Naracoorte, April 25, 2026

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Penola Coonawarra unveils TREE-mendous Christmas initiative

Penola Coonawarra unveils TREE-mendous Christmas initiative

By Deb Redman, Riddoch Business and Community Association
The festive season in Penola Coonawarra has taken on a sustainable twist this year with the launch of the Trash to TREE-mendous Community Christmas Exhibition. In a bid to foster creativity, community engagement, and draw visitors to the region, businesses and individuals have been invited to showcase their ingenuity by crafting unique Christmas trees from everyday odds and ends.
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Lucindale Survivors survive and conquer Shitbox Rally

Lucindale Survivors survive and conquer Shitbox Rally

By Erin McWaters In November 2022, Shannon and Erin were handed the keys to the Autumn 2021 Shitbox Rally AU Falcon of local Lucindale Survivors Rohan Giles and Andrew Wilks, and began their fundraising campaign to get the face-lifted Sherlee the Shitbox off the Port Douglas start-line on October 13th 2023 for the Spring 2023 […]

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Gathering of Rural Women at the Caves

Gathering of Rural Women at the Caves

By Virginia Gale
Initialised by Kalangadoo Branch, they put the word out to a few close branches being Lochaber and Padthaway to join them at the Naracoorte Caves. About 15 could attend and we were treated very lovely by the staff and we were given perfect weather.
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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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Penola Coonawarra unveils TREE-mendous Christmas initiative

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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