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By Chris Oldfield ANOTHER acting CEO will soon be called on to fill the void at Robe District Council’s August meeting. Current acting CEO Debbie Brokenshire is unable to attend and she initially called on the director of childcare Karla Dew to cover council’s August meeting as its acting CEO. Ms Brokenshire, founder of The […]
By Chris Oldfield DEBBIE Brokenshire of The Governator, was this month ratified by Robe District Council as its acting CEO. Although Ms Brokenshire will miss the next monthly meeting, she will be back until October 31, or until the CEO position is filled. Appointed for the next four months by Robe mayor Lisa Ruffell, Ms […]
Your Say: Ken Grundy, Naracoorte Most power prices have risen by 25% but there are some reported to soon double. The feeble answers provided across the board say to ‘put on an extra jumper’ or ‘shop around’. Just imagine if basic food or fuel prices suddenly rose by such astronomical amounts – there would be […]
By Nasik Swami Strangulation of women has emerged as a new trend among perpetrators of domestic violence in Naracoorte and its surrounding towns. The revelation was made by the Limestone Coast Domestic Violence Service (LCDVS), which noted an increase in reports of women being strangled by their intimate partners in the last six months. LCDVS […]
By Shane Smith This is my latest book on the military history of Naracoorte, this is my 5th book on Naracoortes military history the book is titled Findlaters Men, consisting 319 pages, over 20 photos and full nominal roll it covers the formation of the Naracoorte Half Squadron South Australian Mounted Rifles 1900/12. The title […]
Column: Kerrie Cleggett, IN 2 HEALTH In the fast-paced world we live in where convenience sometimes takes preference – it’s crucial to prioritize a healthy lifestyle that nourishes both body and mind. Here are some of my top tips: 1. Balanced Diet: Eat a range of fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains, and healthy fats. Reduce processed […]
By Chris Oldfield NARACOORTE’S Lachlan Haynes says he is “seriously considering” standing for Liberal preselection when nominations open for MacKillop. Radiation therapy, rural doctors, housing availability, local access to training and education for trades and services, road maintenance – the issues roll off the tongue of Mr Haynes who last year was elected an SA […]
I have come to the conclusion that it is no longer tenable for me to remain in the Liberal party. I have been a proud member of this party for more than 30 years, so this has been an extremely difficult decision for me. I believe my constituents and electorate will be better served by […]
By Nasik Swami A lot of money will be spent on upgrading the Naracoorte Hospital in the next 12 months to ensure it provides “good and safe” services to the public. Limestone Coast Local Health Network Board chairman Grant King says they have received $8million from the state government for stage one upgrade work at […]
By Naomi Fallon, Tatiara District Council, Director Walkway Gallery Entries for the Tatiara Art Prize will close at the end of this month. Held every two years, the $10,000 acquisitive prize invites submissions of new or recent work by Australian artists in any medium, other than photography. Presented by the Walkway Gallery since 2013, the […]
By Josie Collins, Media Manager, Naracoorte Lucindale Council LOCALS can once again enjoy free entry to the Naracoorte Caves when they take along their visiting family or friends in the re-launch of an exciting initiative to strengthen our unique connection with the World Heritage site. The timely re-launch of the initiative at the start of […]
By Sophie, founder of the charity Running for Premature Babies I started this charity 17 years ago after losing all three of my prematurely born triplets to their prematurity. I wanted to reach out to you as a local young man in your community who was born at the same gestation as my triplets but […]
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