Our top cop!
By Nasik Swami: He is our top cop. Naracoorte’s Senior Constable Chris Mailley has been awarded the 2024 South Australia Police Officer of the Year. The 59-year-old received the Rotary Club of Unley award for his dedication to the local community and work in assisting domestic and family violence victims. Originally from the United Kingdom, […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Trevor Smart retires
By Chris Oldfield and Nasik Swami: NARACOORTE Lucindale Council CEO Trevor Smart has resigned after six years in the top job and is looking forward to spending more time with his family. Mr Smart has spent 41 years in local government and six years with Naracoorte Lucindale Council. In a bid to help the council […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Hard Talk!
Issue One: Food Prices. Respondents: Premier Peter Malinauskas and Opposition Leader Vincent Tarzia. By Nasik Swami: The News is introducing a new series called Hard Talk, focusing on in-depth interviews with hard-hitting questions on issues relating to communities like ours. Through this series, we aim to ask our leaders, bureaucrats, and decision makers to respond […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Inspiring our young leaders
Last week, the Naracoorte Cub Scouts had an exciting visit to the Naracoorte Council office. They were joined by Mayor Patrick Ross and Deputy Mayor Monique Crossling to learn how council operates, how a council meeting is run, and toured the council office. The Scouts explored the building, viewed historical maps of Naracoorte, admired the […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
15 women compete in cold and foggy conditions
Naracoorte Golf Club ladies results – 2 July 2025
Hard fought game
Naracoorte & Districts Hockey Association results – Round 13
Kingston flying high
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Cleveland and Boston secure wins
Naracoorte Table Tennis B Grade winter season - Week 8 To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Report praises outdoor staff
By Chris Oldfield: AN independent roadworks report, which found the Naracoorte Lucindale Council only met four of 15 key performance indicators, also found the ire of outgoing CEO Trevor Smart. After winning a $68,000 tender from five other applicants with higher and lower quotes, Wheaton Enterprises—a highly qualified construction and civil engineering firm—praised the participation […]
100 years of love
By Nasik Swami: It’s uncommon to hear about someone reaching the incredible milestone of 100 years, let alone celebrating it. Naracoorte resident Mavis Evelyn, likely the oldest in the district, marked this remarkable occasion on February 22, last month, cherishing her century of life as a true “blessing.” Born in the Adelaide Hills on February […]
Crackdown on chop chop
Naracoorte business and home raided. By Nasik Swami: Is our usually quiet town turning into a hotspot for trading chop chop – illegal tobacco? Last week, South Australia Police (SAPOL) conducted searches at a home and business in Naracoorte, seizing around $1,000 worth of illicit tobacco. The home and business involved were not publicly identified. […]
Southern Ports Tennis Association Junior results: Round 5, 18th November 2023
By Kirsty Starling
We held a minute’s silence at the beginning of the Junior matches held at Lucindale this weekend and would like to pay our respects to the late Jason Doig, Lucindale Police Officer, who lost his life this week. Thank you for protecting our community.
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“To Park or Where to Park – that is the Question?”
Your Say: Ken Grundy, Naracoorte
Council has sought community consultation regarding two possible positions which could be transformed into parking spaces. There are very few occasions when we find many vacant parking spaces in our CBD, so I appreciate Council considering the opportunity to create additional parks when the chance arises.
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Lower South East Bowls Association
Midweek Pennant results round 7: 15th November 2023
By Heather Richards
Division 1
Mt Gambier RSL Red 42/6 defeated Port MacDonnell Red 38/2
Port MacDonnell Blue 43/6 defeated Mt Gambier RSL Blue 33/2
Robe 49/6 defeated Mt Gambier Blue 40/2
Mt Gambier Red 58/8 defeated Millicent Red 41/0
Naracoorte 8/8 defeated Millicent Blue by forfeit
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Home insurance 2023
Your Say: Heather Heggie, Naracoorte
Insurance Companies have been losing money in disasters particularly over the last 5 years, globally. California has a crisis with house and contents insurance as has Australia now – not only with people being caught out uninsured but with unprecedented fire and flood events and contemporary building materials which are in some cases, very flammable.
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Naracoorte A grade table tennis report Spring Season
By Michael Waters
Sizzle just scraped over Firebirds and won 7-5 last Monday night in A grade table tennis. Steve Biggins was back to his sizzling best winning his 3 singles, and Tom Randall won 2 singles. Fireballs fill in captain Kevan Addicott won 2 singles, while teammates Michael Williams and Harry Schroeder won a single each.
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Waiting for daycare
By Nasik Swami
Many parents returning to work post-COVID-19 or wanting to do extra hours because of the cost-of-living pressures are desperate for childcare centres in the district. But we have a big problem. Many parents are being left without childcare and turned away at centres because they are understaffed to keep up with demand.
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Naracoorte B grade table tennis Spring Season
By Zoe Williams and Sophie Matters
The first game for Tuesday night was between the Werewolves and the Pegasi, Ashton Gale and Brendan Preiss played their game after the second double and the scores were 4-11, 11-7, 7-11 and 9-11, Brenden’s way.
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Volunteers donation
By Paul Neilson
Volunteers of Naracoorte Meals on Wheels Branch have made another considerable donation to Moreton Bay House by funding the purchase of a new lifter that assists residents from sitting to standing in a comfortable and a less stressful way.
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Bridge@Bowls
By Bridging the Gap
Despite another glorious Spring day, 20 ladies enjoyed playing 30 boards of bridge. Congratulations to N/S winners, with 62.92% and a huge margin, Liz Ogilvie and Sue Hood followed by Sandi Lawrence and Janneen Wishart with 50.83%.
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Naracoorte Ladies Probus Club
By Liz Travers
Just over 12 months ago the Naracoorte Ladies Probus Club was the recipient of $500.00 from The News Give Back Program. The $500 was used this month to subsidise a bus trip to Nelson, where members and guests spent an enjoyable cruise with the Glenelg River Cruises.
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Naracoorte Rangers Baseball report
By Martin Wirper
Conditions were perfect for baseball as The Naracoorte Rangers hosted Millicent on Saturday. Ken Sisson pitched and Brady Fox caught for Naracoorte. Millicent found it difficult to get bat on ball with no runs scored in their first innings.
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Naracoorte Market Report 14/11/2023
By Tim Delany, MLA
Cattle: LWB 13 – LWY 836 – LWC 362 – OAY 30
Naracoorte agents yarded 1,240 cattle as the season continues to become dryer at the later stages of Spring. The offering was mainly good made up of excellent grown cattle, well presented yearlings, heavy beef cows and grown bulls.
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