New smile now, pay later

By Lidums Dental When the cost of living is on the rise, sometimes our standard of living suffers, and things like dental procedures are put on hold. That’s why an Adelaide prosthodontist* is looking at ways he can help make dental care more affordable through a new payment plan partnership. Lidums Dental in conjunction with Smile Right, is now offering payment plans that enable people to get their teeth fixed now and pay for it later. This means people living in regional towns can stop putting off dental help and take advantage of this payment plan, that allows them to pay off their new smile over 3 years, interest-free. Prosthodontist, Dr Arnis Lidums, says an individual’s smile not only improves their looks, it greatly impacts their confidence and personality. “We have one of the most advanced clinics in the state and we are all about transforming not only people’s smiles, […]

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Naracoorte Market Report: 13 October 2026

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A soldier, a mate, never forgotten

For more than four decades, Naracoorte Vietnam War veteran Private Robert “Bob” Liddy’s military service has gone without the recognition it deserved.

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What happened to $500,000?

A $500,000 taxpayer-funded grant linked to a failed childcare development in Naracoorte remains publicly unaccounted for, even after the state government announced a fresh $12.7 million investment to tackle the town’s worsening childcare shortage.

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Cr McGuire’s $760,000 challenge

Naracoorte Lucindale councillor Craig McGuire has challenged his fellow elected members to ask residents whether spending about $760,000 on three Naracoorte Creek weirs represents value for ratepayers.

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Big town forum

A major showdown over rare earth mining is looming in Naracoorte, with residents, farmers and businesses urged to turn out in force for a town forum amid growing concerns over the region’s land, groundwater, and future.

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Study: School belonging key to teen wellbeing

New Australian research finds students’ sense of belonging and relationships at school are more strongly linked to future wellbeing than a range of other school characteristics.

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