Upset and broken!
By Nasik Swami: A local businessman is calling for more police presence in the town, particularly at night. Multicultural grocery store BWD Trading on McRae Street was broken into last Friday night—twice in two months, sustaining alleged losses and damage of about $30,000. Speaking to this newspaper, owner Didar Ali said, “this is very bad, […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Ireland calls for upgrade
By Chris Oldfield: THE low-level classification of a road servicing traffic between Bordertown, Lucindale and Kingston will be compared with similar roads by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration. This follows Cr Peter Ireland’s call for the classification of several roads, including Dickensons Rd, to be reviewed and upgraded in the council’s Road and Stormwater Infrastructure Management […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Stunner!
The Aurora Australis makes a stunning return to southern Australian skies. The dazzling Aurora Australis display was visible over Naracoorte between 3-5.30am on October 11th. This photo was taken at 5.40am with the town lights of Naracoorte. Photo credit: Vanessa Hobbs. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Breaking the cycle
By Nasik Swami: An award-winning local policeman says the district needs to come together to “break the cycle” of domestic violence that exists in our community. Naracoorte’s Senior Constable, Chris Mailley, who works in supporting domestic and family violence victims, says, “just one incident is too many”. “Unfortunately, domestic violence is part of society, and […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
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.
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.
“Australia for sale”
The directors of Santos may be satisfied for their shareholders, in achieving an attractive offer price for the company. However, there should be more than the financial aspect to the deal. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or...
Naracoorte Market report: 1/7/2025
Cattle: LWB 27 - LWY 256 - LWC 101 - OAY 1 To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
McBride to face court
By Nasik Swami: INDEPENDENT member for MacKillop, Nick McBride, will face the Naracoorte Magistrates Court on May 7, next month, facing three counts of alleged aggravated assault charges. Mr McBride has been charged by police with three counts of alleged aggravated assault by a person known to him—his estranged wife, Katherine McBride. A South Australia […]
Changing of the Guard
By Chris Oldfield: From a little Ford truck to a multi-million-dollar fleet of Kenworths and high-tech earthwork equipment, Naracoorte’s Bull Bros Pty Ltd this year celebrates 75 years in business. Driving further enthusiasm and longevity into the esteemed company which employs around 30 people, a fourth generation is stepping up. As now part owners, Bull […]
On a journey to the world
By Charlie Legoe, Helloworld Travel: Yes, after over 40 years, we are still here! Having moved from Smith Street to our much larger Ormerod Street office over a year ago, we have settled into our new environment. Our aim as a travel business, in a world full of technology, is to provide a client experience […]
Naracoorte Primary School
15th November 2023
By the Leadership Group: Rob Sandercock, Andrea Lawrie and Samantha Gale
What a wonderful day we had for Sports Day with the weather being just perfect throughout the day. The atmosphere on the day was exciting, starting with the march, dancing and then Kahu Woolley officially opening the day.
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$20,000 for great Taste
By Chris Oldfield
NARACOORTE will once again showcase the region’s food and wine following a $20,000 boost from the SA Government. Premier Peter Malinauskas made the announcement during the recent SA Country Cabinet in the SE. For many years Taste the Limestone Coast festival annually attracted a multitude of stall holders and around 2000 people.
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Southern Ports Tennis Association junior results – Round 6, 25th November
By Kirsty Starling
ALL STARS ROUND: All games at Lucindale
This week saw all games played on the beautiful grass courts at Lucindale Tennis Club for the All Stars Round. This saw the state league tennis players coming to Lucindale to play an exhibition match alongside local tennis players.
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Top job for educator
By Chris Oldfield
FORMER Lucindale Area School principal Adrian Maywald has been appointed executive officer of the region’s peak organisation for councils, the Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA). His position was announced by LCLGA president Lynette Martin, who praised Mr Maywald’s skills and attributes.
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Apsley & District Motorsport Club Race results 19/11/2023
By Amanda McCallum
A Grade: 1st Joe Garner, 2nd Fred Carberry, 3rd Will Braun
B Grade: Equal 1st Sam Johnson and Len Holmes, 2nd David Garrigan, 3rd Trevor Bull
C Grade: 1st Timothy Humby, 2nd Jake Freedom, 3rd Thomas Smitheman
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The nicest man ever
By Chris Oldfield
BREVET Sergeant Jason Doig – “Doigy” – was a career country cop, a Ducati buff, a technical whizz who liked instructions and, “the nicest man ever”.
Remembering Doigy, last Tuesday with some of SA Police’s top officials, a crowd of 500 mourners overflowed from barriers of orange flags outside Lucindale Police Station/residence, and spread out across Musgrave Ave.
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SE Veteran golf results
By Max Clifford
59 players competed at Blue Lake and the scoring was great. First Division was won on a countback on 39 by Millicent’s Terry Chant from Robe’s Brian Foreman on 39, with Blue Lake’s Wayne Dunford third on 38, and there were plenty of 36 and 35 scores.
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United by grief
By Chris Oldfield
UNITED by grief, leaders of 26 community groups gathered last Monday at the Lucindale Police Station. Their highly respected police officer Brevet Sgt Jason Doig had gone to a job 120 kms away, and never returned.
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Lower South East Bowls Association
Midweek Pennant results round 8: 22nd November 2023
By Heather Richards
Division 1
Millicent Red 52/6 defeated Mt Gambier Blue 47/2
Robe 44/4 drew with Port MacDonnell Red 44/4
Mt Gambier Red 59/8 defeated Naracoorte 40/0
Port MacDonnell Blue 55/8 defeated Millicent Blue 32/0
Mt Gambier RSL Red 53/8 defeated Mt Gambier RSL Blue 27/0
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Sergeant Doig’s last job
By Chris Oldfield
BLACK armbands, a minute’s silence, half mast flags, Adelaide State buildings lit up in blue and wreath laying all tell the same story.
Lucindale Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, 53, went to work and never came home.
Now a State funeral is being planned for the highly respected police officer.
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Naracoorte A grade table tennis report Spring Season
By Michael Waters
Fireballs had an 8-4 win over Volcanos in the latest round of matches in the A grade last Monday night. Troy Harris won 3 singles, Michael Williams and Harry Schroeder won a single each, and Fireballs teamed up well to take out all three doubles games.
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Storm lashes Naracoorte
By Chris Oldfield
Thunder, lightning, rain and hail last Friday dumped up to 170mm on Naracoorte, causing stormwater to gush into homes, businesses and service centres. Flooded buildings, fallen trees causing blackouts to 300 homes and hailstones the size of marbles to golf balls wreaked havoc. Most rain fell Friday between 5pm and 7pm.
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