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Mixed reaction to rate hike

Mixed reaction to rate hike

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Chris Oldfield
Elected members have had a mixed reaction to a business plan and budget prepared by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s management team. A shock 5.8 percent rate hike is included in the 53 page document unveiled at a special May 1 council meeting.
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Naracoorte Market Report 7/5/2024

Naracoorte Market Report 7/5/2024

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Peter Kerr, MLA
Cattle: LWB 29 – LWY 746 – LWC 145 – OAY 20
Numbers rose this week at Naracoorte as agents yarded 944 liveweight and open auction cattle consisting of 750 yearlings and grown cattle, 145 cows, 29 bulls and 20 open auction calves.
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2 ways to help The News help you

2 ways to help The News help you

by | May 14, 2024 | ,

By Michael Waite, Founder/Volunteer
This month The News celebrates its 4th birthday and reaches its 200th edition and we need your help more than ever to continue. We have seen the economic pressure building on our communities and the past year has been extra challenging.
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Mixed reaction to rate hike

Waste plan dumped

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Nasik Swami
The establishment of a materials recovery facility (MRF) by the Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) in the South East has been put on hold. The LCLGA made this decision after already spending $50,000 on the initial consultancy work for the project.
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Mixed reaction to rate hike

Dirt roads

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Nasik Swami
Serious concerns are being raised about the deteriorating condition of our dirt roads and the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s ability to maintain them. The News visited some of the dirt roads in Naracoorte to see for itself their deteriorating conditions. Some of the dirt roads lack constant patrol grading and are riddled with
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Your Say

Your Say

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

Nominate your Local Mental Health Champion for the Australian Mental Health Prize!
Your say: Lucy Brogden AM and Allan Fels AO, Co-Chairs of the Australian Mental Health Prize Advisory Group
As co-chairs of the Australian Mental Health Prize, we’re reaching out to Australian communities to encourage nominations for the 2024 Prize.
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The News Gives Back Program: Lucindale PA&H Society

The News Gives Back Program: Lucindale PA&H Society

by | May 14, 2024 | , ,

By Laura Rivett
The Lucindale PA&H Society held its 125th show in February 2024.  We are a small country show, with a small committee. We appreciate any donations we can get. These donations go towards entertainment on show day, book printing and advertising, prizes,  and more. 
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World-class race track

World-class race track

by | May 7, 2024 | ,

By Nasik Swami
Major upgrade works have begun at the Bordertown Speedway to make the facility a “world-class” race track. Once completed, the project aims to put Bordertown on the map, with a facility big enough to attract all types of racing.
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Mixed reaction to rate hike

Elected rep wants catering

by | May 7, 2024 | , ,

By Nasik Swami
WHILE many in the country struggle to put food on the table, an elected member of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council has a different demand.  Cr Tom Dennis wants the council to provide catering for meetings held outside the chambers. 
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Naracoorte Libs discuss key issues

Naracoorte Libs discuss key issues

by | May 7, 2024 | ,

By Nasik Swami
The Naracoorte Branch of the Liberal Party had a successful annual general meeting last month, focusing on key issues affecting the electorate. President Robert Bull, who was re-elected to the position, said, “they had a well-attended and informative meeting”.
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SPORT: Issue 198 8/5/2024

SPORT: Issue 198 8/5/2024

by | May 7, 2024 | , ,

SPORT: Issue 198 8/5/2024
23rd Annual Two Cocks Charity Golf Day
Footy report
KNTFL: Mundulla v Border Districts
KNTNA results, Round 4
KNTNA A Grade match reports
KNTNA Junior Report
Naracoorte Hockey
Squash Grand Final
Lucindale Ladies Golf
Lucindale Mens Golf
Bordertown Gun Club
SE District Women’s Pennant
Bridge@Bowls
Apsley Golf Club
Apsley Motorsport Club

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McBride supports bid for local contractors

McBride supports bid for local contractors

by | May 7, 2024 | ,

By Chris Oldfield
A $2400 work order to fix a broken tap at a local school reflects how a State Government system is open for dishonest behaviour. Independent Member for MacKillop Nick McBride also described how difficult it was for local contractors to be approved as capable of doing even minor government work at schools.
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