Eighty-two children are stuck on a childcare waiting list in Naracoorte, with the town’s shortage now set to be tackled by a new $12.7 million early years hub promising dozens of extra places.
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Naracoorte, October 10, 2026
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Praystation a sell-out hit
Lights, music, dancing and a touch of video-game magic filled the Naracoorte Town Hall on September 24 as Sunrise Christian School brought its annual musical Praystation to the stage before a sold-out crowd.
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Kybybolite takes 2026 A Grade netball crown
Kybybolite finished its season in premiership glory, powering past Keith 54–41 to secure the 2026 KNTNA A Grade title. Angela Donnelly was named best on court after Kyby held off a determined Keith challenge to seal the title.
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Battle for glory
From left, Lucindale assistant coach Tom Fisher, Castec managing director Chris Castine and Kingston president Will Goode with the Castec Rural Supplies KNTFL Premiership Cup ahead of Saturday’s grand final at Mundulla. Kingston and Lucindale will meet in the A Grade grand final for the first time since the KNTFL was formed in 1993, after Lucindale defeated Bordertown in last weekend’s thrilling preliminary final. With a strong local rivalry between the two clubs and clear weather forecast, a big crowd is expected for the season final. Picture: Supplied.
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Mum’s plunge for love
Standing 25 storeys above Adelaide, Glenda Herron was preparing to face one of the biggest challenges of her life.
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“Let Tom Dennis pay for it”
A fierce public backlash has erupted over a Naracoorte Lucindale Council motion to consider spending between $5,000 and $7,000 on a formal portrait for each mayoral tenure.
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Ratepayers face undisclosed weir bill
Naracoorte Lucindale ratepayers could be forced to fork out an undisclosed amount above the council’s $268,000 budget for a creek project designed, in part, to improve the town’s appearance and amenity.
Food bowl fights back
Alliance demands permanent fracking ban
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Help to keep lights on
A major battery energy storage facility worth an estimated $8-$10 million is set to strengthen Naracoorte’s electricity network, help keep the lights on across the district, and create long-term local employment over the next 20 years.
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Camp, cars, and animals
It was a Term 2 camp to remember for Naracoorte South Primary School’s Year 4 students.
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Celebration of faith, family, and cultures
The rich cultural diversity of the Naracoorte community was highlighted on July 26, as Max Life Church Naracoorte hosted its much-loved annual International Service.
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Eleven exciting first steps
Eleven smiling new Reception students have taken an exciting first step in their education, beginning their school journey at Naracoorte South Primary School on July 20.
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