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Kingston council’s 150th
By Chris Oldfield. AN SA Government Gazette dated Thursday, July 3, 1873 carries a headline: New District Council.
It is followed by a report stating that part of the Hundred of Lacepede is proclaimed under the then District Councils Act.
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Our Judy – Australia’s oldest checkout chick?
By Chris Oldfield.
ONE of Australia’s oldest checkout chicks is our own sprightly 81 year old, Judy Biggins of Naracoorte.
“I love my job!” says Judy, while packing and sorting groceries as they pass through her checkout, and her customers love her.
Refrigerated items are kept together, but “not too many milks in one bag”, she says with a smile.
“The bags are too heavy if you put too much milk in!”
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Sunrise Christian School
Artist in Residence – Mundulla Mud: By Kate...
Limestone Coast to host 9-day cycling tour
Limestone Coast to host 9-day cycling tour By...

Limestone Coast to host 9-day cycling tour
Limestone Coast to host 9-day cycling tour
By Naracoorte Lucindale Council Over 200 cyclists will take in the sights and sounds of the Limestone Coast from October 14–22 2023 as part of Bicycle SA’s Annual Tour. The 2023 event has sold in advance, indicating […]
Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club Opening Day
By Linda Prentice.
Naracoorte RSL and District Bowling Club held its open day in beautiful conditions last Saturday. President Joe McGrath welcomed 24 players plus onlookers before the first roll of the kitty by Lindy Mark, and the first bowl by David O’Shaughnessy, the previous season’s champions. Geoff and Joan Hurn were surprised by an […]
Warning signs evident in “Council Reforms”
Your Say: Ken Grundy. The News headline last issue predicted a “Shake-up for Councils”. Minister for Local Government, Mr Geoff Brock, announced a plan to transform Local Government due to public feeling that Councils could move more to regional authorities or State Government could take over Council duties. Whichever way you look at this it […]

Coonawarra Tees off Cabernet Celebrations Festival with Golf Day
By Coonawarra Vignerons.
Wine lovers and golf enthusiasts are in for a treat with the return of the SAFM/TripleM Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations Golf Day at the end of this month. Kicking off the SA Labour Day long weekend – the first of five weekends of events in October, the Golf Day returns as a feature […]

Sunrise Christian School
Artist in Residence – Mundulla Mud: By Kate Gale.
At Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte we had Natalie Cardinal, from Mundulla Mud, join us as an Artist in Residence, to work with each class across the school. Students have made their own pinch pot creations and a beneficial insect that ties in with sustainability for a […]

Limestone Coast to host 9-day cycling tour
Limestone Coast to host 9-day cycling tour
By Naracoorte Lucindale Council Over 200 cyclists will take in the sights and sounds of the Limestone Coast from October 14–22 2023 as part of Bicycle SA’s Annual Tour. The 2023 event has sold in advance, indicating […]

CASTEC 2023 A GRADE PREMIERS
Final score: Border Districts 10.13 (73) def. Kingston 8.8 (56)

Naracoorte Golf Club
By Chris Moyle.
Saturday 23 rd September 2023 . Field: 70 (14 Ladies & 56 Men). Sponsor: Raidis Estate. A Grade Winner: Chris Moyle +2. A Grade Runner-Up: Scott Male +1. B Grade Winner: Scott Lawrie +2. B Grade Runner-Up: Chris Munn +1. C Grade Winner: John Shepherd +1 (C/B). C Grade Runner-Up: Roger Henschke +1. […]

Naracoorte South Primary School
24th August 2023 by Ms Edwards, Principal.
Our school has made a very important decision lately and that is to become a Restorative School. Using Restorative Practices isn’t something we take lightly. We’ve been watching what’s been happening in the world of education when it comes to creating a strong school culture, to building effective relationships, […]

KNTNA Presentation Day
By Sally Bywater.
THE Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association Presentation Day was held on Sunday 10th September with Kybybolite’s Angela Donnelly taking out the A grade best and fairest from Trudy Lane (Lucindale). Donnelly won her first A grade best and fairest with 1.29 votes per game, from Lane 1.27 votes per game, while third […]

KNTFL Grand Finals action
The day started at 8am with a stream of cars lining up along the Princes Highway from beyond the Shell service station to the Naracoorte Football Netball club grounds. By the first siren for junior colts, thousands of people were spanned around the ground on chairs while others stood and watched at the club rooms, […]

Naracoorte Golf Club results
By Chris Moyle.
Saturday 16th September 2023 : Field: 31 (11 Ladies and 20 Men). Sponsor: Nutrien Ag. A Grade Winner: Brian Norcock 39 Pts. A Grade Runner-Up: Rodger Pridmore 36 Pts. B Grade Winner: Reece McDonald 36 Pts on C/B. B Grade Runner-Up: John Shepherd 36 Pts on C/B. Ladies Winner: Di McInnes 35 Pts. […]

KNTFL Grand Final day

Club Mixed Pairs at Kingston SE Bowling Club
By Stephanie Capper.
President Rodney Willmott welcomed 14 teams to our Club Mixed Pairs on Sunday 17th September. This was our first competition for the start of the new season. We were fortunate that the weather was perfect with very little wind which made the day very enjoyable. All our competitors played 3 games of […]

Mundulla Football Club 2023 Awards
Junior Colts: Best and Fairest: Joe Wiese. Runner-Up: Blake Kennett. Most Consistent: Curtis Weckert. Most Improved: Joe Rowett. Best Team Man: Ben Altus. Coaches Award: Brayden Spry. Senior Colts: Best and; Fairest: Blake Dinning. Runner-Up: Rylan Dimitriadis and Rylen Croser (tied). Most Improved: Jake Rowett. Best Team Man: Noah Nankivell. Coaches Award: Harry Brokus. Reserves: […]
