Hospital works

By Nasik Swami A lot of money will be spent on upgrading the Naracoorte Hospital in the next 12 months to ensure it provides “good and safe” services to the public. Limestone Coast Local Health Network Board chairman Grant King says they have received $8million from the state government for stage one upgrade work at the facility. The News continues to be asked by many of its readers to “find out” the strategic direction of the Naracoorte Hospital and what those in power are doing to fix the many challenges the public faces at the hospital. Some readers alleged the deteriorating state of the hospital’s old infrastructure included leaking roofs, electrical failures, plumbing problems, and damp walls. This newspaper sought comment and put questions to Mr King and the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Chris Picton, on what was being done to improve services at the public hospital. Mr King […]

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No threat

Thick foam seen floating along sections of the Naracoorte Creek poses no threat to the environment, wildlife, or the public, according to the Naracoorte Lucindale Council.

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Report targets childcare crisis

Naracoorte’s ongoing childcare shortage has again been highlighted in a new regional report, which identifies the town as one of several Limestone Coast communities experiencing a significant shortfall in childcare places.

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Festival celebrates health, harmony, and happiness

There was a warm friendliness pervading the Robe Institute at the Health, Harmony, and Happiness Festival over the June long weekend.

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Endangered Cockatoo count tops 1,400

The results are in for the 30th Annual South-eastern Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo ‘Cocky Count’, with at least 1,443 endangered birds recorded.

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New funding for Edenhope and Apsley projects

The West Wimmera Shire Council has secured funding for two community infrastructure projects that will improve accessibility, safety, and community wellbeing.

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Naracoorte Market report: 30 June 2026

Cattle: LWB 30 – LWY 256 – LWC 193 – OAY 12

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