Upset and broken!

By Nasik Swami: A local businessman is calling for more police presence in the town, particularly at night.  Multicultural grocery store BWD Trading on McRae Street was broken into last Friday night—twice in two months, sustaining alleged losses and damage of about $30,000.  Speaking to this newspaper, owner Didar Ali said, “this is very bad, and now it (the town) is not safe”.  “Thanks to the Naracoorte community, I have operated my business for 15 years, and nothing has happened. Now, it’s not a safe place,” a distraught, upset, and broken Mr Ali shared.  He alleged the growing crime rate targeting businesses was not good and he would consider closing down his shop if more of it continued to happen.  The South Australia Police confirmed the incident.  “About 4.25am today (18/10/24), a suspect has broken into a business in McRae Street and stolen cash and cigarettes,” a SAPOL spokesperson said.  […]

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Naracoorte Market report: 26 May 2026

Cattle: LWB 25 – LWY 324 – LWC 357 – OAY 0

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KNTFL SCORES: ROUND 8

A Grade

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Hawker dominates at Bordertown shoot

There were fewer shooters this month; some members were still getting their crops in the ground ahead of forecast rain early in the week. There were near perfect weather conditions for shooting.

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Limestone Coast veterans retain Cross Border Challenge

SE Veteran Golf results

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KNTNA SCORES: ROUND 8

A Grade: Bordertown 43 (Z Phillips, I Sneath) d Naracoorte 39 (G Midwinter, T Kavanagh); Kybybolite 42 (E Ewer, C Woodard) d Lucindale 34 (H Ogilvie, T Lane); Keith 60 (S Makin, M Makin) d Kingston 47 (A Mules, T Pink).

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KNTNA JUNIOR MATCH REPORTS: ROUND 8

In focus Division 2

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