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McBride praises Picton visit

McBride praises Picton visit

By Chris Oldfield. AN $8 million program for the Naracoorte Hospital includes many improvements, but not the full cost of a maternity section upgrade. However, together with a $1 million review of health services, Member for MacKillop Nick McBride remains “excited about health” following a recent visit by Health Minister Chris Picton. He also hopes future funding will improve all hospitals in the MacKillop electorate rather than just “a Taj Mahal at Naracoorte”. Speaking at the August 11, Limestone Coast Local Government Association meeting, Mr McBride praised the recent whirlwind tour by SA Health Minister Chris Picton. The tour took in whistlestop visits to Keith, Bordertown, Naracoorte and Mount Gambier, on August 9. The following day included tours at Millicent, Kingston and Meningie Hospitals. The News understands specialist rural local doctors, critical to country hospitals, were not invited by the SA health bureaucracy. “It was a hell of a tour. […]

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Give Back Program: Naracoorte Rangers Baseball Club

Give Back Program: Naracoorte Rangers Baseball Club

By Martin Wirper. With the 2023/24 baseball season fast approaching the News Gives Back donation has come just in time for The Naracoorte Rangers. Work is needed on the grounds before play can begin for the year and the donation will help cover costs to spray out weeds and keep the mower full of fuel. […]

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Finals Footy

Finals Footy

Border Districts and Kingston won the first two A grade games in the 2023 KNTFL finals series last weekend. In the qualifying final at Penola on Saturday, Borders were too good in the second half for Keith and won 10.11 to 7.7. In the elimination final on Sunday at Keith, Kingston were far too strong for Naracoorte and won 15.10 to 10.11. The results mean Borders advance to this Saturday’s second semi-final, while Keith will play Kingston in the knockout first semi-final on Sunday. The season is over for Naracoorte after their loss. In last Saturday’s qualifying final, nerves would have been high among the Borders faithful with their side not having played finals for many years. The match started evenly with Keith holding slight leads at the first change and half time, up 5.4 to 4.6. But Borders had a decisive third quarter kicking three goals to none, to […]

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Finals Footy

Opinion: Bush Turkey

Umpiring has unfortunately been back in the headlines in the last couple of weeks – after that goal umpire made a wrong call which apparently cost the Adelaide Crows a premiership. Now I know I might be biased as a non-Crows supporter, and even more biased because I support their hated rivals, but I still think the footy world has gone too bananas about the decision. Crows fans are just a bit too passionate at the best of times, but they’ve gone over the top on this one. Yes, it looks like the umpire made a clear mistake, and yes it was surprising and disappointing that they didn’t call for a goal review, since that seems to happen 20 times in games when no one cares – let alone at such an important time in an important game. I can at least see the situation from the Crows point of […]

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Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association

Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association

Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association By Sally Bywater Qualifying Final results A Grade Penola 49 (Tegan Lythgo) d Lucindale 40 (Holly Ogilvie) A Reserves Penola 42 (Kim Wilson) d Bordertown 39 (Tahlia O’Sullivan) B Grade Lucindale 42 (Kate Edmonds) d Border Districts 34 (Melissa Jordan) C Grade Mundulla 32 (Clare Moore) d Bordertown 20 (Isabelle Damin) Division 1 Penola 49 (Tess Porter) d Naracoorte 45 (Evie Modra-Ryan) Division 2 Naracoorte 40 (Ava Woosnam) d Keith 31 (Kali Dick) Division 3 Naracoorte 38 (Georgie Midwinter) d Bordertown 32 (Tayla Hampel) 13 & Under A Naracoorte 40 ( Georgie Midwinter) d Kybybolite 35 (Eva Tierney) Elimination Final results A Grade Kybybolite 58 (Charlee Hodges) d Border Districts 43 (Poppy Moyle-Read) A Reserves Keith 52 (Fiona Evans) d Mundulla 45 (Lara Wiese) B Grade Mundulla 44 (Teagan Stone) d Bordertown 42 (Emma Orrock) C Grade Padthaway 31 (Michelle Maynard) d Lucindale 22 (Jodie […]

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Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association

KNTNA Match reports

By Sally Bywater. Qualifying Final  A Grade Penola had a strong start creating turnovers and goalies were finishing well. Lucindale’s nerves settled in the second quarter with some great turnovers by Nikki Smart and Holly Ogilvie to bring the scores back to even at the main break, 23 all.  Accurate shooting by both Penola’s goalies saw them having a 6 goal lead coming into the fourth quarter, 38-32. Penola were too strong in the end to finish with a 9 goal win. A Reserves A very closely contested first half with both teams creating pressure down the court. Natalie Twigden was very effective in attack for Bordertown with Sally Skeer creating many options for her shooters in attack for Penola. The third quarter started with many turnovers with neither team taking advantage. The match settled in the last, going goal for goal, with Penola finishing on top. B Grade Border […]

