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Austrian family return after 15 years

Austrian family return after 15 years

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

By David & Leanne Robertson. Fifteen years ago, back in 2008, David & Leanne Robertson were on a weekend camping trip with their family at Halls Gap in Victoria. Alongside them, was a family from Austria, also exploring the area for a few days. As happens, on camping trips, the two families got chatting and despite only sharing 3 or 4 nights together, a friendship was formed. Andy & Petra, along with their two young boys, were in Australia for a 10-month long holiday. As their date of departure was getting closer, they were making plans to leave their vehicle and camping gear in lock-up storage in Sydney as they hoped to return within a couple of years to see more of the country. After inquiring about options, it became obvious that this wasn’t a viable plan as storage costs were quite prohibitive. Having kept in touch with each other […]

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Lucindale Ladies Golf 6th September 2023

Lucindale Ladies Golf 6th September 2023

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

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 putting precariously on our fast greens. Thankfully the natives are flowering magnificently & at times helped soothe souls who were tested by either their golf or swooping magpies. We all loved seeing Audrey Brooker back at the clubhouse & great seeing Sharon Menz again after her Queensland holiday. A highlight of the day for majority of golfers was the magnificent monthly medal lunch, thank you to Julie Wilks & Petrina Smith who provided fish & chips! Huge congratulations to the September Monthly Medal, A Grade Gross & Nett Winner, Nicole Hocking with a nett 71 […]

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Experienced employees

Experienced employees

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

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, generally, mature-aged workers bring many vital skills and experiences to the business. Furthermore, management has nothing to fear as these employees are mostly not interested in taking their jobs and unlike many younger employees, generally have better workplace ethics. There is an old saying, “… you cannot put an old head on young shoulders.” The same applies to your employees. True, younger employees are not burdened by past history, and are generally thinking differently about how a business may operate. In the day-to-day affairs of managing a business however, they lack the experience of older […]

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Squash Spring Pennant: Round 1

Squash Spring Pennant: Round 1

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

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 be an interesting 12 weeks. Returning player Bryce who has not played for many years started the season well with a convincing win over Ewen who has stepped up to No. 2 with a big improvement last pennant. Vicki had a huge 5-setter to start the pennant against junior Jordy who was filling in for Lorraine who has had knee surgery and we look forward to her returning soon. Andrew and Jack also had a long and very close 5-set match with Andrew getting 2 more points 63-61 although Jack won the final set 17-15 […]

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Naracoorte Market Report 5/09/2023

Naracoorte Market Report 5/09/2023

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

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 well covered grown and younger cattle offered in the trade run and another good selection of beef cows. The usual buying galley attended in a generally firm to dearer market. Prices for the heavy well covered grown cattle were from firm to 10c dearer, cows on average sold between 3c to 10c stronger and up to 15c in places and the bulls improved 5c to 10c/kg. The few vealer pens sold unchanged and the majority of the yearling cattle of good quality were also firm to 10c/kg dearer. Some of the yearling prices for the […]

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Naracoorte Golf Club results

Naracoorte Golf Club results

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

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 Gibbs 38 Pts; C Grade winner: Brett Patterson 41 Pts; C Grade runner-up: George Porter 37 Pts. Ladies: A Grade winner: Colleen Hamilton 24 Pts; A Grade runner-up: Kim Trueman 23 Pts; B Grade winner: Cathy Lawrie 38 Pts; B Grade runner-up: Chris McDonald 33 Pts. Ball Rundown: Men: 36: James Fulton; 35: Jordan Borg, Ben Carter;  33: Michael Shapel.  Ladies:  29: Effie Shapel; 28: Rosie Legoe; 27: Jill Steen; Nearest to Pins: Farmers Leap: Cathy Lawrie; Naracoorte Print: Trevor Smith. Bushman’s Arms Nearest to Pins: Men A Grade: N/A; Men B Grade: Barry Munn; […]

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NLC tours Frances

NLC tours Frances

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

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 with no lights in one pocket of the oval. And, as the fire season looms, a “wick” full of native vegetation and weeds needs to be cleared along the disused railway line stretching about 5km between Little Desert National Park and Frances. Those were some of the items raised by Frances Progress Association chairman Danielle Moore during a visit to the township by Naracoorte Lucindale Council for its August meeting. Several councillors met in the Town Square before the August 22 council meeting to view the completed $212,000 nature-based project which opened in November 2021. […]

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Robe Bowling Club report

Robe Bowling Club report

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

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 […]

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Racing club’s future on Yogi’s mind

Racing club’s future on Yogi’s mind

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

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 […]

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KNT Preliminary Final action.

2023 A Grade Preliminary Final – Mundulla v Kingston

by | Sep 12, 2023 | , ,

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 wheeled and goaled two minutes in. After another two behinds by the Saints and determined defence by Gambranis their Captain Tom Rogers directed the ball to Harding who passed to Warner who kicked truly to give Kingston the lead fourteen minutes in. The Tigers levelled the score with two more minor scores before Kuchel and Ballinger drove the ball to Noll who snapped accurately to retake the lead. The Moots kept attacking but only managed another three minor scores, including one shot which hit the post, before the Saints also registered a behind after the […]

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