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A shortage of childcare places is preventing families from returning to work, placing pressure on local businesses, and limiting economic growth across Naracoorte Lucindale, according to a major new regional report.
Australian Rare Earths’ (AR3) proposed Koppamurra rare earths project near Naracoorte is back in the spotlight following the release of its pre-feasibility study.
A dead seabird found at Robe Marina has become the first Australian seabird confirmed to have H5 bird flu, prompting authorities to urge the public not to touch sick or dead birds as surveillance continues across South Australia.
The delayed local government elections are already creating new planning pressures for the Naracoorte Lucindale Council.
Thick foam seen floating along sections of the Naracoorte Creek poses no threat to the environment, wildlife, or the public, according to the Naracoorte Lucindale Council.
When will the people of MacKillop get a long-term solution for consistent regional free-to-air television broadcasting?
Naracoorte Lucindale Council has formally adopted its Local Area Housing Strategy after receiving just three submissions during a 21-day public consultation period.
Questions over whether the Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) is now in a stronger position after years of challenges sparked discussion at Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s May meeting as ratepayers face a higher membership contribution this financial year.
Healthy eating and active play are coming together at Naracoorte Library and Town Hall through the ‘Eat the Rainbow’ program — a community initiative designed to help local families build positive relationships with healthy food from an early age. Delivered by Naracoorte Library Customer Service Officer Tara Maresch, the program combines food education, tasting sessions, and movement activities to make healthy choices engaging and achievable for children and parents alike. ‘Eat the Rainbow’ is based on a government of South Australia – Wellbeing SA initiative and has been adapted locally alongside the library’s Active Storytime sessions. Ms Maresch said the program had previously run successfully as a stand-alone weekly offering at the library, but this version added a stronger focus on movement and family interaction. “The difference this time is that after the eating part of the session, children can be active with an obstacle course, music, and ribbons,” she […]
New figures show overweight and obesity rates continue to climb nationally and across South Australia, prompting a series of state government initiatives aimed at tackling the issue, including Australia’s first ban on junk food advertising across public buses, trains...
Preventive Health SA is encouraging regional families to focus on small, sustainable lifestyle changes as part of a broader push to reduce obesity and lower the risk of chronic disease. Through the LiveLighter campaign, Preventive Health SA is raising awareness of the...
Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has welcomed a major expansion of the state government’s Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS), saying the increased support is “fantastic news” for regional patients, while stressing that people in the Limestone Coast should not have to travel hundreds of kilometres for specialist healthcare in the first place.
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