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The battle against plastic pollution in Australia

The battle against plastic pollution in Australia

Your Say: Heather Heggie, Naracoorte. The neurological damage from the forever chemicals and others, is well documented now after years of cover ups, and class actions are continuing against the chemical manufacturers. (Watch “Blackwater” starring Mark Ruffalo). Noosa was the first community in Australia to become plastic free and now others are joining the Boomerang […]

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Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association

KNTNA Junior reports

By Georgia Gill. Qualifying Final Div 1 – Penola vs Naracoorte Naracoorte had the better start in their clash against Penola, taking a four goal lead into quarter time. Led by Porter who was dominant throughout the match in the midcourt, Penola bounced back in the second as they went into halftime up by the smallest of margins. All four goalies shot with incredible accuracy in a skilled game of netball, particularly Modra-Ryan who held her nerve for Naracoorte in the third term to head into the last quarter with the two teams locked on 37 goals apiece. Penola found another gear in the final quarter to take the win by four goals, 49 to 45, earning the right to face minor premiers Kingston next weekend. Div 2 – Naracoorte vs Keith With one win each in their two meetings during the season, the Division 2 clash between Naracoorte and […]

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Vandalism worry

Vandalism worry

By Nasik Swami. Vandals have wreaked havoc on a newly renovated $250,000 Market Square Playground, which was scheduled to open to the public this week. Naracoorte-Lucindale Council confirmed damage to the newly fitted equipment, including the soft flooring. Council CEO Trevor Smart told this newspaper that the repair works would come at a cost to the ratepayers and the community, and the opening of the recreational facility will be delayed while the soft-fall areas are replaced. Mr Smart said the council was looking at expanding CCTV coverage at specific sites in the area to curb the issue of vandalism and apprehend vandals. “We already have some CCTV coverage and will be looking to expand our coverage at specific sites. This had bought us some success in apprehending vandals (through SAPOL),” Mr Smart said. “If vandals are identifiable, they will be referred to SAPOL. We also rely on our community to […]

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Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association – Semi Finals draw

Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association – Semi Finals draw 2023 Second Semi Final: 2nd September to be played at Mundulla: 9.00am – Division 2 – Border Districts v Naracoorte 10.30am – Division 1 – Kingston v Penola 10.30am – 13 & Under A – Bordertown v Naracoorte 12.000noon – B Grade – Penola v Lucindale 12.00noon – Division 3 – Kybybolite v Naracoorte 1.30pm – A Reserves – Naracoorte v Penola 1.30pm – C Grade – Penola v Mundulla 3.00pm – A Grade – Keith v Penola 2023 First Semi Final: 3rd September to be played at Padthaway: 9.00am – Division 2 – Keith v Bordertown 10.30am – Division 1 – Naracoorte v Keith 10.30am – 13 & Under A – Kybybolite v Penola 12.000noon – B Grade – Border Districts v Mundulla 12.00noon – Division 3 – Bordertown v Border Districts 1.30pm – A Reserves – Bordertown v Keith […]

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Plans for digital signs

Plans for digital signs

By Nasik Swami. Plans have been tabled for the installation of multiple electronic noticeboard signs in the township of Naracoorte. The council agreed in its July meeting for the administration to investigate potential options and locations for the installation of multiple electronic noticeboard signs in the township. Looking at costs, one double-sided electronic noticeboard could cost ratepayers between $21,000 and $23,000. At the June 2023 ordinary meeting of council, Cr Craig McGuire provided some preliminary information on the use of electronic information signs from the Rural City of Murray Bridge (RCMB). In the meeting, it was resolved that council administration provide a report for the July 2023 council meeting on the possible use of an electronic information sign to be used as a communication tool within the township of Naracoorte. RCMB has a newly installed electronic information sign on Adelaide Road, which is used to promote council-only events. Cr McGuire […]

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Squash Club Championships

Squash Club Championships

By Jenny Dickenson. Michelle Coomans and Justin Lobb are the two new Club Champions for the Naracoorte Squash Club. After some good matches during the competition Michelle won her final against Mel in 4 games with plenty of points scored by both players in a very even contest. Justin and Jack had their usual long […]

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