Response to McBride defection

By Chris Oldfield A TRADE school and further education facility in Naracoorte are opportunities which Nick McBride could work towards achieving as an Independent Member for MacKillop. Such a facility would include training for aged care and allied health as well as other vocations. The suggestions came from Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross in the wake of Mr McBride’s resignation from the SA Liberal Party. Mr McBride, who first joined the party around 30 years ago, had his key supporters stripped from their positions within the party during a meeting at Hatherleigh two weeks ago. Factional issues simmering within the party flared publicly in April when Mr McBride’s wife Katherine announced her pre-selection bid against the Federal Member for Barker, Tony Pasin.  The resounding support for Mr Pasin was reflected in a vote 284 against Ms McBride’s 54. At the time Mr McBride squashed rumours that he was resigning from […]

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Rare earths row

Australian Rare Earths’ (AR3) proposed Koppamurra rare earths project near Naracoorte is back in the spotlight following the release of its pre-feasibility study.

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Council admins in One Nation’s sights

Amalgamation of council administrations, rather than elected members, is firmly on the agenda for One Nation, visiting MLC Carlos Quaremba said while in Naracoorte last week.

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Sunrise celebrates grandparents

On June 26, at Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte, we celebrated the grandparents and special people in our lives.

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Labor’s attack

on seniors’ private health cover

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Rural health grants open

At Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA, our education and research are dedicated to equipping the next generation of leaders and innovators with the knowledge, skills, and vision to improve health outcomes and support vulnerable communities across rural and remote Australia.

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Council adopts

2026-27 budget

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