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Naracoorte, August 20, 2025
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Dorset Street shooting targeted attack
POLICE are continuing investigations into the August 6 shooting incident on Dorset Street, Naracoorte which they believe was a targeted incident.
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Expensive locum doctors
THE Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) claims it is strategically shifting away from depending on expensive locum doctors. Instead, the LCLHN says it has increased its roster of salaried medical staff and is implementing a “targeted strategy” aimed at developing a stable, long-term healthcare workforce in the region.
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BORDERTOWN TRAGEDY: The Afghani community is in mourning after the deaths of a couple, leaving six children orphaned
A devastating incident has left the Afghani community in Bordertown reeling after the deaths of a couple last week, tragically leaving behind six children.
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“School funding incredibly complex”
Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte principal Aaron Haines says there is a lot of misunderstanding about how independent schools are funded and is calling for a clearer, more balanced discussion.
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Consultant, consultation: bill over $1.3m
THE Naracoorte Lucindale Council spent more than $1.3 million of ratepayer funds on consultants and public engagement over the past two financial years.
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Gunshots leave community in shock
A WAVE of concern has swept through the Naracoorte community following a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, August 6.
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Trade move unlikely to hurt local cattle sector
THE federal government’s decision to relax trade restrictions on US beef imports has sparked debate over its potential consequences for local cattle producers.
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Help us REACH 900: Our philanthropic campaign to support independent community news
The first to sign up to REACH 900 are ambassadors The Australian associate editor John Ferguson, 7News reporter Cassie Treloar and The Naracoorte News senior journalist Nasik Swami.
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Holiday joke, $900,000 jackpot
A Naracoorte local has returned from a holiday with more than just memories—he’s now $900,000 richer after discovering his unregistered ticket had won big in the Saturday X Lotto draw.
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Vets’ big hearts harmful, says ex-local
THE selfless nature of many veterinarians is contributing to the sector’s mental health crisis, a former Naracoorte vet has told an SA Parliament committee.
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COUNCIL CORNER: Timely reminders
From rates to dog registrations, Naracoorte Lucindale Council has some timely reminders for ratepayers and residents this month.
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