“Fit for purpose”

By Nasik Swami: The emergency department at Naracoorte Hospital is being fixed to make it “fit for purpose”. Health Minister Chris Picton says the community deserves to have a hospital they are proud of and can provide a high quality of care. Mr Picton was part of a delegation from the Health Ministry that visited the hospital on August 7 to see the progress of $8million upgrade work supported by the government. “The current upgrades will deliver a better standard of care, closer to home, while the review of regional service delivery will evaluate how best to meet the community’s health needs into the future.” According to the minister, the upgrade would deliver much-needed new clinical and patient spaces for the community, including significant improvements in accident and emergency. The tender for works to the emergency department closed earlier this month, while some projects as part of the upgrade to […]

To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

Subscribe to continue reading

If you want to continue reading this and more articles, subscribe to The News

We look forward
to hearing from you!

Contact us to share your stories with our community.

Big win for apprentices

Apprentices and trainees across the south east who travel long distances for training are now receiving a significant financial boost, with increased travel and accommodation allowances easing pressure on both learners and local employers.

To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

Tailored holidays for SE travellers

For travellers across the south east, Phil Hoffmann Travel offers the expertise, personalised service, and trusted advice to help turn every holiday into an unforgettable experience.

To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

Call for flexible childcare grows

Federal member for Barker Tony Pasin has renewed his call to address regional childcare shortages, saying the solution must include more flexible childcare models after a new report confirmed the Limestone Coast is already almost 500 childcare places short, with demand expected to continue growing.

To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

Fellowship backs bold ideas for regional education

The Country Education Foundation (CEF) has officially opened applications for the Tim Fischer Fellowship for the second year, building on the momentum of the fellowship’s inaugural year.

To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

Artist explores memory, place, and resilience

Kingston based multi-disciplinary artist Delphine Allert is the 2026 South Australian Living Artist (SALA) at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery in August.

To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

Serviceton crossing upgrade

The long-awaited upgrade of the Serviceton North Road level crossing has reached an important milestone, with project signage now installed on site ahead of construction.

To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.