Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has fired a blunt warning at national politicians pushing for sweeping migration cuts, saying regional Australia “needs all the help we can get” as businesses struggle to find skilled workers.
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Praystation a sell-out hit
Lights, music, dancing and a touch of video-game magic filled the Naracoorte Town Hall on September 24 as Sunrise Christian School brought its annual musical Praystation to the stage before a sold-out crowd.
MacKillop can’t lose skilled workers
“Backpackers and regional skilled workers are not the problem.”
Community push for say on dialysis service
Naracoorte’s health advisory council wants a dedicated local committee established to help shape the planning and delivery of renal dialysis services in the town.
Visitor dollars fall, local spending climbs
Naracoorte Lucindale residents are spending more money close to home, helping push local expenditure higher despite a noticeable fall in visitor spending.
Weir costs spark concern
Ratepayers have turned up the heat on the Naracoorte Creek weir project, questioning its cost, priority and transparency as debate over the controversial development spills into the community.
Battle for glory
From left, Lucindale assistant coach Tom Fisher, Castec managing director Chris Castine and Kingston president Will Goode with the Castec Rural Supplies KNTFL Premiership Cup ahead of Saturday’s grand final at Mundulla. Kingston and Lucindale will meet in the A Grade grand final for the first time since the KNTFL was formed in 1993, after Lucindale defeated Bordertown in last weekend’s thrilling preliminary final. With a strong local rivalry between the two clubs and clear weather forecast, a big crowd is expected for the season final. Picture: Supplied.
Men rally for nurse
Naracoorte Men’s Cancer Support Group has called for urgent intervention to protect the Limestone Coast’s only specialist prostate cancer nurse, warning any loss of specialist care would place greater pressure on hundreds of men and their families.
No Moreton Bay funding pledge
The state government has stopped short of committing funding or setting a timeline to upgrade ageing rooms and bathroom facilities at Moreton Bay House in Naracoorte.
Council to survey residents on services and rates
Naracoorte Lucindale Council will spend $20,000 asking residents and ratepayers what they think of council services including whether they would be prepared to pay higher rates for improvements.
Mum’s plunge for love
Standing 25 storeys above Adelaide, Glenda Herron was preparing to face one of the biggest challenges of her life.
Mayor responds to portrait backlash
Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross says the controversial mayoral portrait proposal is a decision of the whole council, not his own.
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