Ireland calls for upgrade
By Chris Oldfield: THE low-level classification of a road servicing traffic between Bordertown, Lucindale and Kingston will be compared with similar roads by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration. This follows Cr Peter Ireland’s call for the classification of several roads, including Dickensons Rd, to be reviewed and upgraded in the council’s Road and Stormwater Infrastructure Management […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Stunner!
The Aurora Australis makes a stunning return to southern Australian skies. The dazzling Aurora Australis display was visible over Naracoorte between 3-5.30am on October 11th. This photo was taken at 5.40am with the town lights of Naracoorte. Photo credit: Vanessa Hobbs. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Breaking the cycle
By Nasik Swami: An award-winning local policeman says the district needs to come together to “break the cycle” of domestic violence that exists in our community. Naracoorte’s Senior Constable, Chris Mailley, who works in supporting domestic and family violence victims, says, “just one incident is too many”. “Unfortunately, domestic violence is part of society, and […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Dr Taylor retires
By Chris Oldfield: KINCRAIG Medical Clinic GP Dr Jeffery Taylor has retired from clinical practice following his resignation on Thursday, September 26. Last week the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) reported on an allegation that had been made against Dr Taylor. The alleged matter is to be reviewed at a Medical Board Tribunal hearing. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Sports funding
By Nasik Swami: Sporting clubs and community groups in the South East play a vital role in fostering social connections and promoting an active lifestyle. They serve as a cornerstone for bringing people together and strengthening local communities. Are government efforts sufficient to support these local clubs in towns such as Naracoorte, Penola, and Bordertown? […]
Mining battle
By Nasik Swami: Proposed mining for rare earths elements in the Limestone Coast is facing opposition from local producers and residents. Many sections of the community are concerned about how mining would impact production in one of the state’s key agricultural regions. It’s a battle between protecting the Limestone Coast’s high-value agricultural resource, finite water […]
House raids, guns, and drugs
By Nasik Swami: Two major house raids were carried out by the South Australia Police (SAPOL) in the district in the last two weeks, where multiple firearms, ammunition, a pistol crossbow, and a cannabis plant were discovered. In the first raid, a 75-year-old...
Naracoorte man arrested, guns and drugs seized
Police arrested a 57-year-old Naracoorte man yesterday after finding firearms and drugs at an Avenue Range property in the South East. Following an investigation, South Australia Police (SAPOL) attended the property at 10.30am to conduct a search. “Police searched a...
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bordertown Gun Club: Shoot results 25th February 2024
By Malcolm McGrice
Once again a great roll up of 28 shooters and a warm day with near perfect conditions for shooting.
First Event: 50 Tgt Double Barrel Championship kindly sponsored by Good Country Hemp, Bordertown
Possibles to Peter Mellington, Wayne Hawker and John Hawker.
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2024 South East Field Days: Green Triangle Murray Grey Sale
By Denise Fabris
Come see us at site 347, just behind the Secretary Office in the South East Field days March 15th and 16th where the Green Triangle Murray Grey Sale will have 6 bulls on display from both studs. The Green Triangle sale is two siblings Geoff Buick and Densie Fabris joining forces and run the only Murray Grey Auction in South Australia.
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Lower South East Bowls Association
Midweek Finals by Heather Richards
1st Semi Final: Port MacDonnell Red 50/8 defeated Robe 39/0
2nd Semi Final: Mt Gambier RSL Red 52/8 defeated Mt Gambier Red 42/0
Preliminary Final 6th March 2024
Mt Gambier Red v Port MacDonnell Red at Millicent
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2024 South East Field Days: What’s on
Thursday, March 14:
8.00am Novice Challenge Championship – Course 1 at Kelpie Korner
Improver class at completion of Challenge Championship – Course 1 at Kelpie Korner
8.30am Maiden class- Course 2 at Kelpie Korner
Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16:
All day Cute puppies at the Raised Run Dog Kennels Puppy Pound
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Naracoorte Bowling Club
By Beverley King
Tuesday 22nd February the Club held their Ladies Invitation Fours Tournament, we had twelve teams visiting from various areas of the lower and upper south east as well as Victoria. One game of fourteen ends was played before lunch and two games of ten ends before afternoon tea.
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2024 South East Field Days: Will you answer the call for your community? Become an SA Ambulance Service volunteer today
Out here we always look after each other. That’s why, when needed, our SA Ambulance Volunteers stop what they’re doing and answer the call. And now, more than ever, the Keith, Padthaway and Lucindale stations need more ambulance volunteers to help our community.
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Bridge@Bowls
By Bridging the Gap
Thursday’s warm weather was better spent inside with air conditioners at the Bowls club for 26 women. Instruction started at 9am for a few women who are learning how the Duplimate Machine works in dealing the cards into the playable boards, then on to setting up the bridge competition on the computer.
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NewsXpress liquidated
By Nasik Swami
When the Naracoorte NewsXpress closed its doors for good in April last year, many who used its services were left baffled and clueless. Today, The News can confirm that the business, which operated from Smith Street, went into liquidation after facing mounting trading losses. Adelaide-based liquidators SV Partners was tasked with carrying out the liquidation process, which is now complete.
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Naracoorte Rangers Baseball
By Martin Wirper
Naracoorte hosted Centrals for their last game before finals. Dawson pitched first up with Jack catching. Centrals were able to get players on bases but their big hitting brought them undone with good catches by Jack and Destin in the outfield in their first dig.
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Welcome everyone!
By Chris Oldfield
“WELCOME everyone” is the decision of Naracoorte Lucindale Council which has ditched its prayer and modernised its acknowledgement of country. Mayor Patrick Ross suggested at council’s February 27 meeting that the monthly prayer and acknowledgement to country be replaced with two simple lines :- “We acknowledge and respect our complex history.
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Palmer duo win any combination pairs championship at Serviceton Bowls Club
By Gwen Colwill
Congratulations to Jeff and Emily Palmer on winning the Serviceton Bowling Club Any Combination Pairs Championship. On Saturday 2nd March Jeff and Emily played Bev Makin and Loma Wallis in the final of this competition. This was the third Saturday morning of the competition and was bound to be an exciting match for those who came to watch.
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Govt tells sick and elderly to drive 80km
By Chris Oldfield
WITHOUT consulting three rural communities, the SA Government has abruptly slashed nursing services to people with cancer, heart conditions and multiple sclerosis. Sick, infirm, and elderly people at Lucindale, Tintinara and Coonalpyn have been told to go to larger towns – an 80km round trip or more – for blood tests, vaccinations, removal of stitches, wound dressings and other nursing services.
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