The South Australian Labor Party has named its Mount Gambier candidate for the March 2026 state election but continues to keep quiet on who will contest the neighbouring seat of MacKillop.
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Battery plan backlash
Council raises alarm, TagEnergy defends Naracoorte mega-battery proposal
NLC admin praised
NARACOORTE Lucindale Council’s administration has been praised for its submission regarding a proposed Kincraig Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on Fogarty’s Rd, Naracoorte.
Shovel-ready ELC needs govt backing
With local families facing long childcare waitlists and growing pressure to access early learning services, Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte says it is ready to deliver a new not-for-profit Early Learning Centre (ELC) — but cannot do it alone.
Fixing GP ties at Naracoorte Hospital
The state government says it has “a much better relationship” with Naracoorte’s general practitioners than in previous years, acknowledging past breakdowns while signalling renewed willingness to work together to support local hospital services.
‘Revisit’ fire season start
EMERGENCY services minister Rhiannon Pearce was asked in state Parliament to revisit the November 1 start to the Lower South East fire danger season.
Spring rain brings relief, but finances still dry
Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross says while the recent spring rain has brought some relief to local farmers, the financial scars of this year’s dry spell remain.
Man charged with child sex crimes
A 40-year-old man has been charged with online child sex offences and will appear at the Bordertown Magistrates Court on 19 December.
Lake’s new steps
THIS summer, everyone — young, old or less mobile — will have a chance to enjoy the sparkling waters of Naracoorte Swimming Lake, thanks to a community-driven project that has transformed accessibility at one of the town’s most beloved landmarks.
She’s a threat
Independent member for MacKillop, Nick McBride, says he sees newly-endorsed Liberal candidate Rebekah Rosser as a “threat” to his hold on the seat heading into next year’s state election — but insists his independence puts him in the “box seat” to deliver more for the electorate.
Lock up!
NARACOORTE police are urging people to lock their houses, vehicles, and farms following a series of crimes which have kept them busy throughout October.
Where do we go?
The state government has no plans to restore 24-hour police station operations in Naracoorte or other Limestone Coast towns, despite growing frustration from regional communities over slow response times and reduced police visibility.
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