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The building of an indoor swimming facility at the Naracoorte Swimming Lake has been put on ice, with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council ruling out progressing with the project at this stage.
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.
IN the wake of two of the toughest seasons on record, AJ & PA McBride is selling Victoria’s largest farm, Telopea Downs.
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 […]
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