Promising chapter for Naracoorte businesses
The reinstated Naracoorte Business Association (NBA) is looking to rebuild connections, support local traders, and bring new energy to the town’s business community. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Fracking ban faces Lower House hurdle
A bill to permanently ban fracking in the Limestone Coast has passed South Australia’s Upper House, but member for MacKillop Jason Virgo has warned the legislation is unlikely to clear its next major hurdle. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Future housing?
NARACOORTE has so much to offer for future growth, but no blocks for housing increases, according to Cr Craig McGuire. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Mayor sounds alarm over rare earth mine
Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has raised serious concerns about the scale and potential impacts of a proposed rare earth mine near Naracoorte, urging residents across the Limestone Coast to turn out in force for a major community forum at the Naracoorte Town Hall today (November 4). To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Young voices shine on stage
Naracoorte South Primary School choir students took to the stage at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre in Mount Gambier on October 22, showcasing their musical talents at the South East Primary Schools Music Festival.
Coroner probes Cody’s death
The Coroners Court has confirmed that the death of 46-year-old Cody Williams, who died following three admissions to Naracoorte Hospital in just six days, is under investigation.
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. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
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. To access this post, you...
$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. To access this...
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...
A helping hand when it matters most
For people experiencing mental health challenges, knowing where to turn for help can sometimes be the biggest hurdle. But in Mount Gambier, a free...
A soldier, a mate, never forgotten
For more than four decades, Naracoorte Vietnam War veteran Private Robert “Bob” Liddy’s military service has gone without the recognition it deserved.
What happened to $500,000?
A $500,000 taxpayer-funded grant linked to a failed childcare development in Naracoorte remains publicly unaccounted for, even after the state government announced a fresh $12.7 million investment to tackle the town’s worsening childcare shortage.
Cr McGuire’s $760,000 challenge
Naracoorte Lucindale councillor Craig McGuire has challenged his fellow elected members to ask residents whether spending about $760,000 on three Naracoorte Creek weirs represents value for ratepayers.
Big town forum
A major showdown over rare earth mining is looming in Naracoorte, with residents, farmers and businesses urged to turn out in force for a town forum amid growing concerns over the region’s land, groundwater, and future.
Public school fees to be abolished
South Australian families will no longer have to pay public school fees from 2027 under new laws aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures and making public education free from reception through to graduation.
A little boy with a big heart
For four years, seven-year-old Kruze Cook has been growing his beloved mullet.
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