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By Chris Oldfield.
CR DARREN Turner believes Naracoorte’s central business district ought to be supported with car parking to help the town grow. His comments came during a debate at council’s September 26, meeting which considered purchasing the former ANZ building and creating 24 parks for $1.6 million. “It’s in a central location in the […]

By Nasik Swami.
The debate on the upcoming vote for the Australian Indigenous Voice referendum has become “divisive” in the region, says Member of Barker Tony Pasin. Mr Pasin claimed the referendum was having a real impact on the Australian people.  “Necessarily emotive, this debate didn’t need to be as divisive as it has become,” […]

By Chris Oldfield. AN SA Government Gazette dated Thursday, July 3, 1873 carries a headline: New District Council.

It is followed by a report stating that part of the Hundred of Lacepede is proclaimed under the then District Councils Act.
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By Nasik Swami.
If you’re experiencing difficulties paying your council rates, the Tatiara District Council says help is available for you. Council chief executive officer Anne Champness said financial hardships and unemployment have topped the council’s list of reasons for rate arrears and nonpayment of rates. “We are very aware of the extra burden council […]

By Nasik Swami.
Naracoorte-Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross is ready to engage with the Country Cabinet when it holds its seventh meeting in Naracoorte next month. And Mr Ross says at the top of his list of things to be discussed with the Premier and his ministers will be the “region’s desperate need for an extra […]

By Nasik Swami.
The state government’s next country cabinet is coming to the South East and will be held in Naracoorte next month. The News has confirmed that a community forum will be held in Naracoorte on October 26, followed by a meeting of the state cabinet in Bordertown the next day. The government’s seventh […]

Shakeup for elected councillors and mayors. By Nasik Swami. New reforms targeting the local government sector will be a shakeup for elected councillors and mayors in the region. The council reforms planned for South Australia aim to strengthen calls to transform the local government sector, with many new national polls revealing the public’s strong appetite […]

By Nasik Swami. Member of Barker Tony Pasin has warned that the Labor government’s Aboriginal Heritage Reforms could undermine private property rights in the region. Mr Pasin claimed the reforms would force property owners to undergo expensive mandatory cultural surveys for basic activities such as mending fences or planting trees. The MPs comment follows the […]

MAYOR Patrick Ross has told his elected members there is “no such thing as a personal opinion, you will always be quoted as a councillor”. Mr Ross made the comment as part of his mayoral communication at Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s August 22 meeting in Frances. Referring to a confidential meeting for councillors which was held […]

An update from Naracoorte Lucindale Mayor Patrick Ross. By Patrick Ross, Mayor, Naracoorte Lucindale Council. As we have made it through the winter, it’s time to reflect and look forward to spring and summer. In the lead-up to the end of the financial year, your Council – both Elected Members and Staff – were busy […]