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As winter approaches, the St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on Australians to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal 2026, with new data showing the increased depth of financial pressure now facing households that were already struggling to get by.
A glimpse into Naracoorte’s past is sparking memories across the district this History Month, with The News sharing a few photographs taken by Baden Scholefield during the 1960s.
More people are being encouraged to consider a run for Naracoorte Lucindale Council, with two current councillors hosting an information night aimed at demystifying the role of an elected member.
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Those interested in shaping their communities’ future are being encouraged to come forward and nominate for this year’s local government elections.
Community groups across the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area are set to benefit from more than $14,000 in funding through the second round of Council’s Community Chest Program for 2025-26.
A major boost to early childhood education is on the way for Bordertown, with the federal and state governments announcing a jointly funded $11.83 million redevelopment of the Carol Murray Children’s Centre.
South East MPs have weighed into the federal government’s latest budget, which delivers new tax cuts, housing reforms, changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and fresh tax measures targeting wealthier Australians and overseas travellers.
A Grade: Keith 48 (S Makin, W Smith) d Naracoorte 42 (E Mott, L Henschke); Kingston 45 (N Gericke, R Christie) d Mundulla 43 (Z Grosser, E Jarrett); Lucindale 35 (H Ogilvie, T Lane) d Border Districts 31 (C Watt, R Pfitzner).
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