Padthaway WAB tightens their belts with a $10 Budget

By Virginia Gale On a lovely cold winters morning we gathered together and enjoyed planning our next year program. The state committee have nominated we are studying the country Iceland, our project for the year is food bank and our theme is rural women together. We all look forward to the following program suggestions and completed the program. Our challenge today was put towards members to supply a meal for 4 people for $10. As we have a mixture of ex-rural and townies there was no cheating with produce however big or small growing in your backyard. We were all very interested to see if we could do it. Most members were large pantry holders reduced to no pantry. Challenge accepted! Members all did well I think maybe one member was slightly over budget. Members turned up with soup, tacos, frittata, doorstop, sausage casserole, salad, fried rice, sweet-and-sour chicken wings […]

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Promising chapter for Naracoorte businesses

The reinstated Naracoorte Business Association (NBA) is looking to rebuild connections, support local traders, and bring new energy to the town’s business community.

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Coroner probes Cody’s death

The Coroners Court has confirmed that the death of 46-year-old Cody Williams, who died following three admissions to Naracoorte Hospital in just six days, is under investigation.

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$500,000 funding redirected to new childcare hub

The state government has now confirmed that funding previously allocated to a childcare project in Naracoorte that did not proceed has been redirected to the town’s new $12.7 million early childhood hub.

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Well, I’ll be Doggone!

Dogs are gone, or at least wild ones prevented from entering SE Australia.

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Sharing stories, shaping the future

The Limestone Coast community is invited to celebrate a year of generosity, achievement and local impact at Stand Like Stone’s 2026 Year in Review event.

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A night of wildlife wonders for Limestone Coast youth

Members of the Limestone Coast Youth Environment Council (LCYEC) experienced an unforgettable afternoon and evening immersed in the natural wonders of the region during their third forum of the year.

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