Leadership woes
By Chris Oldfield: SA LIBERAL leader David Speirs has cancelled plans to return to Scotland for another family wedding. But speculation continues as the State Government urges a leadership challenge. In a statement issued at deadline for press last week, a spokesperson for the Leader of the Opposition said the Liberal Party was “incredibly united” […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Community transport
By Nasik Swami: The need for public transportation services in Naracoorte and other surrounding towns is increasing. Many people who do not have access to their own vehicles and prefer public transportation to travel and connect to the high value markets of the South East, Adelaide, and Victoria are finding it difficult. Unfortunately, for a […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Inquiry into local councils
By Nasik Swami: A Federal Government inquiry has been launched into the sustainability of our local councils. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure, and Transport’s (the RDIT Committee) is at the forefront of the inquiry. The RDIT Committee will inquire into and report on local government matters, with a particular focus […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
War of words
By Nasik Swami: A war of words has broken out between Health Minister Chris Picton and Member of Barker Tony Pasin over the release of a feasibility study on delivering radiation treatment services for the region. Mr Pasin claimed the local health bureaucracy, the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN), has “snubbed” the release of […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Amazing turnout for golf
SOUTH EAST veteran golf results
Firing Bordertown
KNTNA A Grade match report: Round 12
MUNDULLA CLIMBS TO SECOND, NARACOORTE STAYS UNBEATEN
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Lily returns to fourth spot
Naracoorte Table Tennis A Grade winter season To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Longridge achieves five-star rating
Longridge Aged Care has received an outstanding five-star rating from the National Aged Care Quality Standards, a significant achievement that reflects its commitment to providing exceptional care and support to its residents. The rating, updated in November 2024, measured the organisation’s performance against four sub categories – compliance, quality measures, residents experience and staffing. The […]
Sports funding
By Nasik Swami: Sporting clubs and community groups in the South East play a vital role in fostering social connections and promoting an active lifestyle. They serve as a cornerstone for bringing people together and strengthening local communities. Are government efforts sufficient to support these local clubs in towns such as Naracoorte, Penola, and Bordertown? […]
Mining battle
By Nasik Swami: Proposed mining for rare earths elements in the Limestone Coast is facing opposition from local producers and residents. Many sections of the community are concerned about how mining would impact production in one of the state’s key agricultural regions. It’s a battle between protecting the Limestone Coast’s high-value agricultural resource, finite water […]
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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