IN the wake of two of the toughest seasons on record, AJ & PA McBride is selling Victoria’s largest farm, Telopea Downs.
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Naracoorte, June 06, 2026
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Homelessness, housing storm
The Limestone Coast is facing a worsening homelessness crisis, with Naracoorte among the towns where families, young people, and older residents are being pushed to the brink by rising housing costs and limited rental availability.
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Hospital ordeal
A family has spoken out about what they describe as a “distressing and unsafe” ordeal at the taxpayer-funded Naracoorte Hospital, after a woman trampled by a cow was left battling what they claim were misdiagnosed fractures, lost medical notes, and an emergency department squeezed into a carpeted former children’s ward mid-renovation.
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Fuel price pinch
MOTORISTS in Naracoorte are once again feeling the pinch at the bowser, with petrol prices stubbornly hovering above $1.79 per litre.
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McBride: Region not yet ready for radiation therapy service
Member for MacKillop, Nick McBride, says while he strongly supports the idea of a radiation therapy service being established in the Limestone Coast, the region is not yet ready to host such a facility.
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Blown tyres and scam
Have you ever driven the stretch between Naracoorte and Bordertown and feared the next bump might leave you with a blown tyre or bent rim?
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Storybook characters come to life
Naracoorte’s Sunrise Christian School wrapped up its 2025 Book Week celebrations in dazzling style with a parade on August 22, bringing storybook characters to life. From an Optimus Prime that actually transformed to the Gruffalo, Sleeping Beauty, the cast of Inside Out 2, and even the mischievous duo Thing 1 and Thing 2, students and families went all-out to showcase their creativity. The event was a joyful celebration of reading, imagination, and community spirit— closing out Book Week with colour, laughter, and a touch of magic.
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Sub-standard: Deep global view
HE has seen the world from down under – deep down under from Australia, as a submariner.
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One of eight
NARACOORTE High School has been named one of Australia’s top eight government secondary schools at the 2025 Australian Education Awards.
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Libs pick candidate
IN the wake of a controversial Liberal Party preselection process, independent member for MacKillop Nick McBride believes he is still the best person to represent the electorate.
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From Naracoorte to the world
RISING from his first task as a livestock buyer on the walkway of the Naracoorte saleyards with Ian Perryman, Darren Thomas has piloted Thomas Foods International (TFI) into a global company with a $3 billion turnover.
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City flavours win big in country town
Naracoorte’s Avenue Inn has proven that fine city dining can thrive in a country setting—and the recognition has been well worth the effort.
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