This year’s ‘Friends of Stand Like Stone Champion’ Grant Winner . . . Foodbank SA, on the Limestone Coast!

By Roger Babolka, Chief Executive Officer, Stand Like Stone Foundation. The ‘Friends of Stand Like Stone’ program, now in its 3 rd year, was developed to encourage and help more people become a local philanthropist for the Limestone Coast community. The Friends of Stand Like Stone program enables any individual or organisation to support the Foundation on a number of levels. Stand Like Stone CEO Mr Roger Babolka said, “for $500 a year, your donation helps us run the Limestone Coast’s only community foundation and continue serving the community we all love. Each year we aim to grow the number of ‘Friends’ and increase the grant allocation. As a result, the perpetual named sub-fund also grows, providing a lasting gift to our community and ensures the growth and sustainability of this amazing program”. The ’Friends’ donations are pooled with that of other Friends, ultimately providing the community with a major […]

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Artists celebrate places near and far

Mount Gambier artists of the South East Art Society will travel to Naracoorte to stage an exhibition showcasing places they have been and seen.

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Fears for Millicent as mill jobs face axe

Member for MacKillop Jason Virgo has called for urgent state and federal government support for Millicent workers amid fears proposed changes at the town’s mill will lead to significant job losses.

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Youth conservation crew takes action

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s newest youth environmental leadership program is officially underway. Launched as a pilot program in 2026, the Conservation Crew of the Limestone Coast brings together five passionate young environmental advocates committed to creating positive change across the region.

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Naracoorte Market report: 29/9/2026

Cattle: LWB 20 – LWY 499 – LWC 328 – OAY 16

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One foot forward for mental health

October marks the start of Mental Health Month, and with spring in full swing, the Black Dog Institute is calling on Australians to put One Foot Forward for better mental health.

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History of good wine and brandy

Naracoorte Men’s Probus Club members recently heard about the history of vineyards and wineries in the Coonawarra Wine Region.

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