Hard Talk – Loss of essential services
By Nasik Swami: Many essential service providers, including the government, are “abandoning” rural towns like Naracoorte in South Australia. Many regional towns in the South East are losing—or have already lost—essential services such as banking, postal, Medicare, Centrelink, resident health specialists, TAFE and other tertiary education providers, telecommunications, along with many others. And now, it’s […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Sunrise musical hit
In a Galilee far, far away…. The Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte held its 2024 Christmas musical at the Town Hall last week. The musical, an interplanetary exploration to discover the Glory of God throughout the universe, and beyond, focused on showcasing the true meaning of Christmas. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Postcode discrimination
By Nasik Swami: Country towns like Naracoorte are facing “postcode discrimination” when it comes to accessing mental health services and resources. That’s the view of SA Shadow Minister for Regional Health Services, Penny Pratt, who has attacked the State government for turning a blind eye to the Limestone Coast region and failing to understand the […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Farewell Shaz!
By Nasik Swami: Twenty-seven years and 2.2 million boxes later, Sharon Drabsch has called it a day. Shaz, as her colleagues call her, ends her 27-year career as a box maker at the MiniJumbuk in Naracoorte at the end of this month. The 46-year-old with special abilities is not only a box maker but also […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Fuschia destroys hapless Orchid: Naracoorte Table Tennis A Grade winter season
By Michael Waters
Five brave ladies: Apsley Golf Club news
By Leanne Foster
Break over, players return – FOOTY REPORT
KNTFL players will return to the field this Saturday after most enjoyed a break from playing last weekend. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Leanne wins monthly medal
Lucindale ladies golf - 9 July 2025 To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
SA Pathology to extend Naracoorte service
By Nasik Swami: SA Pathology has confirmed it is in the process of hiring additional staff to support the expansion of services at its Naracoorte collection centre. The move aims to extend operations to six days a week. This confirmation came in response to enquiries made by The News to the Department of Health regarding […]
Hard Talk: Councils are struggling
By Nasik Swami: Many local councils in the MacKillop electorate are facing serious financial strain, struggling to meet community demands while navigating complex partnerships with state and federal governments under the Local Government Act 1999. With a shrinking ratepayer base to draw income from, MacKillop MP Nick McBride is asking how regional councils—like Naracoorte Lucindale—can […]
Attention councillors!
By Nasik Swami: Are the elected officials of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council fulfilling the commitments they made to you, the voters, when they campaigned for office in 2022? Are they effectively addressing community needs and ensuring your voices are heard? This week, The News starts a new series called “Attention councillors.” This Q&A initiative offers […]
Holiday joy on a budget: How to create magical Christmas memories and a strong family bond
By Triple P Parenting
As the holiday season approaches, many family budgets will be strained as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, and parents and carers may find it harder to provide a memorable Christmas for their kids.
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Southern Ports Tennis Association results round 8: 9th December
By Katelyn Baker
Kingston Hold On
With the wind and rain starting in the early hours of Saturday morning, the afternoon’s games seemed to be in doubt. However, the rain cleared enough that all games were played and completed. Kingston remain the team to beat, holding off Frances/Lucindale Eagles to win 13-11.
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Your Say: Middle East solutions
Your Say: Philip Cornish
The Middle East is a flashpoint of concern for much of the world at this moment in time. With many claims and counter claims for the holy Land of Israel, how do we make sense of it all?
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Southern Ports Tennis Association Junior results round 8: 9th Dec 2023
By Kirsty Starling
A tricky weekend of tennis with half the teams having to cancel due to heavy downpours in Naracoorte. The Lucindale crews toughed it out in the rain and played on the slightly more forgiving lawn courts. Well done to everyone for a cracking first half of the season.
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Your Say: Murray Darling water buybacks
Your Say: Cliff Hignett, Naracoorte
This week, Tony Pasin voted against the Murray Darling plan water buybacks. Once again, he has sold out the electors of Barker. The whole purpose of the buybacks is to ensure that the river continues to flow – just a little bit – even in times of drought.
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Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club: Steve Mark Memorial Tournament
By Linda Prentice
On Sunday 3rd Dec the inaugural Steve Mark Memorial Fours and pairs tournament was held in beautiful conditions. Twenty teams competed on the day, and clubs represented were Keith, Kingston, Millicent, Mt Gambier, Naracoorte, Padthaway, Port MacDonnell, Robe, and Naracoorte RSL.
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Congratulations?
By Nasik Swami
Do you have your congratulations in order?
Naracoorte-Lucindale Council mayor Patrick Ross says the council needs to be congratulated on the drainage works that have been carried out over the past few years.
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Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club Pennant results
By Linda Prentice
The only pennant game played this week for round 10 at Naracoorte RSL Bowling Club, was the ladies on Friday. As temperatures were going to be high it was an early start at Penola. Robyn Hansen, Linda Prentice, Sandra Green and Kirstin Brighton had a tough game against Kathryn Brooks and were nine down at the 15-end short break.
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Switch it off
By Nasik Swami
Flick the switch off and save power.
It sounds obvious, but if you don’t get into the habit of saving energy, you might be digging deeper into your pocket to pay for energy bills in the coming months. Spiralling energy costs are having a devastating impact on everyone in South Australia.
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SE Veteran Golf results
By Max Clifford
The field of 49 ventured to Port MacDonnell on a fine but breezy day and found the 9 hole course in good condition, but of course they went for the renowned hospitality of morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, their ladies doing a fabulous job.
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Penola Coonawarra unveils TREE-mendous Christmas initiative
By Deb Redman, Riddoch Business and Community Association
The festive season in Penola Coonawarra has taken on a sustainable twist this year with the launch of the Trash to TREE-mendous Community Christmas Exhibition. In a bid to foster creativity, community engagement, and draw visitors to the region, businesses and individuals have been invited to showcase their ingenuity by crafting unique Christmas trees from everyday odds and ends.
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Naracoorte A grade table tennis report Spring Season
By Michael Waters
Semi finals
The A grade semi finals were played between the top four teams. After much discussion, and a bit of a hold up to proceedings, games commenced. The hold up to proceedings was due to a discussion as to who plays who.
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