Alarming school data reveals some Naracoorte and Lucindale students are drinking and vaping before their teenage years are over.

Resthaven Naracoorte has clarified that its community services office on Gordon Street does not contain asbestos, but remains temporarily closed following the January 10 fire at the former TAFE building next door.

While many clubs and groups struggle for volunteers, Lucindale’s 2026 Citizen of the Year Trevor “Smiley” Martin has been recognised for volunteering for 60 years.

As MacKillop heads toward the March 2026 state election, voters are being challenged to weigh experience, independence, and influence.

The Naracoorte Lucindale Council has begun a comprehensive review of how it raises rates, stressing the process is about fairness and equity rather than fixing a problem.