What’s our strategy?
By Nasik Swami: Future developments in the district must be thoughtfully planned with harmony, taste, and understanding, rather than solely focusing on “chasing rate dollars”. This was the key message from mayor Patrick Ross to the Naracoorte Lucindale Council as elected members began discussions on a crucial issue—the draft housing strategy—last week. The district’s draft […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
See you at the races!
The 2025 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup will be held on Sunday 16 February, 2025. Naracoorte Racing Club/Photo: Adrian Gale – The Chapel Studio. The picture was taken during the 2024 Naracoorte Cup. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Smart revelation
By Chris Oldfield: THE Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration chooses whether or not briefing session items are confidential, it was revealed during council’s January 28 meeting. According to CEO Trevor Smart, the administration does not notify the public when public briefing sessions are being held, and just advises elected members. Including whether items are confidential. He […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
“Listen to the public”
By Nasik Swami: An elected member of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council has criticised the council for disregarding public input gathered during consultation processes. Speaking exclusively to The News, Cr Craig McGuire claimed trust towards the elected body was “at an all-time low” with public consultation and feedback mostly ignored or dismissed if it did not […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Naracoorte South Primary School
By Felicity Slotegraaf, principal
Melanie Cooper to speak at Limestone Coast Support Homeless People luncheon
By ac.care
Are you ready to join the team in green?
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Adair helps members to tell their story
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GOLF IN WINTRY CONDITIONS
Naracoorte Golf Club ladies results – 25/6/2025
Mundulla roars to dominant win after tight start against Padthaway
By BARB ALTUS
FOOTY REPORT: KEITH’S THUMPING WIN
Keith made a statement about the pecking order in the KNTFL A Grade competition this season with a thumping win over fellow top three aspirant Kybybolite last Saturday.
Boost for beef
By Chris Oldfield
IN a pre-Christmas boost for the multi-million-dollar beef industry, China has lifted its ban on the Teys Australia Naracoorte site. But as yet it is unknown if and when farmers will receive more than around $1.50 – $2.80 per kilo – which is what they are currently getting for the beef they produce.
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Hour of horror
By Nasik Swami
It was an hour of horror. That’s how many have described the severe storm that hit the western edge of Millicent on December 12. In an hour’s time, the storm had uprooted trees, tore down power lines, blown roofs off, and caused widespread devastation to what, otherwise, would have been a peaceful evening for the community preparing for Christmas festivities.
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Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club: Round 11 pennant results
By Linda Prentice
Naracoorte RSL ladies played their round 11 game at home against Robe on the 15 th of December. Both teams found the green quite heavy after so much rain in the previous couple of weeks, but the home side adapted quickly and got away to great starts.
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Naracoorte Market Report 12/12/2023
By Sheona Lamb, MLA
Cattle: LWB 21 – LWY 1312 – LWC 343 – OAY 39
Numbers Jumped to 1,715 yarded for the second last market for the year, quality was mostly very good. The usual buying gallery were present and operated in a market with mixed results.
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Lucindale Community Christmas party
Serviceton Bowls news
By Gwen Colwill
Congratulations Loma Wallis Serviceton Ladies Singles Bowls Champion 2023-24. Loma and Bev Makin had a huge tussel in the first round and Loma thought she was almost out of the competition with Bev leading most of the way. Somehow Loma’s dedication kept on and she won that round.
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Robe Community Paramedics
Hansard from Parliament
By Monique Crossling, Office of Nick McBride, MP
Mr McBRIDE (MacKillop): My question is to the Minister for Health. Will the Robe community paramedics continue to be funded past their current contract? Mr Speaker, with your leave and the leave of the house, I will explain. Leave granted.
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Padthaway WAB “Star“ with Christmas performance
By Virginia Gale
We started the day with a Christmas luncheon celebrated with 2 other branches Lochaber and Kalangadoo. Padthaway’s President Beth Gale welcomed everyone to the afternoon filled with food, friendship, a surprise and games along with a lovely lunch by Padthaway members. A variety of cold meats and salads which was very delicious.
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Robe Bowling Club report 14/12/23
By Valma Jennings
Robe Bowling Club social bowls were sponsored by the Robe Union Cafe Thursday on a beautiful Robe day. Eighteen players played 2 games of 3 bowl triples, third on 33 points were Vic Dawson, Ian Bruce and Dean Burgoyne, 2nd on 34 pts were Dean Woodward, Ross Dening and Steve Farrell.
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Radiation therapy roundtable urges regional reform
By Elise Baker, Liberal Party
South Australia’s leading experts and advocates in radiation therapy attended a roundtable hosted by the State and Federal Opposition, which highlighted that access to these services is far from optimal and more must be done to close the gap – particularly for those living in regional South Australia.
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The News Give Back Program: Stand Like Stone Foundation
By Carissa Buhlmann
Stand Like Stone Foundation was established in 2004 by a group of very forward thinking community minded people from across the region. We’re a not-for-profit organisation that provides funds to all Limestone Coast communities, through grants and scholarships. All donations received by Stand Like Stone are pooled and invested for long term return.
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Bordertown Club Triples Championship to Craig Sutton (SK)
By Christopher Steer
Mens Championship Triples was played Thursday with the winning team of C. Sutton(s) B. Paech, Q. Milne defeating P. Grosser(s) M Kerber, D. Lack. Sutton got off to a good start being 13-5 up on the 8th end when Grosser scored a 4.
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