Minister admits challenges at hospital

By Nasik Swami South Australian minister for Health and Wellbeing has admitted that infrastructure issues at the Naracoorte Hospital “have been long ignored”. Chris Picton said the issues would be fixed soon, assuring the public that many plans have been put in place that will address the most urgent and critical needs at the hospital. Responding to questions from The News, Mr Picton said, unlike the previous Liberal Government, the Malinauskas Labor Government was investing in regional health, including at Naracoorte. “There’s no doubt there are infrastructure issues at the hospital that have been long ignored. This is why we have committed $8m towards the first stage of the redevelopment of Naracoorte Hospital. “We were able to fund this project when we cancelled the previous plans for a $662m city basketball stadium and invested those funds into health.” Mr Picton explained that plans for the first stage of upgrades to […]

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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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