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By Jenny Kelly, MLA
Cattle: LWB 7 – LWY 728 – LWC 166 – OAY 7
Agents yarded 903 cattle for the first sale of 2024 at Naracoorte as the higher prices since the rain encouraged more numbers compared to pre-Christmas markets.
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By Nasik Swami
Will the electorate of Mackillop give Nick McBride another chance in 2026? If they do, what would this mean for them and for Mr McBride, and will he, as an independent member, be able to put Mackillop on the map for all the decision-makers in Adelaide.
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By Nasik Swami
Labour or Liberal?
What choice will Nick McBride, the member of Mackillop, make if he holds the balance of power in the next election? The independent member who left the Liberal Party in July, citing ‘dark forces’ and factionalism, seems to have made up his mind.
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By Karina Mills
Our story started just 6 months ago when I heard about The John Drama through a newsletter sent to me from some people who work for Wycliffe Bible Translators. I was immediately drawn to the idea and wondered if it was possible to do something like that here in Naracoorte.
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By Paul Mitchell
Organisers hope a successful late December meeting has whet local appetites for the 2024 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup next month. Breaking a recent run of back luck, the Naracoorte Racing Club’s December 29 meeting was held in ideal weather conditions, and president Glen Hamlyn said the 250-strong crowd enjoyed the day.
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By Paul Mitchell
Two well-known racing names will be in town for the Naracoorte Cup calcutta, which is growing in popularity. Former racecaller and now Racing.com on-air talent Terry McAuliffe will be joined at the local event by breeding expert Sam Hayes, a member of the famous Hayes racing family.
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Millicent and Naracoorte Cricket Association senior teams returned to the field after their Christmas break last Saturday. Lucindale continued to perform strongly in this bounce-back season after a poor 2022-23, this time defeating local rivals Naracoorte Townies convincingly. Townies won the toss and batted first in the game at Lucindale, but struggled throughout.
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By Jock McClure
Last Saturday saw round seven of the U14 Hall Trophy take place. After a break from cricket with Christmas and New Year, the Penola/Naracoorte U14’s team were ready to play some cricket. This week’s opponent was Mil Lel, who were looking for their first win for the season.
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By Amanda McCallum
A Grade: 1st Joe Garner, Equal 2nd Williams Braun and Fred Carberry, 3rd Dwayne McCallum
B Grade: 1st Sam Johnson, 2nd Len Holmes, 3rd Trevor Bull
C Grade: Equal 1st Thomas Smitheman and Jake Freedom, Equal 2nd Amanda McCallum and Troy McCallum
SA vs Vic: SA won
10 Lap: 1st Sam Johnson, 2nd Joe Garner, 3rd Thomas Smitheman
Next race day 4 February 2024 (weather permitting).
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By Max Clifford
A fitting end to the year was a game at Millicent and 81 players made the trip although the weather was rainy pregame, it allowed us to get underway as it petered off. Bill Burley had just qualified to join us and then he showed us how to do it recording 39 points.
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By Linda Prentice 2023 Caveland Christmas Carnival
Naracoorte RSL and District Bowling Club held their Caveland Christmas Carnival between Christmas and New Year. Players from Clare, Kapunda, Karoonda, Katandra West, Millicent, Morphett Vale, Mt Gambier, Mt Gambier RSL, Mt Xavier, Murray Bridge RSL, Nelson Bay, Padthaway, Parilla, Port MacDonnell, Robe and Naracoorte RSL competed over 2 days in pairs and triples competitions.
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By Chris Oldfield
Some ad hoc weed spraying around Naracoorte is being investigated by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council. During Naracoorte’s peak tourist season some high traffic areas have been maimed with strips of poisoned lawn and areas with blotchy sprayed patches.
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