The News Give Back Program: Naracoorte Hunt Pony Club
By Cate Orton On Sunday 4th February, the Naracoorte Hunt Pony Club hosted a rally for their members. Lucy and Tilly Bennet, Ella Croker, Sophie Munro, Eliza and Alice ward and Fliss and Belle Orton and Tahnee Dodgson attended. The girls were decided into 3 groups for Edwina Price to give jumping instructions, which was very kind of her to do in the heat. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL...
Southern Ports Tennis Association: Grand Final
By Katelyn Baker Kingston Premiers Kingston 13-125 defeated Beachport 11-118 Kingston Tennis Club have taken out the Division 1 shield in the 2023/24 Southern Ports Tennis Association Grand Final, defeating the Beachport Pirate 13 sets to 11. The minor premiers had a tough battle on their hands against a formidable Pirates side, with the score remaining even until the final matches of the day. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL...
Hard Talk: Top election issues
By Nasik Swami: Healthcare, infrastructure, the rising cost of living and government waste are among the key concerns impacting voters in regional towns like Naracoorte in the South East. Some political leaders believe that addressing these issues with strong, practical policies could significantly sway voters in the area. As the prime minister considers a date […]
Toys find a new home
By Nasik Swami: The Naracoorte Toy Library’s relentless quest for a new home has finally come to an end. This beloved community hub for local children has secured a fresh spot at Naracoorte North Primary School. The move became necessary after the non-profit organisation’s current venue on Sandstone Avenue was sold, requiring them to vacate […]
Welcome to Yakka Park
By Chris Oldfield: BUTCHER Girl Alison, ABC gardening specialist Sophie Thomson, country music sensation Leah Briggs, the SA Police Band, and the SA Yard Dog championships are all set for this Friday and Saturday’s 45th South East Field Days at Lucindale. So is...
Fringe reviews 2025
The 27 Club: Thursday 6th March 2025 (Rymill Park, The Fantail). Presented By: Amplified House. The dreaded age of 27 in rock’n’roll. This show revitalises the legendary acts that synonymously passed away at the same age. Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Amy...
Flying foxes among us
By Chris Oldfield: AROUND 5,000 or so grey-headed flying foxes, often called fruit bats, currently have two main camps – one near Naracoorte and the other around Mount Burr. The flying foxes can carry the deadly Lyssavirus and Hendra virus – anyone scratched or bitten must seek urgent medical attention. Even dead bats are considered […]
Powers tougher than ASIO for Landscape Boards
By Chris Oldfield: SOME public servants could soon enter homes without a warrant to “seize documents” including computers, phones, diaries, and bank statements under calls for tough new laws for SA Landscape Boards. Harsher than laws for Federal Police against terrorists if enacted, “authorised officers” could also make “an information discovery order”, compelling businesses and […]
Community uproar
Minister defends his position on radiation therapy By Nasik Swami: Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Chris Picton, has confirmed his position for no radiation service in the South East. Following the recent release of the independent feasibility study report, which scrapped the establishment of the service despite $4.3 million of federal funding, The News asked […]
Naracoorte Bowling Club
By Beverly King
Tuesday 7th November we held our Melbourne Cup C.A. Koch Memorial pairs, twelve pairs entered and played three games, 1 game of 2 4 2 and 2 games of 3 bowl pairs.
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Vale Don Wray OAM
By Chris Oldfield
NARACOORTE manufacturing icon and entrepreneur Donald “Don” Wray has died aged 72. Born on October 27, 1950, Don left school at 16 to become a shearer. As well as being a gun shearer, he earned a reputation for being a great bloke with a keen sense of humour and cheeky smile.
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Naracoorte Bowling Club
By Beverly King Sunday 29th October we held our K&S Fuel legacy pairs, teams were chosen at random, 24 players attended and played 1 game of 2x4x2 then a game of three bowl pairs before a delicious afternoon tea and another game of three bowls pairs, all games were played over eight ends.
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Lock up!
By Chris Oldfield
POLICE are investigating the theft of 5000 litres of diesel valued at $11,000 from a centre pivot on a farm near Naracoorte. The pivot is used to irrigate property on Government Road, Moyall.
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Naracoorte RSL pennant
By Linda Prentice
Last Saturday both teams played home again with Division 1 playing against Mt Gambier Red. David O’Shaughnessy, Corey Zeuner, Rohan Burke and Steve Hansen had a trying time in the early stages of the game against Brad Errock, and went to the break 13 shots down.
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Frances Progress Association
By Kerryn Pilmore
The Frances Progress Association is very appreciative of the Naracoorte News Give Back program. Money received will go towards upgrading the watering system at the Frances town square. Since its recent establishment, the town square provides a place to sit and eat for locals and visitors.
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Naracoorte Squash Spring Pennant: Round 9
By Jenny Dickenson
The top two teams Zeus and Hera both had wins this week and are now equal on 100 points with 3 rounds to go. Darrel and Chris played an even 4 sets with an eventual 15-13 4 th set win to Darrel. The improving Sal had a 3-1 win against Callum who won the second game.
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Naracoorte Primary School
By the Leadership Group: Rob Sandercock, Andrea Lawrie and Samantha Gale
26th October 2023
Welcome to Term 4 – it has certainly been a busy start with Sports Day practice well underway. The last Saturday of holidays was the Naracoorte Show and we had a very colourful display of children’s work and a poignant message that at NPS ‘Every Day Is an Opportunity to Shine’.
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Bridge@Bowls
By Bridging the Gap
Winners N/S today were Sue Hood and Liz Ogilvie closely followed by Sally Macdonald and Sandra Haynes. E/W winners were the ever reliable Prue Ellis and Jenny Pridham followed by Mary Lush and Yvonne Hegarty. Fantastic to see this pair in the winners circle, they have certainly been practising their bridge.
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Cricket report
Lucindale continued its excellent start to the Millicent and Naracoorte Cricket Association season with a third consecutive win last Saturday. After finishing last season in the lower half of the ladder, Lucindale has started this year with three from three to be equal on top of the ladder with reigning premiers Rendelsham.
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Bordertown Bowling Club
By Christopher Steer
Grosser Trophy first round to Kaniva.
Bordertown Bowling Club hosted the first round of the Grosser Trophy Thursday night with Kaniva, Serviceton, Mundulla and Bordertown playing a friendly rival tournament with 3 teams each. Kaniva won the night with 3 wins and 6 points, and Bordertown and Mundulla on 3 points each.
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Fast start powers innings
By Jock McClure
Last Saturday saw the third round of the U14 Hall Trophy. This rounds match up for the Penola/Naracoorte U14’s, was Mt. Burr, at McCorquindale Park in Penola. The sun was shining, there was a light breeze in the air, and both teams were ready for a good game.
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