Plea for blood

By Nasik Swami. Daily, one in three patients requires blood in Naracoorte, and they need the public’s support to ensure there is enough supply. The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood says the demand for blood in Naracoorte and its surrounding towns was at its highest level in a decade and needed the community to make blood donation a regular, life-saving habit. Lifeblood spokesperson Zoe Ross told this newspaper that every blood donation or blood product made a huge difference to patients in need, saving up to three lives in a day. Ms Ross said that like the whole of Australia, blood and blood products were needed and used by patients in Naracoorte for surgery, people with blood disorders, women in childbirth, and people undergoing cancer treatment. Lifeblood partnered with the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council in August for this year’s national blood drive initiative. “A big thank you to all the generous people in […]

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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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