Naracoorte, June 27, 2025

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Keeping the peace

Keeping the peace

By Wayne Hawthorne
With the current Egypt-Israel crisis in the Sinai Peninsula, it was interesting to learn that local Jo Callaghan was over there 21 years ago in a peace monitoring role. Jo recently spoke to Naracoorte Men’s Probus members of her army career and time in the Middle-East.
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AGM Naracoorte and District Senior Citizen’s club

AGM Naracoorte and District Senior Citizen’s club

By Di Arnold
The AGM was held on 10th November at the clubrooms. Very few members attended so this made the meeting brief. There were a few changes in the committee positions. Fay Schinckel is the President, Di Arnold is secretary/treasurer and Pat Carrick will be the booking officer. 
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Art Exhibition in Robe

Art Exhibition in Robe

By Susie McLachlan
Karatta Wine Room and Gallery, Robe, to display paintings by Suzie Riley and ceramics by Brioni Pridham, opening 2 December 2023. A line of beauty, a shadow of deep violet. A fecund form, a pathway gleaming through swaying grassland.
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Volunteers donation

Volunteers donation

By Paul Neilson
Volunteers of Naracoorte Meals on Wheels Branch have made another considerable donation to Moreton Bay House by funding the purchase of a new lifter that assists residents from sitting to standing in a comfortable and a less stressful way. 
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Naracoorte Ladies Probus Club

Naracoorte Ladies Probus Club

By Liz Travers
Just over 12 months ago the Naracoorte Ladies Probus Club was the recipient of $500.00 from The News Give Back Program. The $500 was used this month to subsidise a bus trip to Nelson, where members and guests spent an enjoyable cruise with the Glenelg River Cruises.
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Calling all Limestone Coast Students – Applications now open for Stand Like Stone Scholarships

Calling all Limestone Coast Students – Applications now open for Stand Like Stone Scholarships

By Stand Like Stone Foundation
Do you know a local student of any age who could benefit from a scholarship to help them realise their dreams? If so, the Stand Like Stone Foundation is now seeking applications from students of the Limestone Coast.
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Health, cost of living and skills shortages key concerns in SA’s South East

Health, cost of living and skills shortages key concerns in SA’s South East

By Ben Harvey, Office of David Speirs, MP, Leader of the Opposition
Leader of the South Australian Liberal Party, David Speirs, has travelled to the South East to meet with local residents and businesses leaders – continuing the Opposition’s key commitment of being a strong advocate for South Australia’s regions.
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Coonawarra cabernet conquers again

Coonawarra cabernet conquers again

By Limestone Coast Wine Show
A Coonawarra cabernet sauvignon has claimed top honours at the Limestone Coast Wine Show, outclassing 443 other entries from 62 exhibitors. Yalumba’s 2021 Sanctum Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon won the Bill Redman Trophy for Best Wine of Show at last night’s celebration dinner at Padthaway Estate.
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Forestry industry insights shared at Probus Club meeting

Forestry industry insights shared at Probus Club meeting

By OneFortyOne
Naracoorte Men’s Probus Club has recently gained insight into local forestry and sawmilling industries, thanks to a visit by OneFortyOne Marketing and Operations Manager Ockert le Roux. The Probus Club gives members the opportunity to get together socially, listen to interesting speakers, and connect while enjoying a range of activities.
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Floral artists at the Gallery

Floral artists at the Gallery

By Adair Dunsford
A recent floral art workshop at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery produced some outstanding show worthy arrangements. Lisa Caon, former florist and Gallery Board member was the expert on hand and she provided the group with hints and tips for flower arranging.
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Naracoorte SA 4WD club report

Naracoorte SA 4WD club report

The Naracoorte SA 4WD Club recently held its 2023 AGM. The only change to the committee was the addition of William Bennett as publicity director. As the current committee stands, Danny Attwood is President, Eric Van Der Laan is Vice President, Linda Wimshurst is Secretary, Bill Smith is Treasurer and Eric Matters is Trip Director.
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Tony Pasin visit to Longridge

Tony Pasin visit to Longridge

By Longridge Aged Care
Longridge Board of Governance along with Longridge Senior Management have become increasingly concerned about the forecast of intermittent power outages this coming summer. Given that Longridge does not have a generator, Chairman of the Board of Governance, Mr. Bill Vine, recently contacted Tony Pasin to discuss funding access.
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