By Nasik Swami: Sporting clubs and community groups in the South East play a vital role in fostering social connections and promoting an active lifestyle. They serve as a cornerstone for bringing people together and strengthening local communities. Are government efforts sufficient to support these local clubs in towns such as Naracoorte, Penola, and Bordertown? Are enough resources being allocated to ensure the long-term sustainability of sports in the region? Last week, State Minister for Recreation, Sport, and Racing, Katrine Hildyard, toured several towns in the South East. During her visit, she engaged with local sporting groups and clubs, listening to their concerns and assessing their needs. Ms Hildyard also had a meeting with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council at the Naracoorte Swimming Lake to discuss the council’s master plan. The News questioned Minister Katrine Hildyard about the government’s plans to ensure local clubs were not overlooked in the development and […]
Jan 28, 2025 | This Week's Issue, Top Articles


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MP, staff injured in boating incident
by Naracoorte News | 22/07/2026 | This Week's Issue | 0 Comments
Federal member for Barker and assistant shadow minister for Fisheries and Forestry Tony Pasin and one of his staff members were injured in a boating incident while undertaking official duties in Tasmania.
Fresh hope for radiotherapy
by Naracoorte News | 22/07/2026 | This Week's Issue | 0 Comments
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COUNCIL CORNER
by Naracoorte News | 22/07/2026 | This Week's Issue | 0 Comments
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Tourism leadership moves to RDALC
by Naracoorte News | 22/07/2026 | This Week's Issue | 0 Comments
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Barker rejects gun buyback scheme
by Naracoorte News | 22/07/2026 | This Week's Issue | 0 Comments
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Grants for meaningful regional activities
by Naracoorte News | 22/07/2026 | This Week's Issue | 0 Comments
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