No radiation therapy

By Nasik Swami: The establishment of a radiation therapy service in Mount Gambier for the South East has been scrapped. An independent feasibility study has found that the establishment of a radiation therapy service in Mount Gambier for the South East to deliver cancer care is not “currently a safe, sustainable, or financially viable option”. The design and planning of the new Mount Gambier Cancer Care Centre have been on hold while the feasibility study into radiation therapy services was undertaken. The feasibility study has recommended changes to how cancer care is delivered in the region. The Limestone Coast Local Health Network Governing Board announced that it would pursue changes to the cancer treatment regimen, reduced requirements for travel, and the establishment of dedicated local cancer leadership, as well as advocate for adequate compensation for travel. LCLHN governing board chair, Dr Andrew Saies, welcomed the report’s findings and thanked everyone […]

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Our world record holder

Naracoorte’s Ben Copping is not only a familiar face at Woolworths – he is now officially a world record holder, defying a lifetime of challenges with grit, resilience, and an unshakable love for sport.

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Season win for Ginger Beer

On April 28, the first semi-final was played between Sprite and Mountain Dew, and it proved to be a game worth watching from start to finish.

The first double was played by Isaac Speed and Henry Garcia from Sprite, and Brendan Preiss and Kelli from Mountain Dew.

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Geoff and Joan honoured for their years of service

The Naracoorte RSL & District Bowling Club held its presentation night on May 2.

After enjoying a roast dinner with potatoes, salad, and vegetables, members received their championship prizes.

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Emily claims Monthly Medal honours

Thank you to our sponsor The Shelter B&B, Robe.

Last week we played Monthly Medal Stroke in groups of three, A grade played from 10 and B grade off the first.

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KNTFL SCORES: ROUND 5

A Grade

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Tigers roar home in thriller

Mundulla kicked the only goals of the low-scoring first quarter, before Border Districts took the lead late in the second term.

The lead seesawed in the third quarter and Borders led by four points at the last break and extended their lead with a goal in the first minute of the last term.

The lead seesawed again before the Tigers kicked the last two goals of the match to win a thriller by eight points.

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