Counsellors warned

By Nasik Swami The use of inappropriate language by elected members of the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council will not be tolerated in the chambers. That’s the warning from mayor Patrick Ross, who says with the livestreaming of the meetings, counsellors must conduct themselves in a manner pleasing to those who are listening and are interested in local matters. Filthy language was aimed at the mayor at his first meeting of the council by elected counsellor Craig Maguire. Mr Ross said this episode won’t be repeated. “I was very early in my term, and I most probably erred in respect. “I hope and expect that an outburst that we may have heard early in the year will never happen again. And if it were, that member would be sanctioned and asked to leave the chamber purely because of their behaviour. “I don’t believe any other mayor I have spoken to since that time […]

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Youth conservation crew takes action

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Naracoorte Market report: 29/9/2026

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One foot forward for mental health

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History of good wine and brandy

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