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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Town clock ticks up $21k repair bill

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Disappointing outcome

Naracoorte Lucindale ratepayers could wait an extra five months to elect their next council under extraordinary state government legislation.

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Limestone Coast to cash in

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Push for Limestone Coast radiotherapy services continues

The Limestone Coast Radiotherapy Working Group has reaffirmed its commitment to securing local cancer radiotherapy services following a meeting with the state Health minister during the government’s recent Country Cabinet visit.

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Why Australians deserve better than Labor’s budget

Federal Labor’s latest budget reveals a government that has run out of ideas and is turning to higher taxes to fund its spending addiction.

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Fundraising gala raises $20,000

A SOLD-OUT gala event in Coonawarra raised over $20,000 to launch the Limestone Coast Environmental Resilience Sub-Fund, marking a significant step toward strengthening environmental sustainability across the region.

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