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By Roger Babolka, Chief Executive Officer, Stand Like Stone Foundation. The ‘Friends of Stand Like Stone’ program, now in its 3 rd year, was developed to encourage and help more people become a local philanthropist for the Limestone Coast community. The Friends of Stand Like Stone program enables any individual or organisation to support the […]
Opinion: By Kim Radok, Credit Matters. “It is not the strongest of the species that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change, that lives within the means available and works cooperatively against common threats.” Charles Darwin. It was expected that on the conclusion of COVID, the world would return to […]
By Sandy Edwards. The Naracoorte and District Support Group of the RFDS, held their AGM on Tuesday 1 st August. Major Fundraising for the year was Welly’s Poker Run, and a Lamb Drive. We catered for funerals, birthdays, dinners, clearing sales, held wood raffles, received numerous donations and bequests. Lindy Allchurch, Volunteer Co-ordinator from Central […]
3rd August 2023 . By Mrs Kerr, Deputy Principal. Staffing Changes: I would like to congratulate Samantha Gale on successfully obtaining the Wellbeing Coordinator position at Naracoorte Primary School for the remainder of the 2023 school year. Sam will work at NPS supporting students and staff with their wellbeing. Thank you Sam, for your hard work […]
By Country Arts SA. This month, Country Arts SA is launching a new funding program to provide financial assistance to regional and remote artists to access vital opportunities that build their skills, grow careers and increase employment opportunities. The Artist Professional Development grant is designed to assist regional artists to meet their immediate needs. This […]
By Carolyn McLaren. The Naracoorte and District Caledonian Society has been busy recently holding some of its annual gatherings. First up was the annual ceilidh held at the Scout Hall, Naracoorte in June. Lunch was enjoyed followed by an afternoon of entertainment. The crowd were entertained with the pipes and drums, fantastic Scottish highland dancing, […]
By Kate Laver, Stacey George and Yaz Dedovic at Flinders University. Most older Australians would prefer to remain in their home for as long as possible, but few consider age-friendly modifications that reduce safety risks and ensure they avoid injuries during their golden years, according to new research. Flinders University researchers interviewed 16 Adelaide residents […]
By Graham Pymer, MLA. Cattle: LWB 28 – LWY 473 – LWC 202 – OAY 28. Naracoorte agents yarded 731 cattle this week, made up of 473 young cattle, 202 cows 28 grown bulls and 28 open auction young cattle, an increase of 104 head. Quality was again mostly good with the usual buying group […]
By Liz Travers.
The Naracoorte Ladies Probus Club held its monthly meeting on 24 July at the Naracoorte Hotel. 20 members and two visitors attended. Kerin Grosser was inducted into the club, bringing our total membership to 28 members. Dr Liz Reed was our guest speaker. Dr Reed is a lecturer and researcher in Palaeontology […]
By Graham Pymer, MLA.
Cattle: LWB 20 – LWY 431 – LWC 157 – OAY 13 Cattle numbers lifted this week, up by 142 to 627 head. Quality covered all grades, with the usual buying group in attendance and operating in a firm to easier market in places. A good run of grown steers sold […]
By Kristin Murdock.
Farmers would have noted that grain markets have been pretty flat of late. According to analyst, Andrew Whitelaw of Ep 3, there have been plenty of news stories in the past two months that may have influence. A lot of it involves speculation – speculation that Russia wouldn’t extend the export program […]
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