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Maywald, Noll resign
Investigation called
By Chris Oldfield
NARACOORTE based regional LGA executive officer Adrian Maywald and Wattle Range mayor Des Noll have both resigned from the $1.38 million Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA). Mr Noll has also called for an independent review of the organisation, emphasising it must be “independent”.
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“It’s chicken and egg”
By Nasik Swami
There is a need for a centralised car park in Naracoorte to make the town centre more vibrant, or risk losing services and businesses as they close.
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Ben’s “pretty chuffed”
By Nasik Swami The Naracoorte District Men’s Shed is a vital part of the community, offering men a supportive and productive space. That’s the word from member of the Legislative Council and Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional South Australia, Ben Hood, who visited...
Rates go up 5%
By Nasik Swami Local ratepayers have been slapped with a rate increase of five percent for the next financial year. Elected members of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council had mixed reactions to the increase, but the majority agreed a five percent increase was the right...
EXCLUSIVE: Leader “Speirs” McBride
By Nasik Swami
Skyrocketing costs of living, housing, workforce shortages, and healthcare—these issues roll off the tongue of Opposition and Liberal Party leader David Speirs. And with the state election more than two years away, Mr Speirs wants MacKillop back in the fold, claiming local MP Nick McBride “seems to have become Labor’s voice in the South East instead of standing up for what’s best for the region.”
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Political game
By Nasik Swami
I am not interested in being drawn into political games. That is how Member for MacKillop Nick McBride has retorted to allegations against him by Opposition and Liberal Party leader David Speirs of failing to stand up and deliver for the community.
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The News Gives Back Program: Frances Bowls Club
By Gina Elyward
On behalf of the Frances Bowling Clubs we would like to send a big thank you for letting us be part of The News Gives Back program. We will be putting this to good use towards our new clubrooms which we have applied for grants this year.
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Many issues behind empty shops
By Chris Oldfield.
The condition of buildings, rental levels and the challenging economic environment are some of the causes of empty shops along Smith St, according to CEO Trevor Smart. Mr Smart said while some may suggest shop vacancies were caused by parking, “there are also many other issues”. Meanwhile, a previous council’s suggestion to […]
Lucindale Mens Golf results
By Shawn Menz
This Saturdays competition was a stableford round sponsored by our number one Greenskeeper Don Theile. A strong westerly breeze throughout the day made the course a little tougher but some quality scores were still achieved. We had a great turnout of 20 men attend the AGM before golf which was excellent to […]
Give Back Program: Longridge Ladies Auxiliary
By Marg Wellington.
The Longridge Auxiliary thank you and appreciate being chosen for The News Gives Back donation of $500.00. Every dollar we fundraise, along with donations received, is spent purchasing equipment required by Longridge residents. During 2022/2023 we have been able to supply an ECG machine, vaccine refrigerator, three custom-made lounge chairs, a wheelchair, […]
Squash Spring Pennant: Round 6 results
By Jenny Dickenson
Top team Zeus lost to fourth team Posiden 10-8 in a close match and Aphrodite won their match by one point against Hermes last week in a good night of the spring squash pennant. Tony and Rowan had a very even contest over 5 games with Tony winning the match although Rowan […]
Naracoorte Primary School
By the Leadership Group: Rob Sandercock, Andrea Lawrie and Samantha Gale.
28th September 2023.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank students, staff and parents/caregivers for all the hard work and support you have given over the past term. It has been a very busy term with many very positive achievements being made […]
Apsley Golf Club news
By Leanne Foster
It was a warm windy day for the girls playing a Stableford Round last Wednesday. There were some good scores. Fiona Crawley 31 points and Sheryl Kinnane 35 points. Tammy Hocking and Leanne Dolling both had 36 points with Leanne winning on a countback. Robyne Rainsford had the only nearest the pin […]
Local in iconic Bay to Birdwood
By Bay to Birdwood Team.
One of the world’s great historic motoring events, the Bay to Birdwood, happens October 22 and a local is a part of it. A fixture on the South Australian events calendar since 1980, a parade of more than 1500 historic vehicles is set to wind past around 90,000 spectators along […]
Naracoorte Golf Club results
By Chris Moyle
Saturday 14th October 2023 . Field: 92. Summer Opening Day Two ball Ambrose. Sponsor: Club Patron Bill Moorhouse. Men’s Golfers Winner: Phil Werchiwski / Wade Stewart 75 – 12.75: 62.25. Men’s Golfers Runner-Up: Brett Patterson / Alex Earl 71 – 8.5: 62.50. Ladies and Mixed Winner: Angus Norcock / Felicity Norcock 73 – […]
Lethal humidity
Your Say: Ken Grundy, Naracoorte.
I was pleased to read Andrew Forrest’s recent comments where he acknowledged water vapour or humidity is a major factor affecting the climate. He called it “Lethal humidity”. I draw his attention to the massive burst of water vapour into the environment from undersea volcanic activity in the pacific. In […]
Kybybolite Women’s Football Club: U16 round 3 results
Kybybolite 3.6-24 defeated Kongorong 2.1-13.
A wet Friday night at Kongorong, Kybybolite 24 defeated Kongorong 13 in a great display of sportsmanship from both sides. Goals: Grace Altschwager (2) and Elise Hahn (1). Big thank you to Grace and Eadie from North Gambier for filling in. Huge thank you to our round 3 sponsor, Trev’s […]
Naracoorte Golf Club news
By Chris Moyle.
Twilight is Back! Again sponsored by The Avenue Inn, twilight has returned on Friday evening with hit off from around 4.00 pm to play nine holes of golf in a very relaxed atmosphere. Although the weather conditions were not very Summery, we still had a good field of 19 in the competition […]
Embedded plastics & illnesses
Your Say: Heather Heggie, Naracoorte.
Australia seems to be losing several ‘wars’ with invaders – cane toads, buffel grass, wild pigs, feral deer, and many other introduced species of flora and fauna. Buffel grass burns catastrophically hot and destroys everything in its path. Plastic has become embedded in our buildings and vehicles and packaging. Insurance […]
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