chair and...
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