Sporting clubs from across the Limestone Coast are being encouraged to attend an upcoming “Switch the Play” information session, designed to help clubs strengthen mental health and wellbeing support within their communities.
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Perinatal mental health challenges for regional families
Associate Professor Alina Morawska, director of The University of Queensland’s Parenting and Family Support Centre and Triple P for Baby co-author, said an estimated 1 in every 5 women and 1 in 10 fathers or non-birth partners experience anxiety, depression, or both during pregnancy and/or following birth.
Locals fight to keep bridge open
Strong community opposition has emerged against the potential decommissioning of the Struan Road bridge, with the majority of residents urging Naracoorte Lucindale Council to keep the key crossing open.
Major cabinet shake-up, Picton dumped as Health minister
In a sweeping post-election cabinet reshuffle, premier Peter Malinauskas has removed Chris Picton from the critical Health portfolio, handing the role instead to Blair Boyer.
Mayor pay push splits council
A push to increase the mayor’s pay has split Naracoorte Lucindale Council, with councillors clashing over rising demands of the role ― and whether ratepayers should foot the bill.
Dialysis push gains urgency, council backing
Access to life-saving dialysis services in Naracoorte has reached a “crucial point”, with elected members moving swiftly to back a community-led push for urgent action at the March 24 Naracoorte Lucindale Council meeting.
Diversity lights up the lake
Naracoorte’s diversity lit up the Swimming Lake on Saturday, as more than 150 people gathered for the Harmony Day Wish Festival.
Your Say: Elected member, mayor allowances
It doesn’t matter how much of an increase we put on elected members or the mayor’s allowances. It will not create a better quality of elected representatives.
Your Say: Fuel
Some people may be interested in facts which are not encouraged by the government.
Waiting game for life-saving care
How long is too long to wait for life-saving treatment closer to home and support networks?
Season trophy winners recognised
The season trophy winners were presented at the AGM on March 16.
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