Naracoorte, Tuesday, Aug 26

$361,550 playground for Leicester Park

$361,550 playground for Leicester Park

By Chris Oldfield: NARACOORTE’S Leicester Park will soon boast a new $361,550 playground. Equipment will include a double bay swing, seesaw, neo spinner, play hut, skateboard rocker, joey trampoline, slide, and even a pretend eco charger. This follows consultation with Naracoorte South Primary School’s Reception and Years 1-2 students by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration. The […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

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Longridge achieves five-star rating

Longridge achieves five-star rating

Longridge Aged Care has received an outstanding five-star rating from the National Aged Care Quality Standards, a significant achievement that reflects its commitment to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. The rating, updated in November 2024, measured the organisation’s performance against four sub categories – compliance, quality measures, residents experience and staffing. The […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

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Sports funding

Sports funding

By Nasik Swami: Sporting clubs and community groups in the South East play a vital role in fostering social connections and promoting an active lifestyle. They serve as a cornerstone for bringing people together and strengthening local communities. Are government efforts sufficient to support these local clubs in towns such as Naracoorte, Penola, and Bordertown? […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

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Mining battle

Mining battle

By Nasik Swami: Proposed mining for rare earths elements in the Limestone Coast is facing opposition from local producers and residents. Many sections of the community are concerned about how mining would impact production in one of the state’s key agricultural regions. It’s a battle between protecting the Limestone Coast’s high-value agricultural resource, finite water […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.

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Life Membership of Naracoorte Singers

Life Membership of Naracoorte Singers

By Erika Vickery
Naracoorte Singers held their AGM on Monday 20th November and 4 of our members were awarded Life Membership. Otto Modra The records first mention Otto performing with the Naracoorte Singers in 1985, which means he has been an active member for 38 years.
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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

It’s that time of the year again when we look forward to spending the holidays with our loved ones.
Here’s to a season of giving, laughter, and togetherness.
We, at The News, appreciate you and your trust in us, and we thank you for all your support throughout 2023.
We look forward to your continued support in the new year and wish you a joyful and prosperous 2024.
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Beachport VACSWIM program preparing to launch this summer

Beachport VACSWIM program preparing to launch this summer

By Georgia Musolino, Surf Life Saving SA
Enrolments are now open for the 2023/24 Beachport VACSWIM program – one of the most popular holiday water safety initiatives in the state. Beachport provides the second largest program in regional South Australia with a record 277 enrolments earlier this year.
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Naracoorte Photographer is a winner

Naracoorte Photographer is a winner

By Adair Dunsford
A photo taken by a Naracoorte photographer at Beachport has won a prize in an Art Gallery of South Australia touring exhibition competition. Di Vine, the president of Captured Images, the Naracoorte photography club, entered her photo taken in January this year, in the Where’s Your Wonderland contest.
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Naracoorte High School ATAR results

Naracoorte High School ATAR results

By Ash Bennier
The 2023 Naracoorte High School SACE cohort has seen a 97% SACE completion rate, with 45% achieving an ATAR. 38% of SACE completers utilised VET studies toward their SACE. A small number of students will continue their SACE studies into 2024 as they continue with their school based apprenticeships.
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Historic Monbulla Hall and School site to go under the hammer in the name of charity

Historic Monbulla Hall and School site to go under the hammer in the name of charity

By TDC Livestock and Property and PPHS
In 1894 the Monbulla School was opened 7km West of Penola on Clay Wells Rd. The School was situated in a building used as a polling booth to service the closely settled community and at peak educated 34 students.
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Cheers to here, and where we’ve been

Cheers to here, and where we’ve been

By Wayne Hawthorne
A Roast with either Christmas pudding or pavlova capped off a busy year for Naracoorte Men’s Probus members when they gathered with wives and partners for Christmas spirits at the Naracoorte Bowling Club. Probus month was celebrated in October with a BBQ gathering, highlighting Probus values of ‘friendship, fellowship and fun’.
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Naracoorte Primary School

Naracoorte Primary School

By the Leadership Group: Rob Sandercock, Andrea Lawrie and Samantha Gale
The year seems to have disappeared so quickly and when we look back, we have achieved so much – even with the disruptions caused by the building works. What a great night we had for ‘Carols on the Green’ with a huge crowd in attendance.
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Padthaway WAB travels to Mount Gambier

Padthaway WAB travels to Mount Gambier

By Adair Dunsford
Padthaway Women in Agriculture and Business members visited a diverse range of businesses and saw the sights of Mount Gambier on their recent annual bus trip. Statewide WAB is supporting Foodbank and a visit to the Mount Gambier facility was an eye opener for all.
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Lucindale Memorial Bowls Club

Lucindale Memorial Bowls Club

By Alison Williams
Lucindale Memorial Bowls Club held its Veterans Men’s and Ladies Singles on 29th November with 3 men and 4 ladies competing for the title. The first game for the men was between Ross Qualmann and Don McWaters with Bill Fallon having the bye.
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Naracoorte Market Report 5/12/2023

Naracoorte Market Report 5/12/2023

By MLA 
Cattle: LWB 19 – LWY 758 – LWC 315 – OAY 1
Numbers eased a little as agents yarded 1,093 head of liveweight and open auction cattle. These sold to the usual field of trade and processor buyers along with feeder and restocker support.
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Apsley & District Motorsport Club: Race results 3/12/2023

Apsley & District Motorsport Club: Race results 3/12/2023

By Amanda McCallum
A Grade: 1st Joe Garner, Equal 2nd Will Braun and Fred Carberry, 3rd Dwayne McCallum
B Grade: 1st Trevor Bull, Equal 2nd David Garrigan, Len Holmes and Sam Johnson, 3rd Mitchell Chambers
C Grade: 1st Timothy Humby, 2nd Thomas Smitheman, 3rd Jake Freedom
Next Race Sunday 17th December.
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