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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by Naracoorte News | 21/10/2026 | Article, Community Stories, This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 Comments
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Cr McGuire’s $760,000 challenge
by Naracoorte News | 21/10/2026 | Article, Community Stories, This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 Comments
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Big town forum
by Naracoorte News | 21/10/2026 | Article, Community Stories, This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 Comments
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by Naracoorte News | 21/10/2026 | This Week's Issue | 0 Comments
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