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 […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Will our schools benefit?
Shadow Minister: Our country students deserve a strong focus from the government on bringing their schools up to modern standards. By Nasik Swami: The state government has announced a record $42.7million funding for more than 80 public schools across the state to fix roofs, reseal bitumen, build fences, and upgrade ageing infrastructure. But how much […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
5-star accommodation for Naracoorte
By Nasik Swami: Naracoorte will soon boast a hotel with five-star accommodation. Dean Group, a family-owned and operated South Australian group – consisting of the Largs Pier Hotel, Walkers Arms Hotel, Macs Hotel, Peninsula Hotel Motel, and London Tavern – have taken ownership of Naracoorte’s Kincraig Hotel on Smith Street as of October 21, 2024. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Our top snapper!
By Nasik Swami: Kybybolite Football Club’s Noel Black is South Australia’s Community Sports Photographer of the Year. Black, commonly known as Blackie, was bestowed with the award at the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Community Volunteers Awards on October 11, 2024, in the William Magarey Room at Adelaide Oval, with more than 300 attendees. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Mobile tower funding
MAYOR SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON COUNCIL’S DECISION
Disunity and disarray
AFTER opening, closing, re-opening and altering the MacKillop and Mount Gambier preselection process, the SA Liberal Party is “in disarray” once again.“Dark forces” stand accused of snubbing three South East Liberal members who each paid $1500 to put their hands up as possible candidates for the 2026 state election.
Domestic, family and sexual violence findings out in August
A brief extension has been granted to South Australia’s Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
HEALTH, HARMONY & HAPPINESS FESTIVAL
WHETHER you needed to be energised, find an inner serenity or gather information from the many stallholders available, there was something for everyone at Robe’s Health, Harmony & Happiness Festival on June 7-8. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY...
Suffering in silence
Farmers call for a hand up, not handouts By Nasik Swami: Pushed to their limits by an unrelenting drought that is taking the heaviest toll on their mental well-being, farmers across the district are expressing deep frustration. Many farmers have dismissed the government’s $55 million relief package as woefully inadequate, labelling it “a drop in […]
“Poppy Girls” heartfelt tribute
By Nasik Swami: If you haven’t had the chance to visit the poppy installation at Naracoorte Town Square, you’re truly missing a stunning display of craftsmanship. This powerful tribute, featuring around 1,500 hand-knitted poppies arranged on a five-by-five-metre net, was created by Naracoorte’s heartfelt group known as the “Poppy Girls” in honour of the courageous […]
Community healthcare concerns
By Nasik Swami: The community has called for better access to specialist healthcare services and further development of local health infrastructure within the district. This was strongly voiced during the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) public consultation for the development of the clinical services plan, which wrapped up on February 28, 2025. The goal […]
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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