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.

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

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.

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.

Cattle: LWB 17 – LWY 363 – LWC 271 – OAY 10

Another great day was had by all at Bridge@Bowls last Thursday, with 28 members braving the winter chills and turning out to do battle.