Local e-scooter users are being warned to strictly follow the law or face heavy penalties, as concerns grow over the way some riders are allegedly using footpaths.
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Locals fight to keep bridge open
Strong community opposition has emerged against the potential decommissioning of the Struan Road bridge, with the majority of residents urging Naracoorte Lucindale Council to keep the key crossing open.
Major cabinet shake-up, Picton dumped as Health minister
In a sweeping post-election cabinet reshuffle, premier Peter Malinauskas has removed Chris Picton from the critical Health portfolio, handing the role instead to Blair Boyer.
Mayor pay push splits council
A push to increase the mayor’s pay has split Naracoorte Lucindale Council, with councillors clashing over rising demands of the role ― and whether ratepayers should foot the bill.
Dialysis push gains urgency, council backing
Access to life-saving dialysis services in Naracoorte has reached a “crucial point”, with elected members moving swiftly to back a community-led push for urgent action at the March 24 Naracoorte Lucindale Council meeting.
Housing plan takes shape
Naracoorte Lucindale Council is continuing to map out the future of housing across the district, but key decisions on where and how development will occur are still some time away.
Man charged over ANCOR breach, weapons
A 29-year-old man from the South East will appear in the Naracoorte Magistrates Court on April 10 for breaching his Australian National Child Offender Register (ANCOR) reporting obligations, possessing prohibited weapons, and an ice pipe.
“I am sorry”
McBride ends political career
NLC supports cave research
Naracoorte Lucindale Council will contribute $60,000 towards a $900,000 Naracoorte Caves research project over three years.
Classroom without walls
A new “classroom without walls” has taken shape at Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte, where students will learn about food, sustainability, and community through a hands-on garden kitchen.
Pump panic
Motorists across the district and the region are being urged not to panic buy fuel and risk repeating the toilet paper shortages seen during COVID, as rising global oil prices begin to filter through to local bowsers.
“MacKillop sidelined”
Is MacKillop getting a fair deal?
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