The Naracoorte Lucindale Council has sounded the alarm on strip-mining in the Limestone Coast, warning there are “too many unanswered questions” and serious community concerns that must be addressed before any mining proposals go ahead.




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Naracoorte on the rise
That’s the message from Spendmapp by Geografia, which has singled out the Naracoorte Lucindale Council for its economic momentum and community-first approach.
Red Cross branch closes after 86 years of service
The Naracoorte branch of the Australian Red Cross has been officially disbanded, ending 86 years of service to the district.

Council backs $17.5k overhaul of town clock
A cherished symbol of Naracoorte’s identity and community spirit is set for a full-scale revival, with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council approving $17,550 to refurbish the town’s iconic Smith Street clock.
Silly Solly’s grand opening at Mount Gambier Central
After much anticipation, Silly Solly’s is officially opening its doors at Mount Gambier Central on September 18, 2025, at 9:00am—bringing unbeatable value and fun to the heart of the community.

McBrides to sell Telopea
IN the wake of two of the toughest seasons on record, AJ & PA McBride is selling Victoria’s largest farm, Telopea Downs.

Homelessness, housing storm
The Limestone Coast is facing a worsening homelessness crisis, with Naracoorte among the towns where families, young people, and older residents are being pushed to the brink by rising housing costs and limited rental availability.
Hospital ordeal
A family has spoken out about what they describe as a “distressing and unsafe” ordeal at the taxpayer-funded Naracoorte Hospital, after a woman trampled by a cow was left battling what they claim were misdiagnosed fractures, lost medical notes, and an emergency department squeezed into a carpeted former children’s ward mid-renovation.
Fuel price pinch
MOTORISTS in Naracoorte are once again feeling the pinch at the bowser, with petrol prices stubbornly hovering above $1.79 per litre.
McBride: Region not yet ready for radiation therapy service
Member for MacKillop, Nick McBride, says while he strongly supports the idea of a radiation therapy service being established in the Limestone Coast, the region is not yet ready to host such a facility.
Blown tyres and scam
Have you ever driven the stretch between Naracoorte and Bordertown and feared the next bump might leave you with a blown tyre or bent rim?

Storybook characters come to life
Naracoorte’s Sunrise Christian School wrapped up its 2025 Book Week celebrations in dazzling style with a parade on August 22, bringing storybook characters to life. From an Optimus Prime that actually transformed to the Gruffalo, Sleeping Beauty, the cast of Inside Out 2, and even the mischievous duo Thing 1 and Thing 2, students and […]

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