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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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By Nasik Swami
Are you unhappy with the way the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council handles road upgrade works in the district? If you are, then there’s some good news for you.
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By Chris Oldfield
“WHAT a difference a year makes,” said Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross, reflecting on his first 12 months as a civic leader. Tough economic conditions are gouging deep into the lives of many – a direct contrast to that leading up to last year’s November 10 SA local government elections.
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By Nasik Swami
When will the Bordertown community get a new medical hub? That’s the million-dollar question ratepayers are asking the Tatiara District Council that’s battling a “developer crisis”.
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By Chris Oldfield

The lack of a TAFE, children with special needs, the health bureaucracy, E-tag regulations, arts, rare earth mining, radiation therapy and plastics were among 16 questions asked at last week’s Country Cabinet forum in Naracoorte.

During a two-day whirlwind visit SA Premier Peter Malinauskas, his ministers and all department chiefs collectively met with hundreds of people as they travelled to various special spots within our region.

Their visit culminated in a public barbecue and Q&A forum last Thursday evening where almost 300 people crowded into the Naracoorte High School hall.
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By Nasik Swami

The big issues affecting the district will be spotlighted by the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council to the Premier and his ministers when the country cabinet visits the rural township this Thursday.

Critical issues such as agriculture, education, roads, reliable high-speed connectivity, emergency health hub, childcare, housing, and the development of the North Parklands will be on the agenda.

By Chris Oldfield
LOCAL polling booths returned a massive No vote to the Prime Minister’s recent $364 million referendum. The Barker electorate posted the highest percentage of No votes in the state with 82,025 people, or 78.72 percent rejecting a change to the constitution. The electorate of Grey taking in the northern areas of the […]

By Nasik Swami.
A total of $7,500 will be distributed to various community groups as part of the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council’s Community Chest Program for 2023-2024. Revealing this, council manager for finance and corporate, Alex Edmonds, said they received seven applications requesting a total of $16,257, but only four were approved. The distribution of funds for […]

By Chris Oldfield.
DOES Naracoorte’s CBD need more car parking, and if so, at what cost?  
Part of the former council’s $10m Town Centre Rejuvenation Plan included around 20 more car parks – by turning Ormerod St into a one way street with angle parking, and cutting into the Town Squares. In a push led […]

By Nasik Swami.
Twenty-seven additional towers across the Limestone Coast Service Area are needed to reduce mobile blackspot areas and boost high-speed data transfer in the district. Naracoorte-Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross says he is hopeful this will be done soon, as the Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) has started discussions on the issue. “Earlier […]