Hard Talk: Top election issues

By Nasik Swami: Healthcare, infrastructure, the rising cost of living and government waste are among the key concerns impacting voters in regional towns like Naracoorte in the South East. Some political leaders believe that addressing these issues with strong, practical policies could significantly sway voters in the area. As the prime minister considers a date for the upcoming federal election and candidates shift into campaign mode, voters are asking critical questions. In this edition of Hard Talk, The News spoke with several political leaders to gain insight into the major election topics that could determine the outcome. We reached out to key political figures, including prime minister and Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese, opposition leader and Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton, South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas, state opposition and Liberal Party leader Vincent Tarzia, independent member for MacKillop Nick McBride, and Naracoorte Lucindale Council (NLC) mayor Patrick Ross. Mr Ross, […]

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Naracoorte Market report: 26 May 2026

Cattle: LWB 25 – LWY 324 – LWC 357 – OAY 0

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KNTFL SCORES: ROUND 8

A Grade

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Hawker dominates at Bordertown shoot

There were fewer shooters this month; some members were still getting their crops in the ground ahead of forecast rain early in the week. There were near perfect weather conditions for shooting.

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Limestone Coast veterans retain Cross Border Challenge

SE Veteran Golf results

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KNTNA SCORES: ROUND 8

A Grade: Bordertown 43 (Z Phillips, I Sneath) d Naracoorte 39 (G Midwinter, T Kavanagh); Kybybolite 42 (E Ewer, C Woodard) d Lucindale 34 (H Ogilvie, T Lane); Keith 60 (S Makin, M Makin) d Kingston 47 (A Mules, T Pink).

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KNTNA JUNIOR MATCH REPORTS: ROUND 8

In focus Division 2

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