A Labour of Love: Mapping the Co-ordinates of Home

By Susan McLachlan, Karatta Wine Room and Gallery, Kristi Biezaite will be exhibiting her exquisite creations at Karatta Wine Room and Gallery in Robe, opening on 6 August. In the exhibition, Kristi will be displaying blankets and shawls, pots, and embroidered cloths she has designed and made by hand. For Kristi, the process is deeply personal and offers a way to reorientate to her new homeland. Emigrating to Robe from Latvia 12 years ago, Kristi always sensed danger in the native Australian bush, which stemmed from a lack of familiarity regarding what was safe to eat and the names of the trees and flowers. In contrast, during her Latvian childhood, she had the good fortune to be taught about plants and edible nuts and berries by her grandparents, spending many holidays in the woodlands. It’s not easy to obtain this level of knowledge of the Australian bushland, but in her […]

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Artists celebrate places near and far

Mount Gambier artists of the South East Art Society will travel to Naracoorte to stage an exhibition showcasing places they have been and seen.

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Fears for Millicent as mill jobs face axe

Member for MacKillop Jason Virgo has called for urgent state and federal government support for Millicent workers amid fears proposed changes at the town’s mill will lead to significant job losses.

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Youth conservation crew takes action

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s newest youth environmental leadership program is officially underway. Launched as a pilot program in 2026, the Conservation Crew of the Limestone Coast brings together five passionate young environmental advocates committed to creating positive change across the region.

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Naracoorte Market report: 29/9/2026

Cattle: LWB 20 – LWY 499 – LWC 328 – OAY 16

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One foot forward for mental health

October marks the start of Mental Health Month, and with spring in full swing, the Black Dog Institute is calling on Australians to put One Foot Forward for better mental health.

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History of good wine and brandy

Naracoorte Men’s Probus Club members recently heard about the history of vineyards and wineries in the Coonawarra Wine Region.

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