Arson at Struan

By Chris Oldfield THE fourth fire at Struan was the result of arson and police investigations are continuing. “The investigations into the initial three fires concluded that there were no suspicious circumstances,” Primary Industries Minister Clare Scriven told The News. “The last fire, number four in the recent series, was clearly arson, as vehicles and a shed were broken into and set alight. “The police investigation is ongoing. Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA) is not aware of any charges being laid. “However, this is a matter for SA Police. There has been no stolen equipment reported through the process to date. “On the properties at Struan and Kybybolite, research is undertaken into livestock production (cattle and sheep) and broadacre cropping.” Ms Scriven said specific research was targeted at crop agronomy, grazing management, animal wellbeing and behaviour, livestock nutrition, AgTech and climate change. “Approximately 20 staff are located at Struan […]

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Naracoorte Market Report: 6 October 2026

Cattle: LWB 14 – LWY 411 – LWC 309 – OAY 4 Cattle numbers eased to 720/head, that is back 130 on last week made up of 326 trade and young cattle, 326 cows, 12 grown bulls, and 12 open auction calves. Quality was mostly good with the regular buying group operating in a generally firm market, easier in spots. Young steers eased to 10c with the heifers improving to 10c/kg, they sold at similar levels to feeders. Grown steers improved to 20c/kg in spots with the lighter grown heifers easing 20 to 30c/kg and the well finished lots to 20c/kg dearer in places. Well covered cows sold similar with heavy bulls to 10c/kg dearer. Young cattle sold to the trade from 355 to 490c and feeders paid from 400 to 490c/kg. Plainer types sold from 320 to 388c/kg. Light and medium weight steers sold from 422 to 495c with […]

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A little boy with a big heart

For four years, seven-year-old Kruze Cook has been growing his beloved mullet.

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Fuel pain hits us

From the family car to the farm paddock, soaring fuel prices are burning a hole in pockets across the Naracoorte-Lucindale district, with diesel nearing $3 a litre and motorists, farmers, and businesses feeling the financial squeeze.

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Local scenes to feature at Naracoorte gallery

A locally themed art exhibition called ‘My Place Mini-Scapes’ will complete the year at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery.

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New fund to secure Robe Institute’s future

A new partnership between Stand Like Stone Foundation, the Friends of the Robe Institute, and the District Council of Robe will provide a long-term pathway for community investment in one of Robe’s most significant heritage buildings.

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Calls for greater investment in rural Victoria

The West Wimmera Shire Council is joining a statewide campaign calling for greater investment in rural communities ahead of the November Victorian election.

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