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Rates down for some
By Chris Oldfield
AT LEAST 749 properties will receive a decrease in council rates under a proposal by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration. The decrease is included in a breakdown of the average 5.8 percent rate hike included in council’s draft 2024-25 Business Plan and Budget.
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The dry continues
By Chris Oldfield
THE furrowed brows of farmers continue to search the sky for rain, but the season is on track for the driest May on record. Since last August most of the region’s farming land has experienced less than 10 per cent of normal rainfall since 1900, and less than five percent in some areas.
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Naracoorte Market Report 14/5/2024
By Graham Pymer, MLA Cattle: LWB 11 – LWY 451 – LWC 283 – OAY 12 Cattle numbers eased to 762/head this week at Naracoorte, that’s back 180/head made up of 446 young cattle and steers, 302 cows and 14 grown bulls. […] To access this post, you must purchase...
Not so sizzling!
2024 Federal Budget: More for billionaires than battlers By Nasik Swami The 2024 Federal Budget has failed to charm many taxpayers, farmers, businesses, and politicians in the South East. Stakeholders have labelled the budget as one that has “more federal funding for...

Councillors condemned
By Nasik Swami
The decision of the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council to dump the prayer and “change” the acknowledgement from its council meeting procedures has been condemned and labelled as one that does not reflect the views of people in and outside the region.
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Lake helps firefighters
By Nasik Swami
A Black Hawk aerial firebombing chopper and the Naracoorte Swimming Lake were valuable resources during a major firefighting operation near Repeater Station, outside of town last week. It took 21 fire trucks, 120 firefighters, and seven firefighting aircraft almost 20 hours to contain the bushfire that started on March 6.
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All set for Field Days
By Nasik Swami
The South East Field Days (SEFD) is on the horizon, and the perfect autumn weather is making things even better for the organisers. The region’s premier agricultural event is set to open its gates to the public on March 15–16 at Yakka Park, Lucindale.
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Naracoorte Golf Club results (148w)
By Chris Moyle
Saturday 30 th September 2023 Field: 50 (11 Ladies & 39 Men) Sponsor: Naracoorte Golf Club – AFL Grand Final A Grade Winner: Henry Schinckel 33 Pts on C/B A Grade Runner-Up: Chris Moyle 33 Pts B Grade Winner: Terry Munro 37 Pts B Grade Runner-Up: Josh Pettman 35 Pts on C/B […]

Housing development
By Nasik Swami. With the local housing crisis hitting hard, Naracoorte-Lucindale mayor says the district can accommodate the construction of 150 new homes every year. Mayor Patrick Ross is of the view that the district can accommodate the new houses beyond what is...

Lucindale Mens Golf Results
By Shawn Menz Another fantastic turnout of 25 players hit the course this Saturday for the par 3 stableford competition sponsored by the Lucindale Lions Club. The spring weather was turned up to full volume, treating all golfers to a lovely sunny 28 degree day. It was great to see such great numbers considering there […]

Drug bust
By Nasik Swami. Could a recent drug bust in Naracoorte be just the tip of the iceberg? In a shocking find, police discovered an undisclosed quantity of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia at a property in Naracoorte on September 8. Confirming this, South Australia Police said two people from the address, a 37-year-old man and a […]

Squash Spring Pennant: Round 4
By Jenny Dickenson.
Match of the night was between the two top players Justin and Jack and once again it was a very close and even display of skill and long rallies with Jack winning the first two and Justin winning the next two to take the match into the deciding 5 th set and […]

Voice referendum
Your Say: Ken Banning. The PM is asking Australians to vote for the VOICE as a concept, its functions and powers will be determined by the Labour party, the Greens and indigenous activists after the referendum. Very much like signing a blank cheque. Our PM has promised to deliver the Uluru Statement from the Heart […]

Lucindale Ladies Golf: Store 21 Secret Partners and Wendy Wilson Trophy
By Dusty Clubs.
Wednesday, 27 September, 18 golfers played Stableford sponsored by Store 21, Naracoorte. There was something different out on course, it wasn’t bad like mozzies or pollen, ball stealing crows, or golfer bombing magpies. In the Clubhouse, after play, Golfers were all smiling, nearly singing, and handicaps were shaken down like sand easily […]

Land rights
Your say: Philip Cornish, Bordertown . There is much debate in recent times about who owns the land and who has the rights to it. Many of us have had the opportunity to buy and own our own land or property, but is it really ours? In the Bible, the book of Psalms chapter 89 says […]

Lucindale Bowls Club
By Alison Williams.
The Lucindale Bowls Club held their season Opening Black and Tan Day on the 1st October with a really great turn out of 25 bowlers. Life Member Shirley Tregoweth wished everyone a good season and rolled the first kitty and bowl. The day was kindly sponsored by Toby and Jane Robinson and […]

We are one
Your Say: Name supplied but withheld by request. As an Australian we have an amazing mixed heritage culture, and whether you’re First Nation, displaced convict or a more recent Australian there is one thing that resonates in all of us: we are one. The notion of allowing segregation to be written back into our constitution […]

Apsley Golf Club News
By Leanne Foster. Ladies took part in a Stroke Flag event last week. The weather was perfect for golf and the novelty competition was enjoyed by all players. Robyne Rainsford continued her winning way with her flag not being placed until the final stroke on the 18 th. Robyne had a great score of 72 […]

Naracoorte High School: Speak Off 2023
By Ash Bennier.
Each year the Naracoorte High School English faculty run the Speak Off competition for Students from Years 7-10. Speak Off is a public speaking competition where students are given four topics to select from and then create a persuasive speech to present to their class. Teachers mark against the achievement standard and […]

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