Skilled GPs delivering babies at Naracoorte

By Chris Oldfield: A highly skilled team of four specialist rural doctors with qualifications and experience in obstetrics are working together, continuing to deliver babies at the Naracoorte Hospital. They include Dr Kim Trueman, Dr Clare Garner, Dr David Mills and Dr Ron Wallingford. The good news for obstetrics was released in statements by the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) as well as the Naracoorte General Practice and Kincraig Medical Clinic. “Naracoorte Health Service’s maternity and obstetric services have had no interruption to service and is well staffed by obstetricians, gynaecologists, midwives, nurses and clinicians,” LCLHN director medical services Dr Abhary said.  “All our midwives and GP obstetricians have training specifically designed to manage different types of births. “We had 150 babies safely born at the hospital in the 2023- 2024 financial year and look forward to continuing our care for all local mothers before, during and after childbirth.” […]

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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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$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

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Scholarships open for 2027

Students planning to commence or continue studies in 2027 are encouraged to apply for a scholarship through Stand Like Stone Foundation’s annual scholarship program.

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