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By Gill Savic The AGM of Naracoorte Combined Branch of SACWA saw a change of leadership for the Branch. Past President, Mrs. Barbara Adams and Secretary Mrs. Irene Ham have both served a four year term and were thanked warmly for their excellent work and competent way members were kept informed of all the workings of SACWA. Well done ladies. Mrs. Sandra Hutchings was elected as President, Mrs. Jennifer Norton, Secretary, and Mrs. Ann Barker Treasurer. A busy year ahead will begin with a trading table, shared with Limestone Ladies to be held in front of the Town Hall on the 25 th August 2023. A Card Day in the CWA rooms is to be held on the 18 th August, so make up a table of friends playing your favourite game, it doesn’t have to be cards, and come and join us. Cost is $15 to cover morning tea, […]

by Wayne Hawthorne An inside look at international relations was the focus when an ex local spoke of her diplomatic career. Probus members heard from Suzanne McCourt, of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) who spoke of her career and current posting in Washington DC. Home on leave, Suzanne was educated in Naracoorte […]

By Gretel Sneath, Limestone Coast Wine Show Entries for the 22 nd Limestone Coast Wine Show are now open! Judging for the highly anticipated event will return to Terra Rossa territory at the Coonawarra Hall from Monday, October 16, with previous LCWS panel chair Philip Rich set to take over from Tasmanian winemaker Sam Connew as chief of judges. Philip brings more than 25 years of experience as a passionate retailer, educator, wine show judge and wine writer. A former general manager of wine for popular Melbourne and Sydney restaurants Chin Chin and Kisumé, Philip now divides his time between looking after France Soir’s 6000-bottle cellar and wine list, conducting wine tours to Burgundy, consulting to wine importers and retailers, and contributing to the James Halliday Wine Companion. “Philip has chaired a number of wine shows including the James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge and Yarra Valley Wine Show, Margaret River Wine […]

Opinion: By Kim Radok, Credit Matters When we talk about cash in business from the perspective of our introduction, essentially, we are talking about the funds in the business’s bank account(s). We are not talking about cash as a payment methodology, although this is also an essential factor for the potential survival of a business. Cash in your business’s bank account(s) is the lifeblood of the business and a resource factor all too often minimised by the potential access of credit. The issue is that cash is the means of maintaining control over your business. Access to credit, whilst an attractive thought at first, when utilised, is also the start of potentially losing control of your business. There may be an argument, that access or finance drawn down for the right reason, i.e., the purchase of an asset to enhance the business’s earning potential, is an essential component in operating […]

Proudly Limestone Coast appoint new CEO By Danielle England, Chair, Limestone Coast Food & Agribusiness Cluster (Proudly Limestone Coast) Proudly Limestone Coast is delighted to announce the appointment of Gideon Sinclair to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Gideon brings over 25 years of operations management and executive leadership experience to the role, which is […]

By Mary-Ann Koerner The local volunteers of the Naracoorte “Meals on Wheels” branch have again supported Longridge. Meals on Wheels volunteers donate their mileage reimbursement to their local social account, which is then paid forwarded, to support other local organisations charities. This time they have purchased two extra-large, 13-inch iPad’s for our residents to use, and needless to say, since their arrival, they have hardly been turned off! Some older people struggle with mobile technologies, often for reasons other than a lack of technological aptitude. The average smartphone measures 5 to 6 inches. This can make such a screen difficult for the older person with impaired vision to read and the screen size can also present challenges of manual dexterity for seniors who have arthritis or health conditions that cause weakness and unsteadiness in the hands. While it is still somewhat unusual for a senior to own a tablet, they […]