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Your Say: Philip Cornish
The Middle East is a flashpoint of concern for much of the world at this moment in time. With many claims and counter claims for the holy Land of Israel, how do we make sense of it all?
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By Kirsty Starling
A tricky weekend of tennis with half the teams having to cancel due to heavy downpours in Naracoorte. The Lucindale crews toughed it out in the rain and played on the slightly more forgiving lawn courts. Well done to everyone for a cracking first half of the season.
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Your Say: Cliff Hignett, Naracoorte
This week, Tony Pasin voted against the Murray Darling plan water buybacks. Once again, he has sold out the electors of Barker. The whole purpose of the buybacks is to ensure that the river continues to flow – just a little bit – even in times of drought.
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By Linda Prentice
On Sunday 3rd Dec the inaugural Steve Mark Memorial Fours and pairs tournament was held in beautiful conditions. Twenty teams competed on the day, and clubs represented were Keith, Kingston, Millicent, Mt Gambier, Naracoorte, Padthaway, Port MacDonnell, Robe, and Naracoorte RSL.
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By Nasik Swami
Do you have your congratulations in order?
Naracoorte-Lucindale Council mayor Patrick Ross says the council needs to be congratulated on the drainage works that have been carried out over the past few years.
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By Linda Prentice
The only pennant game played this week for round 10 at Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club, was the ladies on Friday. As temperatures were going to be high it was an early start at Penola. Robyn Hansen, Linda Prentice, Sandra Green and Kirstin Brighton had a tough game against Kathryn Brooks and were nine down at the 15-end short break.
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By Nasik Swami
Flick the switch off and save power.
It sounds obvious, but if you don’t get into the habit of saving energy, you might be digging deeper into your pocket to pay for energy bills in the coming months. Spiralling energy costs are having a devastating impact on everyone in South Australia.
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By Max Clifford
The field of 49 ventured to Port MacDonnell on a fine but breezy day and found the 9 hole course in good condition, but of course they went for the renowned hospitality of morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, their ladies doing a fabulous job.
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By Deb Redman, Riddoch Business and Community Association
The festive season in Penola Coonawarra has taken on a sustainable twist this year with the launch of the Trash to TREE-mendous Community Christmas Exhibition. In a bid to foster creativity, community engagement, and draw visitors to the region, businesses and individuals have been invited to showcase their ingenuity by crafting unique Christmas trees from everyday odds and ends.
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By Michael Waters
Semi finals
The A grade semi finals were played between the top four teams. After much discussion, and a bit of a hold up to proceedings, games commenced. The hold up to proceedings was due to a discussion as to who plays who.
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The Lighthouse in the Limelight
By Alison Stillwell, Kingston SE Branch, National Trust of SA
It dominates the Kingston township skyline and is a recognised visitor experience, but the Shine On Sunday event took the Lighthouse onto the stage.
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By Martin Wirper
Despite the wet weather the game between Naracoorte and Central Magpies continued as scheduled. Brady Fox pitched and Dawson Fox caught for the first game. Central Magpies were able to get bat on ball but were unable to find gaps in the fielding in their first innings.
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