By Nasik Swami Inflation is hurting, and small businesses in the region are doing it tough. That’s the word from Member of Parliament Tony Pasin, who says the increasing costs of doing business in regional towns are forcing the closure of many small businesses. “More than 150,000 Australian small businesses will see their electricity bills increase by up to $1,310 a year,” Mr Pasin claimed. He said fuel prices were 9.5 percent higher this month than they were in April 2022. “Interest rates are impacting businesses as well as households. Households are having to exercise restraint. “All these increased costs are squeezing small businesses profits while they are still recovering from losses incurred during the pandemic.” He said many businesses could not absorb the increased costs anymore. “The Labor government had an opportunity in last month’s budget to deliver for our small businesses, and they didn’t. “Instead, they delivered a […]

By Michael Waite, Founder & Volunteer, michael@naracoortenews.com, (08) 8121 4141 I am excited to launch our 3rd annual campaign to support journalism and to keep our newspaper local, sustainable and ours! On behalf of the awesome team, this month we are excited to share our gratefulness to everyone who has supported us to reach: – 2 million words of local stories published about our communities – $97,200 of donations to local services, arts and sports groups; and – 155 editions focused on core community topics. You will see next to this story a form for The News Membership; we would love so much for you, your family, friends, and colleagues to support The News through a membership. Please email us at news@naracoortenews.com with your information if you are able to join, or please mail in your form or do not hesitate to contact Kim Batchelor (our Sales Manager), Trish Morton, […]

By Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) This month, SA grain growers in the south-east of the state are invited to help direct how their levies should be invested in research, development and extension (RD&E) for the grains industry.  Australian grain growers pay levies on 25 grain crops to support industry-relevant RD&E. The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) is tasked with investing these funds on behalf of the industry. GRDC’s National Grower Network (NGN) brings together growers and grains industry stakeholders to directly engage with GRDC to help develop locally relevant RD&E investments. Four National Grower Network forums will be held across SA in June: Coonalpyn (June 26), Naracoorte (June 27), Loxton (June 28), and Bowhill (June 29). Speakers and details of the upcoming NGN forums include: Coonalpyn (SA), June 26, 5.00-8.00pm, Coonalpyn Hotel, 43-45 Poyntz Terrace. Featuring Sam Trengove (Trengove Consulting) on powdery mildew resistance development, the impact […]