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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Zero say on Your Say

Not one resident had anything to say when Naracoorte Lucindale Council asked the community how it should consult the public in future.

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Camp, cars, and animals

It was a Term 2 camp to remember for Naracoorte South Primary School’s Year 4 students.

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Dialysis years away

Naracoorte Hospital is planned to offer renal dialysis services―but patients could be waiting up to five years for the treatment to become available locally.

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Simple Soup, Big Impact

A simple bowl of soup could make a big impact this August, with ac.care launching a new community fundraiser across country South Australia.

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12,000 blood donors urgently needed

Ongoing shortages of type O and A blood supplies have prompted an urgent call for an extra 12,000 people to donate immediately, as peak winter illness keeps donors away and emergency orders remain high.

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St Vincent De Paul gets a defibrillator

Thanks to the generosity of Naracoorte Lions and Teys Australia Naracoorte, the Naracoorte Vinnies had an AED (automated external defibrillator) installed at its shop in May this year.

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