Experienced employees

Opinion: Kim Radok, Credit Matters. Today, the business community is crying out for employees, yet there seems to be an almost universal campaign to ignore older workers in many businesses. By employing inexperienced and unprofessional employees rather than mature-aged workers, management is exposing their businesses to potentially many profit draining outcomes. The truth is however, generally, mature-aged workers bring many vital skills and experiences to the business. Furthermore, management has nothing to fear as these employees are mostly not interested in taking their jobs and unlike many younger employees, generally have better workplace ethics. There is an old saying, “… you cannot put an old head on young shoulders.” The same applies to your employees. True, younger employees are not burdened by past history, and are generally thinking differently about how a business may operate. In the day-to-day affairs of managing a business however, they lack the experience of older […]

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No threat

Thick foam seen floating along sections of the Naracoorte Creek poses no threat to the environment, wildlife, or the public, according to the Naracoorte Lucindale Council.

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Report targets childcare crisis

Naracoorte’s ongoing childcare shortage has again been highlighted in a new regional report, which identifies the town as one of several Limestone Coast communities experiencing a significant shortfall in childcare places.

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Festival celebrates health, harmony, and happiness

There was a warm friendliness pervading the Robe Institute at the Health, Harmony, and Happiness Festival over the June long weekend.

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Endangered Cockatoo count tops 1,400

The results are in for the 30th Annual South-eastern Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo ‘Cocky Count’, with at least 1,443 endangered birds recorded.

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New funding for Edenhope and Apsley projects

The West Wimmera Shire Council has secured funding for two community infrastructure projects that will improve accessibility, safety, and community wellbeing.

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Naracoorte Market report: 30 June 2026

Cattle: LWB 30 – LWY 256 – LWC 193 – OAY 12

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