Laws requiring retailers to safely store and secure knives will come into effect from July next year, while thousands of weapons have been handed in as part of the government’s knife surrender period.




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Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s October calendar is jam-packed with a full slate of projects, events and community engagement.
Council opens consultation on plans
The Naracoorte Lucindale Council is inviting the community to have its say on two major planning documents that will guide the district’s services and spending over the next decade.
$250,000 health plan endorsed
THE South East is set for its most ambitious health overhaul in a generation, with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) endorsing a 10-year, $250 million clinical services plan designed to transform care across the region.
Red Cross committed to transport services
Australian Red Cross has confirmed it will continue providing transport services for people aged 65 and over in the Limestone Coast, ensuring older residents can stay connected and independent.
Local voice for national policy
ISSUES from around the region and across the state are being taken to a national level by Naracoorte’s Lachlan Haynes who now sits on the Liberal Party federal executive.

Teys abattoir incident under probe
Investigations are underway into an incident at the Teys abattoir in Naracoorte, that left a worker with serious injuries.

Indoor pool project dropped
The building of an indoor swimming facility at the Naracoorte Swimming Lake has been put on ice, with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council ruling out progressing with the project at this stage.
Dialysis in draft
The long-awaited prospect of renal dialysis services at Naracoorte Hospital has been formally recognised in the state government’s Draft Clinical Services Plan for the Limestone Coast.
Shocking resignations, cabinet reshuffle
South East raised politician Kyam Maher has been sworn in as South Australia’s new deputy premier, following the shock resignation of Susan Close from the state’s second-highest political office.
Ban rules released for social media giants
Social media giants have been handed a strict set of dos and don’ts ahead of Australia’s world-first ban on under-16s accessing their platforms, due to begin on December 10.
Push to bring Gather Round game to SE
Will the Limestone Coast host an AFL Gather Round game in 2026?

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