Sports funding

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 […]

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Free drought consultations for Victorian farmers

Victorian farmers are being encouraged to access free one-on-one consultations to help take stock and develop a tailored drought management plan for their farm business.

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Double honours in foursomes

Lucindale ladies golf: 29/4/2026

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Big turnout for medal round

Naracoorte Golf Club – Ladies report

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Perfect season for Kaz and Karena

The 2026 women’s pennant season consisted of three divisions with five teams in A grade and division 1, and four teams in division 2.

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Sandra, Jill win big

Last Thursday, 26 members played 28 boards of competitive Bridge@Bowls at the Naracoorte Bowls Club. Please note social bridge will now be on the first Tuesday of every month, the next one will be on June 2, from 9am until about midday.

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KNTNA SCORES: ROUND 4

A Grade: Mundulla 47 (Z Grosser, E Jarrett) d Naracoorte 34 (G Midwinter, J Kavanagh); Lucindale 28 (H Ogilvie, K Oliver) d Bordertown 14 (A Langley, T O’Sullivan); Border Districts 49 (C Watt, P Moyle-Read) d Kybybolite 47 (A Donnelly, G Weckert).

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