TWO-TIERED education funding in South Australia has come under fire, with the Australian Education Union (AEU) SA calling out the state government for continuing to overfund private schools while public schools remain under-resourced.




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Brazen jewellery theft: Two men arrested, investigations continue
TWO MEN from Hendon, a north-western suburb of Adelaide, have been taken into custody following an alleged break-in at the Macchia Jewellery store located on Ormerod Street in Naracoorte.
Road safety program for “older road users”
A FREE road safety education initiative tailored for “older road users” is set to roll out across the South East, including a stop in Naracoorte this August.
Community-led campaign marks one year
THE Limestone Coast Sustainable Futures Association (LCSFA) recently marked its one-year anniversary with a powerful show of community strength at its annual general meeting, reaffirming its leadership in the fight to protect prime agricultural land and groundwater from rare earth mining in the region.
Who won? Naracoorte lotto player yet to claim $919,024 jackpot
A lucky individual in Naracoorte—either a local or someone just passing through—has unknowingly become over $900,000 wealthier after claiming a division one prize in last weekend’s Saturday X Lotto draw.
Adelaide contender announced
A controversial decision to reopen the SA Liberal Party’s preselection process for the seat of MacKillop has introduced a third contender: Rebekah Rosser, believed to be a staffer from the party’s state head office, and Unley campaign manager.
More doctor training in regional South Australia
THE number of doctors undertaking GP training in regional South Australia is at a three-year high and will be supported by the major expansion of a new employment model, thanks to the Albanese and Malinauskas governments.
Naracoorte Market report: 15 July 2025
Cattle: LWB 16 – LWY 285 – LWC 178 – OAY 22
PUSH TO TARGET RISE IN SEXUAL VIOLENCE AMONGST YOUNG PEOPLE
THE Malinauskas Labor government is taking to social media to support young people in understanding the importance of consent and respect in response to a disturbing rise in sexual violence across the country.
Rural Aid’s ‘Spirit of the Bush’ photo competition returns to celebrate life on the land
RURAL AID is proud to launch the 6th annual Spirit of the Bush photo competition, inviting Australians to share striking images that capture the strength, resilience, and beauty of life on the land.
Getting one’s teeth into it
DR Peter Shakes practices in Robe, but was a dentist in Naracoorte from 1990 until 2010, taking over from Ron Tiver.
Sophie receives $500 from Naracoorte SA 4WD Club
AT our last meeting in June, Sophie Matters gave the Naracoorte SA 4WD Club a speech about her upcoming trip to Cambodia through Naracoorte High School’s Integrated Learning class.

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