BORDERTOWN TRAGEDY: The Afghani community is in mourning after the deaths of a couple, leaving six children orphaned
A devastating incident has left the Afghani community in Bordertown reeling after the deaths of a couple last week, tragically leaving behind six children. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
“School funding incredibly complex”
Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte principal Aaron Haines says there is a lot of misunderstanding about how independent schools are funded and is calling for a clearer, more balanced discussion. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Consultant, consultation: bill over $1.3m
THE Naracoorte Lucindale Council spent more than $1.3 million of ratepayer funds on consultants and public engagement over the past two financial years. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

Gunshots leave community in shock
A WAVE of concern has swept through the Naracoorte community following a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, August 6. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Trade move unlikely to hurt local cattle sector
THE federal government’s decision to relax trade restrictions on US beef imports has sparked debate over its potential consequences for local cattle producers.
Help us REACH 900: Our philanthropic campaign to support independent community news
The first to sign up to REACH 900 are ambassadors The Australian associate editor John Ferguson, 7News reporter Cassie Treloar and The Naracoorte News senior journalist Nasik Swami.
Holiday joke, $900,000 jackpot
A Naracoorte local has returned from a holiday with more than just memories—he’s now $900,000 richer after discovering his unregistered ticket had won big in the Saturday X Lotto draw.
Vets’ big hearts harmful, says ex-local
THE selfless nature of many veterinarians is contributing to the sector’s mental health crisis, a former Naracoorte vet has told an SA Parliament committee.
COUNCIL CORNER: Timely reminders
From rates to dog registrations, Naracoorte Lucindale Council has some timely reminders for ratepayers and residents this month. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Grant for next gen leaders
At Flinders University Rural and Remote Health SA, our education and research aims to equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skills, commitment and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance health outcomes. To access this post, you...
PETS DOMAIN IS COMING TO NARACOORTE
PETS DOMAIN had a very humble beginning. CEO Jason van Peelen began selling live fish out of his garage as a young teenager before taking the leap and opening a physical pet store in Tasmania with his father. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY...
YouTube added to restricted platforms for under 16s
YOUTUBE will be included in Australia's social media age delay, with implementation set for December 2025. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
More quick response vehicles to boost fire season response
New purpose-built CFS vehicles which can access harsh and rugged terrain to fight fires will be rolled out across South Australia, improving frontline capacity and community safety in the lead-up to the fire danger season.
Coonawarra Next Crop leaders named
FIFTEEN passionate wine industry professionals have been selected to take part in the inaugural Coonawarra Next Crop program—an immersive leadership initiative developed to nurture the next generation of leaders in the region.
Decluttering our mind
PADTHAWAY WAB members got together for their yearly planning meeting.
Naracoorte Market report – 29/7/2025
Cattle: LWB 21 – LWY 204 – LWC 76 – OAY 33
Decluttering our mind
PADTHAWAY WAB members got together for their yearly planning meeting.
Naracoorte Market report – 29/7/2025
Cattle: LWB 21 – LWY 204 – LWC 76 – OAY 33
KNTNA results – Round 15
A Grade: Keith 64 (S Makin, M Maitland) d Bordertown 32 (W Rowett, T O’Sullivan); Border Districts 58 (M Van Dyk, K Moyle-Read) d Kybybolite 52 (C Hodges, M Lienert); Lucindale 40 (E Jones, K Whakataka) d Kingston 37 (T Nicolle, T Pink).
Rare feat, Ray records ‘an eagle’: South East veteran golf results
IN our turbulent weather, 47 players went to Robe and found the course partly closed due to the overnight deluge.

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