Naracoorte parents are without Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) after the town’s only provider shut down, leaving families juggling work, child care, and mounting financial strain.




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Rare earths mining: local voices join panel
Eight community representatives have been appointed to sit on the newly formed Community Consultation Committee (CCC) for Australian Rare Earths’ (AR3) controversial Koppamurra Project, a move the company says will strengthen local input.

Lake upgrades for summer
THE Naracoorte Swimming Lake, a summer staple for locals and visitors, is set for upgrades as part of a major $509,454 investment under the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s 2025 26 budget.
Fresh new look for town centre
Naracoorte residents can look forward to a fresh new look in the heart of town, with beautification works set to begin following the long-awaited demolition of the former library building in DeGaris Place this month.
$250,000 health plan endorsed
THE South East is set for its most ambitious health overhaul in a generation, with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) endorsing a 10-year, $250 million clinical services plan designed to transform care across the region.
Red Cross committed to transport services
Australian Red Cross has confirmed it will continue providing transport services for people aged 65 and over in the Limestone Coast, ensuring older residents can stay connected and independent.
Local voice for national policy
ISSUES from around the region and across the state are being taken to a national level by Naracoorte’s Lachlan Haynes who now sits on the Liberal Party federal executive.

Teys abattoir incident under probe
Investigations are underway into an incident at the Teys abattoir in Naracoorte, that left a worker with serious injuries.

Indoor pool project dropped
The building of an indoor swimming facility at the Naracoorte Swimming Lake has been put on ice, with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council ruling out progressing with the project at this stage.
Dialysis in draft
The long-awaited prospect of renal dialysis services at Naracoorte Hospital has been formally recognised in the state government’s Draft Clinical Services Plan for the Limestone Coast.
Shocking resignations, cabinet reshuffle
South East raised politician Kyam Maher has been sworn in as South Australia’s new deputy premier, following the shock resignation of Susan Close from the state’s second-highest political office.
Push to bring Gather Round game to SE
Will the Limestone Coast host an AFL Gather Round game in 2026?

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