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A dead seabird found at Robe Marina has become the first Australian seabird confirmed to have H5 bird flu, prompting authorities to urge the public not to touch sick or dead birds as surveillance continues across South Australia.
The delayed local government elections are already creating new planning pressures for the Naracoorte Lucindale Council.
When will the people of MacKillop get a long-term solution for consistent regional free-to-air television broadcasting?
Naracoorte Lucindale Council has formally adopted its Local Area Housing Strategy after receiving just three submissions during a 21-day public consultation period.
Questions over whether the Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) is now in a stronger position after years of challenges sparked discussion at Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s May meeting as ratepayers face a higher membership contribution this financial year.
Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has welcomed a major expansion of the state government’s Patient Assistance Travel Scheme (PATS), saying the increased support is “fantastic news” for regional patients, while stressing that people in the Limestone Coast should not have to travel hundreds of kilometres for specialist healthcare in the first place.
MacKillop farmers are calling for stronger long-term fuel security as the federal government prepares to wind back its temporary fuel excise relief, warning regional Australia remains vulnerable to supply disruptions and rising fuel costs.
Naracoorte Lucindale ratepayers will face a second consecutive 5 per cent rates increase as the council commits to its biggest-ever investment in roads, while a heated debate over a controversial $415,000 rural road upgrade exposed divisions over spending priorities.
Naracoorte Lucindale ratepayers have spent more than $21,000 restoring one of the district’s most cherished symbols, the Town Clock.
Naracoorte Lucindale ratepayers could wait an extra five months to elect their next council under extraordinary state government legislation.
With the Limestone Coast expected to host one of next April’s Gather Round fixtures, South Australia’s successful bid to secure the AFL Festival of Footy until at least 2029 is being seen as a major opportunity to drive visitors, investment and economic activity into regional communities.
NARACOORTE Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has blasted a push to delay South Australia’s local government elections, warning councils, candidates, and communities should not be left in limbo after years of preparation, months of planning, and public resources already committed to delivering a November vote.
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