Sky News withdrawal: South East ‘deserves better’
South East free-to-air TV viewers suddenly deprived of Sky News Regional – as of last week – “deserve better”, a state MP says. People across the South-East and the state’s Riverland – plus sections of NSW – lost access to Sky News Regional on Monday 1 July after Sky’s affiliation agreement with WIN Television ended. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Ready for pole dancing?
Naracoorte’s new pole dancing studio to open soon By Nasik Swami: Naracoorte’s Stacey Windsor is on a mission to change mindsets on pole dancing and promote the popular artform in town. Also known as Dee-Dee, Stacey is opening a new pole dancing studio in Naracoorte, giving the young and the old the opportunity to learn […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
New budget, big plans
By Nasik Swami: The Naracoorte Lucindale Council has adopted its 2024–2025 Annual Business Plan and Budget, with a strong focus on the road network and Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange (NRLE). According to the council, the plan and budget that were adopted at the council’s June meeting also focus on keeping rates as reasonable as possible […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Eat or heat
By Nasik Swami: The vulnerable in the district are choosing between heating and eating this winter. If they turn on heating to keep themselves warm during the chilly nights, many say they will be faced with eye-watering power bills. So, what does the public do? The News asked our decision makers to explain why we […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Joyful celebration of love
The atmosphere was filled with warmth and excitement at Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte last Thursday, as students came together to honor their beloved grandparents. The school celebrated Grandparents Day under the heartfelt theme “Moments and Memories,” offering a beautiful glimpse into the bonds that span generations. Grandparents were warmly welcomed into classrooms where students had […]
$240m battery
By Chris Oldfield: A $240m Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is proposed for a site 3.5km west of Naracoorte by renewable company ACE Power. The project will be known as the Kincraig Battery and 60 people are expected to be employed during its construction phase, with two to four people required long term to maintain […]
Burial fee debate
By Nasik Swami: A Naracoorte Lucindale councillor has voiced strong criticism over the council’s decision to keep $8,600 in its budget for post-meeting “meals and drinks” but reject a proposal to waive burial fees for children under the age of 10. Speaking to The...
50 new local jobs
By Nasik Swami: The reopening of Naracoorte’s Kincraig Hotel this December under new ownership is set to bring a much-needed boost to the local economy with the creation of 50 new jobs for the community. Development works on the multimillion-dollar, five-star...
Structural failures
Council serves notice on the property for the Frances Hotel. By Nasik Swami: The Naracoorte Lucindale Council served a notice on the property for the Frances Hotel after their inspection found some structural failures that had the potential to cause the roof to collapse. Council chief executive officer, Trevor Smart, confirmed to The News that […]
Splash, splash!
An ever-popular drawcard for locals and visitors alike, the iconic Naracoorte Swimming Lake will open to the public for the summer season on Monday 25 November, 2024. According to the council, staff have cleaned the floor of the lake, painted the walls and were on track to paint part of the lake floor and walkway/concourse […]
15 new jobs
By Nasik Swami: A new local bakery set to open its doors to the public next month will bring about 15 new job opportunities in various roles to Naracoorte. Craig’s Bakehouse & Café located on Smith Street opens on December 11, 2024. Proprietor Craig McCallum bought the business from the owners of the former Morris […]
Naracoorte RSL pennant results
By Linda Prentice
Round 9 of pennants for Naracoorte RSL was played last weekend. The ladies played at Beachport on Friday for a nice win by both rinks. Lindy Mark, Josie Mark, Josie McGrath and Helen Brody dominated from the second end to have a great win with 33 shots to 8 against Pam Hales.
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Governor’s special visit
By Nasik Swami
It was a special visit by the Governor of South Australia, Frances Adamson, to the South East last month. The visit was part of the Governor’s Regional Visit Program, allowing her the opportunity to maintain a good understanding of country communities across the Limestone Coast area.
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Robe Bowling Club report 30/11/23
By Valma Jennings
Robe travelled to Millicent for midweek pennant coming away with a narrow loss. Millicent 44 shots 6 pts def Robe 40-2. Josh Waddell, Pam Robinson, Jim Gray and Stephen Farrell never headed Sarah Ross’s team losing 23-17. Paul Truelove, Errol Jennings, Dean Burgoyne and David Robinson had a slow start but edged in front on the 19th end and managed to stay there to defeat Derk Pietersma’s team 21-23.
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Art Exhibition in Robe
By Susie McLachlan
Karatta Wine Room and Gallery, Robe, to display paintings by Suzie Riley and ceramics by Brioni Pridham, opening 2 December 2023. A line of beauty, a shadow of deep violet. A fecund form, a pathway gleaming through swaying grassland.
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Serviceton Bowls news
By Gwen Colwill
Our Midweek Pennant team travelled to Goroke this week to play Edenhope/Goroke. Team 1 won 27-8 and team 2 scored 21 to Goroke 27 . Overall Serviceton won by13 shots. Saturday 25th November we held our annual Maidrill sponsored day. President Rick Miles welcomed everyone including visitor Stephen McPhee.
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Cricket report
The wild weather of last weekend meant the entire round of Millicent and Naracoorte Cricket Association matches were washed out. Most grounds were too wet for play, and it was decided to call off the whole round as a result.
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Naracoorte Golf Club
By Sam Brooksby
Saturday 25th November 2023
Field: 41 (24 Foursome and 17 Stableford)
Sponsor: Drew’s Workshop Supplies
Competition: 27 Hole Foursomes Championships
Open Stableford
Foursomes Gross Winner: James and Henry Norcock 114 Foursomes
Gross Runner-Up: Sam Brooksby and Roger Pridmore 126
Foursomes Nett Winner: Michael Schinckel and Andrew Sincock 109.5
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Freak storm claims race meeting
By Paul Mitchell
Friday’s freak rainstorm forced the abandonment of the Naracoorte Racing Club’s planned twilight meeting. The club’s next meeting is on Friday, December 29, when club officials hope a bumper crowd will turnout in what is odds on to be much better conditions. The club will provide more details about next month’s meeting in coming weeks.
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Bordertown Bowling Club – Ladies 4’s Championships close contest!
By Christopher Steer
Congratulations W. Twigden(s) J. Wiese, G. Tink, J. Marshall on winning the Ladies Championship 4s played on Wednesday. With the score tied on the 11th end J. Wiese played a great draw bowl followed by W. Twigden’s to win by 2 shots against B. Pepper(s) J. Tink, C. Creaser, M. Gregory.
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Kybybolite Women’s Football Club: U16 round 9 results
On Friday night, the Kyby team and supporters swam their way to Hatherleigh, to meet South Gambier. Another great display of sportsmanship from both sides, and now… the goals are coming!
Kyby 6.6 (40) defeated South Gambier 2.2 (14)
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The News Gives Back: Border Districts Football and Netball Clubs
By Kerryn Pilmore
The Border Districts community are grateful for the generosity of the News Gives Back program in donating $500 which will be used to help fund a new digital electric convection oven. The new oven will replace the existing gas oven which has safety issues.
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Southern Ports Tennis Association results – Round 6 ALL STARS, 25th November
By Katelyn Baker
All eyes were on Lucindale Tennis Club in Round 6 as the Tennis SA State League All Stars made their way to the South-East. Despite difficult conditions, it was a weekend filled with high quality tennis. Play kicked off Friday evening where Kingston hosted Robe Rebels, then continued into Saturday.
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