SE Field Days success!
By Chris Oldfield: A city of tents with more than 500 exhibitors attracted swarms of people to the region’s largest annual event, the South East Field Days on March 21 and 22. After this, its 45th year, the action packed event has now pumped more than $3m into the local community and various public services. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Hard Talk: Top election issues
By Nasik Swami: Healthcare, infrastructure, the rising cost of living and government waste are among the key concerns impacting voters in regional towns like Naracoorte in the South East. Some political leaders believe that addressing these issues with strong, practical policies could significantly sway voters in the area. As the prime minister considers a date […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Toys find a new home
By Nasik Swami: The Naracoorte Toy Library’s relentless quest for a new home has finally come to an end. This beloved community hub for local children has secured a fresh spot at Naracoorte North Primary School. The move became necessary after the non-profit organisation’s current venue on Sandstone Avenue was sold, requiring them to vacate […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Welcome to Yakka Park
By Chris Oldfield: BUTCHER Girl Alison, ABC gardening specialist Sophie Thomson, country music sensation Leah Briggs, the SA Police Band, and the SA Yard Dog championships are all set for this Friday and Saturday’s 45th South East Field Days at Lucindale. So is Randy’s Junk Yard Action Show – the freestyle event hailed as an […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Naracoorte RFDS Support Group appoints new office bearers
By Anne Freeman
SA GPs to diagnose and treat ADHD
By Government of South Australia
Imogen wins gold
BORN and bred in Naracoorte, Imogen Bates has won the Pharmaceutical Society of South Australia gold medal for 2024. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Naracoorte Market report: 8 July 2025
By Sheona Lamb, MLA To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Meet Kiran, your local hearing specialist
Hearing loss is more common than many people realise, and because it often happens gradually, it is easy to ignore. But left untreated, it can affect your relationships, wellbeing, and ability to stay connected with the world around you. That is why regular hearing checks are just as important as eye and dental exams.
Naracoorte Market report: 24/6/2025
Cattle: LWB 16 – LWY 344 – LWC 173 – OAY 42
Landmark excessive self-defence reforms passed
Landmark reforms to South Australia’s excessive self-defence laws that were developed in the wake of the tragic killing of Mount Gambier woman Synamin Bell have passed the state parliament.
Serviceton Bowling Club news
By Gwen Colwill
Congratulations to Jeff Palmer, Serviceton Club winner of our Mixed 21 Up competition held Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th January. It was great to have fourteen players enter this competition with the preliminary rounds played Saturday morning. Sunday 14th the four finalists line up with Jenny Tink playing Karen Shawcross and Jeff Palmer playing Rick Miles.
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Lucindale Station reopens 3 hours a week
By Chris Oldfield
FOR three hours per week, on Monday afternoons, the Lucindale community will have access to “partial front station services” at their local police station. Two months ago on November 16, Lucindale’s police officer Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig attended a call out to a property at Senior, north of Bordertown 120 kms away, and never returned home.
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Robe Bowling Club report
By Valma Jennings
Robe Bowling Club has been enjoying a busy time. Thursday 21st December was the annual ham day sponsored by Valma and Errol Jennings. Twenty seven players played 2 games of 12 ends with 2×2 game winners. Runners up on 55 pts were Vic Dawson, Robbie Dahler and Peter Roachock.
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Power pain
Your say: Cliff Hignett
Thanks Nasik Swami for the sage advice in your article ‘Switch it off’ (NEWS 13/12/23). Indeed! The best way to save on power bills is to switch off and save power. What puzzles me, is that in the story, nearly filling the second page of the paper, there was not one word about how to save power or save money on power bills.
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Naracoorte Market Report 9/01/ 2024
By Jenny Kelly, MLA
Cattle: LWB 7 – LWY 728 – LWC 166 – OAY 7
Agents yarded 903 cattle for the first sale of 2024 at Naracoorte as the higher prices since the rain encouraged more numbers compared to pre-Christmas markets.
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Another chance?
By Nasik Swami
Will the electorate of Mackillop give Nick McBride another chance in 2026? If they do, what would this mean for them and for Mr McBride, and will he, as an independent member, be able to put Mackillop on the map for all the decision-makers in Adelaide.
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McBride’s choice
By Nasik Swami
Labour or Liberal?
What choice will Nick McBride, the member of Mackillop, make if he holds the balance of power in the next election? The independent member who left the Liberal Party in July, citing ‘dark forces’ and factionalism, seems to have made up his mind.
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The News Give Back Program: Easter Drama Committee
By Karina Mills
Our story started just 6 months ago when I heard about The John Drama through a newsletter sent to me from some people who work for Wycliffe Bible Translators. I was immediately drawn to the idea and wondered if it was possible to do something like that here in Naracoorte.
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December meeting whets cup appetite
By Paul Mitchell
Organisers hope a successful late December meeting has whet local appetites for the 2024 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup next month. Breaking a recent run of back luck, the Naracoorte Racing Club’s December 29 meeting was held in ideal weather conditions, and president Glen Hamlyn said the 250-strong crowd enjoyed the day.
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McAuliffe and Hayes in town
By Paul Mitchell
Two well-known racing names will be in town for the Naracoorte Cup calcutta, which is growing in popularity. Former racecaller and now Racing.com on-air talent Terry McAuliffe will be joined at the local event by breeding expert Sam Hayes, a member of the famous Hayes racing family.
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Cricket report
Millicent and Naracoorte Cricket Association senior teams returned to the field after their Christmas break last Saturday. Lucindale continued to perform strongly in this bounce-back season after a poor 2022-23, this time defeating local rivals Naracoorte Townies convincingly. Townies won the toss and batted first in the game at Lucindale, but struggled throughout.
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U14’s on the trot with back-to-back wins
By Jock McClure
Last Saturday saw round seven of the U14 Hall Trophy take place. After a break from cricket with Christmas and New Year, the Penola/Naracoorte U14’s team were ready to play some cricket. This week’s opponent was Mil Lel, who were looking for their first win for the season.
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