Tough ride!
Our Racheal joins the prestigious Racing SA Apprentice Academy By Nasik Swami: It’s been a tough ride, but Naracoorte’s Racheal Kraemer is not giving up. The 29-year-old has made it to the prestigious Racing SA Apprentice Academy, a journey filled with optimism, love, and passion to do something in life. Sharing her story with The […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
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 […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
“Fit for purpose”
By Nasik Swami: The emergency department at Naracoorte Hospital is being fixed to make it “fit for purpose”. Health Minister Chris Picton says the community deserves to have a hospital they are proud of and can provide a high quality of care. Mr Picton was part of a delegation from the Health Ministry that visited […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
3G switch-off
By Nasik Swami: Already fed up with mobile connectivity issues? Wait, there’s more coming your way, as all of Australia’s 3G networks go off in the coming months. Once the 3G mobile network is switched off, people will be left without means of communication in some regional areas, and the devices they rely on will […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Small card room, 24 members
Bridge@Bowls
Andrew controls the match and takes the win
Squash winter pennant – Round 6
Congratulations to all winners
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2025 KNTNA RESULTS – ROUND 12
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Hard Talk, Town after Town
. Consistent failures in housing strategy. By Nasik Swami: Bureaucratic hurdles, red tape, market failures, declining investor confidence, and ineffective policies have all been cited as key factors behind the district’s ongoing housing crisis. In this edition of Hard Talk, The News explores the severe housing shortage affecting regional towns like Naracoorte, Penola, and Bordertown. […]
What’s our strategy?
By Nasik Swami: Future developments in the district must be thoughtfully planned with harmony, taste, and understanding, rather than solely focusing on “chasing rate dollars”. This was the key message from mayor Patrick Ross to the Naracoorte Lucindale Council as elected members began discussions on a crucial issue—the draft housing strategy—last week. The district’s draft […]
See you at the races!
The 2025 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup will be held on Sunday 16 February, 2025. Naracoorte Racing Club/Photo: Adrian Gale – The Chapel Studio. The picture was taken during the 2024 Naracoorte Cup.
Serviceton Bowling Club news
By Gwen Colwill
Congratulations to Darryl Grosser Serviceton Bowling Club Mens Singles Champion for the 2023-24 Bowling Season. The initial rounds of our club Mens Championship were played on Saturday 11th in the morning, with the finals played on Sunday 12th morning. Darryl Grosser played Mark Shawcross and Darren Merrett played Rick Miles.
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Cricket report
Lucindale Cricket Club is hosting a massive night this Friday with a T20 match featuring some big AFL names, in what will be a true highlight of this local cricket season. The Roos are welcoming back some of the big names of their local footy club, along with some new friends for a big celebrity game that is sure to attract a good crowd.
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Bordertown Bowling Club – Local bowls ladies in State Women’s Triples
By Christopher Steer
Congratulations to Belinda Pepper(s), Sarah Ross and Cathy Healy who represented region 1 in the State Triples. In the Cullen Pennant Bordertown Ladies travelled to Tintinara Thursday to play Keith with Keith coming out victors. Belinda Pepper, Judy Lack, Judy Vanderhorst and Glenda Tink led right through to the 24th end.
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U14’s fall short in cracking game
By Jock McClure
Last Saturday saw the second week of the 2 day game against Mt Burr in the U14 Hall Trophy. The Penola/Naracoorte U14’s posted a good score of 129 and were looking to protect the runs this week. The sun was hidden, sky looking cloudy, wind sweeping across the ground, and both teams were ready to have a good game.
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Naracoorte Golf Club
By Sam Brooksby
Saturday 11 th November 2023
Field: 48 (38 Men and 10 Ladies)
Sponsor: Limestone Coast Motorcycles and Small Engines
Competition: Bisque Par
A Grade Winner: Roger Pridmore +6 (-3)
A Grade Runner-Up: Scott male +3 (+2)
B Grade Winner: Barry Munn +6 (+3) B Grade Runner-Up: Bill Moorhouse +5 (-1)
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Fixing GP crisis
By Nasik Swami
Why is our general practitioner system broken, and how do we fix it? Rural communities in the South East continue to face GP shortages, and the closure of many small-town medical clinics because of our failure to attract and retain specialist doctors is putting rural patients at risk.
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Southern Ports Tennis Association: Round 4 results, 11th November
By Katelyn Baker
Beachport were the top performers in Round 4 of the SPTA season. Travelling to Robe, the Pirates showed a dominant display against Robe Roosters, only dropping three sets for the day. This win moving them into third position on the ladder.
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Players announced for Tennis SA State League All Stars Limestone Coast edition
By Naracoorte Lucindale Council
Tennis SA has announced the player field for the third edition of the Tennis SA State League All Stars. Tennis SA, in conjunction with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council and Lucindale Country Club, will host the event in Lucindale on Saturday 25 November 2023.
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Behind the eyes of a carer
By Resthaven
Resthaven Manager Service Development, Tam Henwood, is passionate about the Staying at Home in Regional South Australia Program. As the primary carer of her mother, Tam’s involvement with the initiative is not exclusive to the office, having participated in a retreat earlier this year with her mother who lives with dementia.
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Southern Ports Tennis Association Junior results: Round 4, 11/11/23
By Kirsty Starling
Naracoorte Red def Lucindale Roos 42-40 games
In another close rubber for the Lucindale Roos, Naracoorte Red proved too strong in the end, winning 42 games to 40. It all came down to the singles between Charles Bruce and Angus Redding with teams tied at 36 games all.
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Community activities announced as Tennis SA State League All Stars prepare to visit Limestone Coast
By Breanna Hassam, Tennis SA
A host of community engagement activities have been announced to take place alongside the Tennis SA State League All Stars when the event visits Lucindale later this month. Tennis SA, in conjunction with the Naracoorte Lucindale Council and Lucindale Country Club, will host the event on Saturday 25 November 2023.
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Pop in to Naracoorte and donate blood to save lives
By Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
The people of Naracoorte are being encouraged to make an appointment now for the next local opportunity to donate blood. Lifeblood’s Pop-up Blood Donor Centre will be operating at the Naracoorte Town Hall Function Centre from Monday 20 November to Thursday 23 November.
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