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By Rosie Legoe. Last week’s competition was the ‘Shepherds Hill’ Monthly Medal Stroke round generously sponsored by the England family who are long-time supporters of the Lucindale Country Club: special thanks to Min England sourcing such useful & beautiful prizes. Although fine & warm weather was enjoyed, the strong winds ‘put the wind up’ whilst […]
Opinion: Kim Radok, Credit Matters. Today, the business community is crying out for employees, yet there seems to be an almost universal campaign to ignore older workers in many businesses. By employing inexperienced and unprofessional employees rather than mature-aged workers, management is exposing their businesses to potentially many profit draining outcomes. The truth is however, […]
By Jenny Dickenson. Naracoorte Squash Club commenced their Spring Pennant last Wednesday night with 8 teams of 5 and it was great to see so many new and returning players to squash and we welcome all players for the new pennant. There were some long and great games on the first night ensuring it will […]
By Tim Delany, MLA. Cattle: LWB 18 – LWY – LWC 131 – OAY 15. Cattle numbers lifted to 686 at Naracoorte which was 147 head up on last week. Quality was from very good to average with an overall improvement. There was a lift in average weight with an increase in the pens of […]
By Sam Brooksby. A field of 76 (23 ladies and 53 men) played the Jane and Arthur Porter Classic – Day 1, on Saturday 9th September 2023 . Mens: A Grade winner: Tim Shortt 34 Pts (C/B); A Grade runner-up: Wade Stewart 34 Pts; B Grade winner: Michael Weatherall 40 Pts; B Grade runner-up: Luke […]
By Chris Oldfield. THE Frances community will soon boast a BMX track for residents and visiting families to enjoy. The community also hopes to sell its Town Hall and pump the proceeds into upgrades at the Frances Recreation Reserve. It is home to various sporting groups including Border Districts footballers who train in the dark […]
By Valma Jennings. Robe Bowling Club held their Summer Opening Day on Sunday 10th September on a lovely sunny day. President Harold Manton welcomed members and visitors. Patron & Life Member Vic Dawson sent down the first Jack and 2022-23 Club Champion Steve Farrell sent down the first bowl. Forty players played a game of […]
By Paul Mitchell . After 50 years of attending the Naracoorte races, safeguarding the club’s future has become the main mission for John ‘Yogi’ Telfer. Yogi worked for his bookmaker father Murray across the South East racing circuit – and beyond – for many years, then took a break before eventually joining the Naracoorte Racing Club […]
A Grade – Kingston 10.9 (69) def Mundulla 9.14 (68). Reserves – Keith 8.4 (52) def Kingston 7.8 (50) . Senior Colts – Kybybolite 16.14 (110) def Bordertown 4.4 (28). Junior Colts – Kybybolite 5.5 (35) def Keith 2.1 (13).
By Barb Altus. In the closest Preliminary Final in living memory, Kingston won their way into their first Grand Final in the KNT and their first since 2000 with a behind scored after extra time. Mundulla started well when, after minor scores by each team, Mundulla’s Grosser and McGrice forced the ball to Studham who […]
By Triple P: Positive Parenting Program. Children who are ‘fussy eaters’ are a common concern for families and can often be a source of anxiety and worry for parents and carers. Experts at the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program are giving families simple and practical tips to inject some more joy and adventure into […]
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