3G switch-off

By Nasik Swami: Already fed up with mobile connectivity issues? Wait, there’s more coming your way, as all of Australia’s 3G networks go off in the coming months. Once the 3G mobile network is switched off, people will be left without means of communication in some regional areas, and the devices they rely on will be rendered useless. Many stakeholders in regional South Australia are calling the switch off unfair, putting unnecessary stress and pressure on those who use 3G-compatible handsets, and a government supporting mobile operators over its people. The big question being asked by the stakeholders is: how will network users on 3G devices be able to make Triple Zero emergency calls, and why are people being forced to upgrade their devices to a 4G- compatible one over a commercial decision? What happens to network users in Naracoorte and surrounding towns, where 4G connectivity is not so good […]

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Golf, fun, and friendship

Fine weather prevailed last Thursday for the popular SE Ladies Ambrose held at the Lucindale Country Club.

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Battle for glory

From left, Lucindale assistant coach Tom Fisher, Castec managing director Chris Castine and Kingston president Will Goode with the Castec Rural Supplies KNTFL Premiership Cup ahead of Saturday’s grand final at Mundulla. Kingston and Lucindale will meet in the A Grade grand final for the first time since the KNTFL was formed in 1993, after Lucindale defeated Bordertown in last weekend’s thrilling preliminary final. With a strong local rivalry between the two clubs and clear weather forecast, a big crowd is expected for the season final. Picture: Supplied.

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Men rally for nurse

Naracoorte Men’s Cancer Support Group has called for urgent intervention to protect the Limestone Coast’s only specialist prostate cancer nurse, warning any loss of specialist care would place greater pressure on hundreds of men and their families.

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No Moreton Bay funding pledge

The state government has stopped short of committing funding or setting a timeline to upgrade ageing rooms and bathroom facilities at Moreton Bay House in Naracoorte.

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Council to survey residents on services and rates

Naracoorte Lucindale Council will spend $20,000 asking residents and ratepayers what they think of council services including whether they would be prepared to pay higher rates for improvements.

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Childcare gaps under scrutiny

Member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the announcement of the establishment of a coalition-led Senate inquiry which will examine whether Australia’s early childhood education and care system is delivering for regional communities including in Barker.

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