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Congratulations to our NLC Australia Day Award Winners

Congratulations to our NLC Australia Day Award Winners

By Josie Collins, Naracoorte Lucindale Council
Naracoorte Lucindale Council is proud to announce its 2024 Australia Day award winners. The award winners are: Lucindale Citizen of the Year – Erin McWaters for her outstanding contribution to the Lucindale community, particularly her volunteer work and fundraising contributions.
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Congratulations to our NLC Australia Day Award Winners

Tatiara Australia Day celebrations

By Anne Champness, CEO, Tatiara District Council
Tatiara District Council will honour its leading citizen and event of 2023 at an Australia Day ceremony at the Wolseley Oval, Wolseley on 26 January 2024. Tatiara District Council Mayor Liz Goossens said the day would begin with the traditional Australia Day breakfast at 8.00am and music by Amy Verco.
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Ad hoc spray investigation

Ad hoc spray investigation

By Chris Oldfield
Some ad hoc weed spraying around Naracoorte is being investigated by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council. During Naracoorte’s peak tourist season some high traffic areas have been maimed with strips of poisoned lawn and areas with blotchy sprayed patches.
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Robe Community Paramedics

Robe Community Paramedics

Hansard from Parliament
By Monique Crossling, Office of Nick McBride, MP
Mr McBRIDE (MacKillop): My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the Robe community paramedics continue to be funded past their current contract? Mr Speaker, with your leave and the leave of the house, I will explain. Leave granted.
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Radiation therapy roundtable urges regional reform

Radiation therapy roundtable urges regional reform

By Elise Baker, Liberal Party
South Australia’s leading experts and advocates in radiation therapy attended a roundtable hosted by the State and Federal Opposition, which highlighted that access to these services is far from optimal and more must be done to close the gap – particularly for those living in regional South Australia.
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Kingston District Council appoints new CEO

Kingston District Council appoints new CEO

By Mayor Jeff Pope, Kingston District Council
Kingston District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Mr Ian Hart. Ian brings extensive leadership experience to Kingston District Council having been a CEO in multiple organisations, in addition to several senior executive team roles, across a diverse career spanning local and state government as well as community-based organisations, including Derwent Valley Council, Regional Development Victoria, Bendigo Heritage Attractions, Bendigo Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Racing SA.
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A time for reflection before more action in MacKillop

A time for reflection before more action in MacKillop

By Nick McBride MP, Member for MacKillop
As we head into the busy Christmas period, it’s time to take stock and reflect on the year that was, while also looking forward to the year ahead.  Year 2023 was certainly a time of change for me, with my decision to turn Independent a significant one. 
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Draining Red tape

Draining Red tape

By Chris Oldfield
GOVERNMENT red tape had to be addressed before Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross could take up his position as a local government representative on the SE Water Conservation and Drainage Board (SEWCDB). Operating under special legislation, the SEWCD Act mainly provides for the conservation and management of water and the prevention of
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Draining Red tape

Promises and performance

Last year, on September 28, you had the opportunity to “meet the candidates” for the Naracoorte Lucindale Council Elections at the Town Hall. When nominations closed at noon on September 6, 2022, the council had received two nominations for the position of mayor and 16 nominations for the 10 councillor positions.
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Draining Red tape

A rich and useful life

By Chris Oldfield
A HIGHLY respected former Lucindale District Council councillor, James “Jimmy” Young, has been remembered for “living a rich and useful life”.  Cr Cameron Grundy gave condolences to the Young family on behalf of Naracoorte Lucindale Council at its October 24 meeting.
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Draining Red tape

Sports centre options

By Chris Oldfield
THE Naracoorte Lucindale Council seeks your feedback about whether to spend $8 million on new basketball/netball facilities, or $35 million on a new sports complex. People can offer their feedback by writing to the council, talking to one of their elected members or voicing their opinion via the council’s website.
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Cr Ireland seeks two reports

Cr Ireland seeks two reports

By Chris Oldfield
THE state of the Frances Hall, maintenance required and whether it can be sold will be investigated following a two part motion by Cr Peter Ireland. Cr Ireland called for a report into such matters at the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s September 26 meeting in a motion which was seconded by Cr Cameron Grundy.
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