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Not so sizzling!

Not so sizzling!

by | May 21, 2024 | ,

2024 Federal Budget:
More for billionaires than battlers
By Nasik Swami
The 2024 Federal Budget has failed to charm many taxpayers, farmers, businesses, and politicians in the South East. Stakeholders have labelled the budget as one that has “more federal funding for the labelling of vegan sausages than there has been for any agricultural projects” in the South East.
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SPORT: Issue 199 15/5/2024

SPORT: Issue 199 15/5/2024

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

Footy report
KNTNA Round 5 results
KNTNA A Grade reports
KNTNA Junior report
2024 ADIKA SA Dirt Kart titles
Naracoorte Hockey
WD Squash Tournament
SE Veteran Golf
Robe Social Bowls
Naracoorte Ladies Golf
Lucindale Mens Golf
Apsley Golf
Bridge@Bowls

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Your Say

Your Say

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

Nominate your Local Mental Health Champion for the Australian Mental Health Prize!
Your say: Lucy Brogden AM and Allan Fels AO, Co-Chairs of the Australian Mental Health Prize Advisory Group
As co-chairs of the Australian Mental Health Prize, we’re reaching out to Australian communities to encourage nominations for the 2024 Prize.
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The News Gives Back Program: Lucindale PA&H Society

The News Gives Back Program: Lucindale PA&H Society

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Laura Rivett
The Lucindale PA&H Society held its 125th show in February 2024.  We are a small country show, with a small committee. We appreciate any donations we can get. These donations go towards entertainment on show day, book printing and advertising, prizes,  and more. 
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Mixed reaction to rate hike

Mixed reaction to rate hike

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Chris Oldfield
Elected members have had a mixed reaction to a business plan and budget prepared by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s management team. A shock 5.8 percent rate hike is included in the 53 page document unveiled at a special May 1 council meeting.
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Mixed reaction to rate hike

Dirt roads

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Nasik Swami
Serious concerns are being raised about the deteriorating condition of our dirt roads and the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s ability to maintain them. The News visited some of the dirt roads in Naracoorte to see for itself their deteriorating conditions. Some of the dirt roads lack constant patrol grading and are riddled with
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Naracoorte Market Report 7/5/2024

Naracoorte Market Report 7/5/2024

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Peter Kerr, MLA
Cattle: LWB 29 – LWY 746 – LWC 145 – OAY 20
Numbers rose this week at Naracoorte as agents yarded 944 liveweight and open auction cattle consisting of 750 yearlings and grown cattle, 145 cows, 29 bulls and 20 open auction calves.
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SPORT: Issue 199 15/5/2024

2 ways to help The News help you

by | May 14, 2024 | ,

By Michael Waite, Founder/Volunteer
This month The News celebrates its 4th birthday and reaches its 200th edition and we need your help more than ever to continue. We have seen the economic pressure building on our communities and the past year has been extra challenging.
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Mixed reaction to rate hike

Waste plan dumped

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Nasik Swami
The establishment of a materials recovery facility (MRF) by the Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) in the South East has been put on hold. The LCLGA made this decision after already spending $50,000 on the initial consultancy work for the project.
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McBride supports bid for local contractors

McBride supports bid for local contractors

by | May 7, 2024 | ,

By Chris Oldfield
A $2400 work order to fix a broken tap at a local school reflects how a State Government system is open for dishonest behaviour. Independent Member for MacKillop Nick McBride also described how difficult it was for local contractors to be approved as capable of doing even minor government work at schools.
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Mixed reaction to rate hike

Have your say

by | May 7, 2024 | ,

By Chris Oldfield
AN average 5.8 percent rate rise for the 2024-25 draft budget is proposed by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration. The $22,234 million draft includes a $1.087 million operating surplus. Now electors can read the plan and have their say before May 27, advising what they think the rates should be and what
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Naracoorte Market Report 7/5/2024

Naracoorte Market Report 30/4/2024

by | May 7, 2024 | , ,

By Sheona Lamb, MLA
Cattle: LWB 13 – LWY 551 – LWC 116 – OAY 10
Numbers remained similar with 690 cattle penned, made up of 550 young cattle, 116 cows, 13 Bulls and a few pens of open auction young calves. Quality mostly consisted of plainer secondary types.
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