Strong community opposition has emerged against the potential decommissioning of the Struan Road bridge, with the majority of residents urging Naracoorte Lucindale Council to keep the key crossing open.
Locals fight to keep bridge open
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Naracoorte, April 01, 2026
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Major cabinet shake-up, Picton dumped as Health minister
In a sweeping post-election cabinet reshuffle, premier Peter Malinauskas has removed Chris Picton from the critical Health portfolio, handing the role instead to Blair Boyer.
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Mayor pay push splits council
A push to increase the mayor’s pay has split Naracoorte Lucindale Council, with councillors clashing over rising demands of the role ― and whether ratepayers should foot the bill.
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Dialysis push gains urgency, council backing
Access to life-saving dialysis services in Naracoorte has reached a “crucial point”, with elected members moving swiftly to back a community-led push for urgent action at the March 24 Naracoorte Lucindale Council meeting.
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Diversity lights up the lake
Naracoorte’s diversity lit up the Swimming Lake on Saturday, as more than 150 people gathered for the Harmony Day Wish Festival.
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Waiting game for life-saving care
How long is too long to wait for life-saving treatment closer to home and support networks?
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Housing plan takes shape
Naracoorte Lucindale Council is continuing to map out the future of housing across the district, but key decisions on where and how development will occur are still some time away.
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Man charged over ANCOR breach, weapons
A 29-year-old man from the South East will appear in the Naracoorte Magistrates Court on April 10 for breaching his Australian National Child Offender Register (ANCOR) reporting obligations, possessing prohibited weapons, and an ice pipe.
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“I am sorry”
McBride ends political career
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NLC supports cave research
Naracoorte Lucindale Council will contribute $60,000 towards a $900,000 Naracoorte Caves research project over three years.
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Classroom without walls
A new “classroom without walls” has taken shape at Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte, where students will learn about food, sustainability, and community through a hands-on garden kitchen.
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From ghost stories to dance floor
From ghost stories at Struan House to stepping into the spotlight on the dance floor, Naracoorte’s Justine Drew is preparing for a very different kind of challenge this year.
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