NARACOORTE the “heart” and engine room of the SE, recently hosted the Limestone Coast Local Government Association, celebrating 140 years of the region’s peak government body.
Naracoorte, the region’s “heart”
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Naracoorte, October 22, 2025
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Game on in MacKillop
Rebekah Rosser challenges incumbent Nick McBride
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CEO Westell “a spectacular choice”
AFTER six months in the role, Kelly Westell has made a big impact as the new CEO of Naracoorte Lucindale Council, bringing in a new way of communicating with the community.
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Council joins urgent call for childcare action
The Naracoorte Lucindale Council has joined growing calls for urgent government action to address the worsening childcare shortage gripping the district.
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Radiotherapy group tours new cancer care centre
A NEW Cancer Care Centre under construction at Mount Gambier Hospital has been inspected by the region’s radiotherapy working group, chaired by Naracoorte’s Lachlan Haynes.
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Coffee van permit
NARACOORTRE will have another spot for coffee on Fridays following a $1500 permit issued for a “food van”, The Coffee Pitt.
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GP shortage sparks push for nurse practitioners
Member for MacKillop Nick McBride has urged the state government to expand its nurse practitioner pilot program beyond selected sites, saying these highly trained professionals are critical in filling GP shortages across regional South Australia.
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Reduced speed limit near Robe
IN a move aimed at enhancing road safety and responding to community feedback, the District Council of Robe has endorsed a reduction of the speed limit along a key section of Nora Creina Road.
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Families without Out of School Hours Care
Naracoorte parents are without Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) after the town’s only provider shut down, leaving families juggling work, child care, and mounting financial strain.
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Rare earths mining: local voices join panel
Eight community representatives have been appointed to sit on the newly formed Community Consultation Committee (CCC) for Australian Rare Earths’ (AR3) controversial Koppamurra Project, a move the company says will strengthen local input.
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Lake upgrades for summer
THE Naracoorte Swimming Lake, a summer staple for locals and visitors, is set for upgrades as part of a major $509,454 investment under the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s 2025 26 budget.
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Fresh new look for town centre
Naracoorte residents can look forward to a fresh new look in the heart of town, with beautification works set to begin following the long-awaited demolition of the former library building in DeGaris Place this month.
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