82 children waiting
Eighty-two children are stuck on a childcare waiting list in Naracoorte, with the town’s shortage now set to be tackled by a new $12.7 million early years hub promising dozens of extra places. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Cancer nurse boost for Limestone Coast
Prostate cancer patients across the Limestone Coast, including men in the Naracoorte-Lucindale district, will have greater access to specialist support after a local cancer group raised about $29,000 to expand the region’s specialist nursing service. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
“Pull their heads in”
Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has fired a blunt warning at national politicians pushing for sweeping migration cuts, saying regional Australia “needs all the help we can get” as businesses struggle to find skilled workers. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Praystation a sell-out hit
Lights, music, dancing and a touch of video-game magic filled the Naracoorte Town Hall on September 24 as Sunrise Christian School brought its annual musical Praystation to the stage before a sold-out crowd. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
MacKillop can’t lose skilled workers
“Backpackers and regional skilled workers are not the problem.”
Community push for say on dialysis service
Naracoorte’s health advisory council wants a dedicated local committee established to help shape the planning and delivery of renal dialysis services in the town.
Visitor dollars fall, local spending climbs
Naracoorte Lucindale residents are spending more money close to home, helping push local expenditure higher despite a noticeable fall in visitor spending.
Kybybolite takes 2026 A Grade netball crown
Kybybolite finished its season in premiership glory, powering past Keith 54–41 to secure the 2026 KNTNA A Grade title. Angela Donnelly was named best on court after Kyby held off a determined Keith challenge to seal the title.
Cr Dennis backs down
Naracoorte Lucindale Cr Tom Dennis has bowed to public pressure and moved to replace his controversial $5,000 to $7,000 mayoral portrait proposal with a considerably cheaper framed photograph. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE...
Councillors question $20,000 survey
SOME councillors raised concerns over the value and purpose of a $20,000 community survey before Naracoorte Lucindale Council agreed to proceed with it at its August meeting. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL...
Creek a ‘diamond in the rough’
Naracoorte Lucindale councillor Andrew Downward has backed the Naracoorte Creek weir project, arguing its long-term value to the town outweighs concerns about its short-term cost. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL...
Weir costs spark concern
Ratepayers have turned up the heat on the Naracoorte Creek weir project, questioning its cost, priority and transparency as debate over the controversial development spills into the community. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE...
Battle for glory
From left, Lucindale assistant coach Tom Fisher, Castec managing director Chris Castine and Kingston president Will Goode with the Castec Rural Supplies KNTFL Premiership Cup ahead of Saturday’s grand final at Mundulla. Kingston and Lucindale will meet in the A Grade grand final for the first time since the KNTFL was formed in 1993, after Lucindale defeated Bordertown in last weekend’s thrilling preliminary final. With a strong local rivalry between the two clubs and clear weather forecast, a big crowd is expected for the season final. Picture: Supplied.
Men rally for nurse
Naracoorte Men’s Cancer Support Group has called for urgent intervention to protect the Limestone Coast’s only specialist prostate cancer nurse, warning any loss of specialist care would place greater pressure on hundreds of men and their families.
No Moreton Bay funding pledge
The state government has stopped short of committing funding or setting a timeline to upgrade ageing rooms and bathroom facilities at Moreton Bay House in Naracoorte.
Council to survey residents on services and rates
Naracoorte Lucindale Council will spend $20,000 asking residents and ratepayers what they think of council services including whether they would be prepared to pay higher rates for improvements.
Mum’s plunge for love
Standing 25 storeys above Adelaide, Glenda Herron was preparing to face one of the biggest challenges of her life.
Mayor responds to portrait backlash
Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross says the controversial mayoral portrait proposal is a decision of the whole council, not his own.
$10m upgrade promised for ‘poor’ road
A stretch of the Naracoorte to Bordertown road is expected to receive about $10 million in widening and upgrade works after the state government conceded the road was in “pretty poor condition”.
One Nation backs fracking ban
A Bill to permanently ban fracking across the Limestone Coast has secured the support of One Nation following a push by member for MacKillop Jason Virgo.
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