Skilled GPs delivering babies at Naracoorte
By Chris Oldfield: A highly skilled team of four specialist rural doctors with qualifications and experience in obstetrics are working together, continuing to deliver babies at the Naracoorte Hospital. They include Dr Kim Trueman, Dr Clare Garner, Dr David Mills and Dr Ron Wallingford. The good news for obstetrics was released in statements by the […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Structural failures
Council serves notice on the property for the Frances Hotel. By Nasik Swami: The Naracoorte Lucindale Council served a notice on the property for the Frances Hotel after their inspection found some structural failures that had the potential to cause the roof to collapse. Council chief executive officer, Trevor Smart, confirmed to The News that […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Splash, splash!
An ever-popular drawcard for locals and visitors alike, the iconic Naracoorte Swimming Lake will open to the public for the summer season on Monday 25 November, 2024. According to the council, staff have cleaned the floor of the lake, painted the walls and were on track to paint part of the lake floor and walkway/concourse […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
15 new jobs
By Nasik Swami: A new local bakery set to open its doors to the public next month will bring about 15 new job opportunities in various roles to Naracoorte. Craig’s Bakehouse & Café located on Smith Street opens on December 11, 2024. Proprietor Craig McCallum bought the business from the owners of the former Morris […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Smart revelation
By Chris Oldfield: THE Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration chooses whether or not briefing session items are confidential, it was revealed during council’s January 28 meeting. According to CEO Trevor Smart, the administration does not notify the public when public briefing sessions are being held, and just advises elected members. Including whether items are confidential. He […]
“Listen to the public”
By Nasik Swami: An elected member of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council has criticised the council for disregarding public input gathered during consultation processes. Speaking exclusively to The News, Cr Craig McGuire claimed trust towards the elected body was “at an all-time low” with public consultation and feedback mostly ignored or dismissed if it did not […]
$361,550 playground for Leicester Park
By Chris Oldfield: NARACOORTE’S Leicester Park will soon boast a new $361,550 playground. Equipment will include a double bay swing, seesaw, neo spinner, play hut, skateboard rocker, joey trampoline, slide, and even a pretend eco charger. This follows consultation...
Longridge achieves five-star rating
Longridge Aged Care has received an outstanding five-star rating from the National Aged Care Quality Standards, a significant achievement that reflects its commitment to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. The rating, updated in November 2024,...
Asbestos contamination
By Nasik Swami: There are no Naracoorte Lucindale Council sites under investigation for asbestos contamination, according to CEO Trevor Smart. In a written report to the council—which was expected to be discussed during the council’s meeting last night, November 26—Mr Smart said due to various discussions and/or questions across the community regarding “contamination of rubble […]
For their families: Lest we forget
By Nasik Swami: “I think of families that bore the brunt of war.” This was shared by Australian ex-service personnel Rian Hamilton during the Remembrance Day event at Naracoorte Town Square last week. Speaking at the event, Rian acknowledged and honored the families of service personnel who put their lives on the line for peace […]
Seven hundred thousand
By Nasik Swami: Two salaried doctors in the region, employed by the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, are paid yearly salaries of around $700,000 each. But why, Independent Member for MacKillop Nick McBride questioned Health Minister Chris Picton in the House of Assembly last month. Mr McBride quizzed the minister about what these roles were […]
Bureaucrats on notice: working groups to form
By Chris Oldfield
HEALTH bureaucracies that slashed rural nursing services for the sick and elderly have been put on notice by Member for MacKillop Nick McBride and Health Minister Chris Picton. This follows a high-level meeting at parliament house last week where Mr McBride “made it very clear” health services would not decline under his watch.
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Wanted: Country cops!
By Chris Oldfield
OPPORTUNITIES for an exciting career in the SA Police Force are one step closer for people throughout the district and around the Limestone Coast. SAPOL is targeting potential applicants throughout the SE including our Naracoorte Lucindale district, Tatiara, Kingston, Robe, Penola as well as those interested across the border.
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Naracoorte Market Report: 5/3/2024
By Jenny Kelly, MLA
Cattle: LWB 25 – LWY 1,280 – LWC 267 – OAY 64
Numbers lifted as conditions dry-out and a reasonable percentage of the yarding was yearling type cattle needing further finishing. The regular buying group operated in a market where price results varied around weight and condition.
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Councillors condemned
By Nasik Swami
The decision of the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council to dump the prayer and “change” the acknowledgement from its council meeting procedures has been condemned and labelled as one that does not reflect the views of people in and outside the region.
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Lake helps firefighters
By Nasik Swami
A Black Hawk aerial firebombing chopper and the Naracoorte Swimming Lake were valuable resources during a major firefighting operation near Repeater Station, outside of town last week. It took 21 fire trucks, 120 firefighters, and seven firefighting aircraft almost 20 hours to contain the bushfire that started on March 6.
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All set for Field Days
By Nasik Swami
The South East Field Days (SEFD) is on the horizon, and the perfect autumn weather is making things even better for the organisers. The region’s premier agricultural event is set to open its gates to the public on March 15–16 at Yakka Park, Lucindale.
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The News Gives Back Program: SA Rural Women’s Gathering Robe Committee
Relax to the Crayfish Crawl
By Heather Gibbons
An active team of 12 Robe ladies have generously offered their time and expertise to host the 29th SA Rural Women’s Gathering in Robe over the weekend of September 13th-15th, 2024.
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Issue 190: 13 MAR 2024: SPORTS ROUND-UP
Issue 190: 13 March 2024: Sports Round-up
LSE Bowls Association
Grand Final win for Naracoorte RSL Ladies Pennant
Lucindale Bowls Club
SE Veteran golf results
Naracoorte table tennis A Grade Autumn season report
Naracoorte table tennis B Grade Autumn season report
Squash autumn report
Robe Bowling Club report
Serviceton Bowls news
Bridge@Bowls
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Are parents accidental alcohol ‘influencers’?
By Professor Jacqueline Bowden and Sally Lauder at Flinders University
Experts are warning parents to think twice before supplying alcohol to underage children and to be mindful of their own drinking patterns in front of their kids. “Parents commonly believe that introducing their kids to alcohol in a ‘controlled’ way, such as a small glass of wine at Sunday lunch, will demystify alcohol and promote a responsible attitude towards drinking.”
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Bridge: Playing for Split Honours
by John Elliott
At first glance, you might wonder how N/S got into 2NT, but it started with a Precision Bid of 2D which showed 4-4 in the Majors and 11 – 15 HCP, and in this case it was 11.
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Naracoorte Golf Club results
By Sam Brooksby
Saturday 2nd March 2024
Field: 65 (8 Ladies and 57 Men)
Monthly Medal: Loren Bald Nett 67 on Countback
Visitors: Apsley Golf Club, Lucindale Country Club
Sponsor: Helloworld Travel
A Grade Winner: Loren Bald 76 less 9 Nett 67
A Grade Runner-Up: Chop Waihape 78 less 9, Nett 69 on C/Back
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Lochaber WAB February meeting
By Rosemary Miller
Jo Callaghan, our guest speaker for this meeting, gave a very informative and interesting account of her life in the Army. After training at Kapooka with the Dental Corp, Jo was posted to Sydney Barracks as a dental assistant followed by a position as a Recruiting Officer in NT.
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