A proposed $90,000 mountain bike track in Naracoorte has sparked debate among councillors, with concerns raised over its location, community demand, and whether the investment would be worthwhile.
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Kincraig crowned SA’s best country hotel
Naracoorte’s Kincraig Hotel has emerged as one of South Australia’s biggest winners at the 2026 AHA|SA Hotel Awards for Excellence, taking home four awards, including the prestigious Overall Hotel Country title.
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Allowances up for next elected councillors
The Naracoorte Lucindale Council mayor in 2027 will receive an annual allowance of $83,608 after next year’s April 2027 Local Government elections.
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AR3 defends mining plan ahead of town forum
Australian Rare Earths Limited (AR3) has defended its proposed Koppamurra Project, insisting it will not proceed unless environmental studies demonstrate no adverse impact on existing land use, including farming, viticulture, and forestry.
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$11,000 water fix for cemetery
Concerns over damage to memorial plaques at the Naracoorte Cemetery have prompted calls for better water treatment, with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council confirming it has recently installed an $11,000 water conditioning system to address the issue.
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Start small: Commissioner urges regional SA to talk early
People struggling with their mental health should not feel they have to wait until they reach crisis point before telling someone they are having a hard time, says South Australian Mental Health Commissioner Taimi Allan. As October marks Mental Health Month, Ms Allan...
Sometimes all it takes is someone to listen
Walking through the door can be difficult, that is why Mount Gambier Medicare Mental Health Centre tries its best to help you and acknowledge your effort. At the centre, that first step might begin with something as simple as a cup of tea, a comfortable chair and...
A helping hand when it matters most
For people experiencing mental health challenges, knowing where to turn for help can sometimes be the biggest hurdle. But in Mount Gambier, a free walk-in service is making that first step easier, providing immediate support and connecting people with the care they...
A soldier, a mate, never forgotten
For more than four decades, Naracoorte Vietnam War veteran Private Robert “Bob” Liddy’s military service has gone without the recognition it deserved.
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What happened to $500,000?
A $500,000 taxpayer-funded grant linked to a failed childcare development in Naracoorte remains publicly unaccounted for, even after the state government announced a fresh $12.7 million investment to tackle the town’s worsening childcare shortage.
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Cr McGuire’s $760,000 challenge
Naracoorte Lucindale councillor Craig McGuire has challenged his fellow elected members to ask residents whether spending about $760,000 on three Naracoorte Creek weirs represents value for ratepayers.
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Big town forum
A major showdown over rare earth mining is looming in Naracoorte, with residents, farmers and businesses urged to turn out in force for a town forum amid growing concerns over the region’s land, groundwater, and future.
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