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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.
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 families went all-out to showcase their creativity. The event was a joyful celebration of reading, imagination, and community spirit— closing out Book Week with colour, laughter, and a touch of magic.
RISING from his first task as a livestock buyer on the walkway of the Naracoorte saleyards with Ian Perryman, Darren Thomas has piloted Thomas Foods International (TFI) into a global company with a $3 billion turnover.
Naracoorte’s Avenue Inn has proven that fine city dining can thrive in a country setting—and the recognition has been well worth the effort.
A WAVE of concern has swept through the Naracoorte community following a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, August 6.
Mayette Briggs, from Naracoorte, represents resilience, determination, and the transformative power of organ donation—a message central to her incredible journey.
AFTER surviving a head-on collision on the Riddoch Hwy, Maaoupe farmer Neil Engler wants to know why the Transport Department plants its trees so close to our main roads and highways.
TWO MEN from Hendon, a north-western suburb of Adelaide, have been taken into custody following an alleged break-in at the Macchia Jewellery store located on Ormerod Street in Naracoorte.
By Nasik Swami: SA Pathology has confirmed it is in the process of hiring additional staff to support the expansion of services at its Naracoorte collection centre. The move aims to extend operations to six days a week. This confirmation came in response to enquiries made by The News to the Department of Health regarding the current limited schedule, which sees the facility open only two days per week. We asked the department the following questions: What is the reason the SA Pathology clinic in Naracoorte is only open to the public two days a week (Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, excluding the lunch break)? With the local population on the rise and significant travel required to reach alternative clinics in Penola and Mount Gambier, do you believe the current two-day schedule adequately serves community needs? Are there any plans underway to expand the clinic’s operating hours […]
By Nasik Swami: Many local councils in the MacKillop electorate are facing serious financial strain, struggling to meet community demands while navigating complex partnerships with state and federal governments under the Local Government Act 1999. With a shrinking ratepayer base to draw income from, MacKillop MP Nick McBride is asking how regional councils—like Naracoorte Lucindale—can realistically keep up with growing demands and operational expectations. He raised concerns about whether the structure of the Local Government Act was unfairly favouring urban councils while putting smaller, rural councils in the South East at a disadvantage. According to Mr McBride, current local government regulations were placing excessive demands on small councils—expecting levels of service delivery that far exceeded their financial capacity. What’s really coming to light, McBride explained, was how local councils—regardless of size or budget—are lumped into the same category. He said they were expected to handle everything from planning and infrastructure […]
By Nasik Swami: Are the elected officials of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council fulfilling the commitments they made to you, the voters, when they campaigned for office in 2022? Are they effectively addressing community needs and ensuring your voices are heard? This week, The News starts a new series called “Attention councillors.” This Q&A initiative offers each council member a platform to candidly express their views, share their concerns, discuss their vision for the community, and assess their performance as district representatives. As part of this ongoing initiative, all elected representatives were invited to engage by responding to a set of questions. Some have already declined not to participate, citing various reasons. Our first Q&A is with Cr Andrew Downward: Positive feedback! The News: How has your experience this term been so far as an elected member of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council? Cr Downward: Enjoyable, although as with most things, it […]
By Nasik Swami: Teys Naracoorte facility, which currently employs 475 workers, will not experience any major changes to staffing levels following its recent acquisition by American food and protein industry giant Cargill. A joint spokesperson for Teys and Cargill confirmed to The News that the acquisition will have no “significant impact on roles” at the Naracoorte site, addressing concerns about potential workforce changes. “Together, the Teys family and Cargill have built a strong legacy, and Cargill remains committed to ensuring continuity and stability for Teys employees,” the spokesperson said. “Cargill recognises that it is the people who have made Teys a great place to work and will honour our commitment to providing satisfying and meaningful career paths in Australian agriculture. “We do not anticipate any significant impact on roles,” the spokesperson said. Teys Investments Pty Ltd and Cargill announced on June 5 that a wholly owned subsidiary of Cargill had […]
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