The Naracoorte Lucindale Council has begun a comprehensive review of how it raises rates, stressing the process is about fairness and equity rather than fixing a problem.

When Mohammad Yaseen Hakimi arrived in Australia as a young boy, he carried little more than hope and the support of family already building a life in the South East.

The Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) impasse facing Naracoorte families has been resolved, with a provider confirmed and services now in place for the town.

Contributions are being sought to help finish relocating a 45,000 litre water tank used by firefighting helicopters.

Facing aggravated assault charges he has denied, member for MacKillop Nick McBride says he is “chafing at the bit, desperate,” and “can’t wait to get to the court” to tell his side of the story.

Labor has fired the starting gun in the MacKillop election race, naming Millicent small business owner Mark Braes as its candidate for the 2026 state poll.