Dirt roads
By Nasik Swami Serious concerns are being raised about the deteriorating condition of our dirt roads and the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s ability to maintain them. The News visited some of the dirt roads in Naracoorte to see for itself their deteriorating conditions. Some of the dirt roads lack constant patrol grading and are riddled with […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. To access this post, you must purchase...
Phones ring in new beginning
By Chris Oldfield PHONE lines to the Lucindale Health Centre have been reconnected during times local nurses are rostered on duty. From Reedy Creek, Keilira and Woolumbool to Spence, Callendale, Furner, Biscuit Flat, Greenways and everywhere in between – the Lucindale community can once again ring the local health centre they built themselves. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. To access this post, you must purchase...
Wrong and rushed
By Nasik Swami Wrong, rushed, and transactional. That’s how councillors Abigail Goodman and Damien Ross of the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council described the council’s recent decision to drop the prayer and replace the Acknowledgement of Country with a shorter and more “inclusive” two-line statement. During the council’s March meeting, a motion for a revised code of practice […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. To access...
Minister awaits report
By Chris Oldfield As The News deadline loomed last week, the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) was still working on reconnecting telephone services to the Lucindale Health Centre. And Health Minister Chris Picton expects to hear from a working group regarding nursing services at Lucindale “by the end of this month”. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Meet Kiran, your local hearing specialist
Hearing loss is more common than many people realise, and because it often happens gradually, it is easy to ignore. But left untreated, it can affect your relationships, wellbeing, and ability to stay connected with the world around you. That is why regular hearing checks are just as important as eye and dental exams.
Naracoorte Market report: 24/6/2025
Cattle: LWB 16 – LWY 344 – LWC 173 – OAY 42
Landmark excessive self-defence reforms passed
Landmark reforms to South Australia’s excessive self-defence laws that were developed in the wake of the tragic killing of Mount Gambier woman Synamin Bell have passed the state parliament. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or...
Winter warmer appeal seeks community support
Country agency ac.care is calling for community support to help meet strong demand for blankets, jumpers and other warm clothing to keep vulnerable people comfortable this winter. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL...
Subdivision granted
By Chris Oldfield: A land division involving 12 new residential allotments, two roads and a residual space has been granted at Lot 1002 Premier Drive, Naracoorte. With a capacity to create around 55 new blocks, 644 metres of roads and a 450m2 reserve across 6.025 ha or 14.88 acres, the development took six months to […]
Hard Talk – Healthcare cost burden
By Nasik Swami: Payroll tax on GPs, increasing costs for GP visits, and a complicated Medicare scheme—is our health system failing our communities and the most vulnerable? Are the increasing healthcare costs becoming a deterrent for people in our district to visit a GP/doctor and seek treatment when our public hospitals are already overcrowded? Who […]
Skilled GPs delivering babies at Naracoorte
By Chris Oldfield: A highly skilled team of four specialist rural doctors with qualifications and experience in obstetrics are working together, continuing to deliver babies at the Naracoorte Hospital. They include Dr Kim Trueman, Dr Clare Garner, Dr David Mills and Dr Ron Wallingford. The good news for obstetrics was released in statements by the […]
Referendum lessons learned
Your Say: Ken Grundy, Naracoorte
Lessons to be learned from the referendum include; no need to recognise A&TSI people in the Constitution because like us, they are already included as Australians. The Constitution is the book of rules about how the Parliament will operate. Mentioning any group or individual is not appropriate. Change is required […]
Delayed, but successful season launch
By Paul Mitchell.
News of an extra meeting, plus a successful – but delayed – start to the new racing season have highlighted a busy few days for the Naracoorte Racing Club. The club’s first scheduled meeting of the 2023/24 season was postponed from Friday to Sunday, after officials discovered a problematic damp patch on […]
Serviceton Bowls news
By Gwen Colwill
Monday 16th October we began our Midweek Pennant for this season with a win by 20 shots over Coughlin Park 3, Horsham, on their home turf. This week we play on our home green against Natimuk. Natimuk are always tough rivals and we look forward to playing them. […]
One-eyed voice
Your say: Cliff Hignett
Mr Pomery is a very one-eyed barracker for the Liberal party and thinks anyone who does not curtsy to Mr Dutton is a lower form of life. (NEWS 11-10-23) I can promise him that I am not, and have never been, a member of the ALP. Where possible, I vote for […]
Cricket report
The Millicent and Naracoorte Cricket Association’s 23-24 season started in damp and windy conditions last Saturday. The two Naracoorte teams Townies and Warriors faced off in a local derby at Wortley Oval. Unfortunately scores and details weren’t submitted in time for publication. Lucindale started the season well with a comfortable win over Mount Burr. Mount […]
Apsley Golf Club news
By Leanne Foster
The Apsley Golf Club has concluded their season for 2023. The ladies had beautiful spring weather for their closing day last Wednesday when they played a three person Irish Stableford game. 14 players took part, then another 14 ladies joined us for lunch at The Corner Shop. […]
McBride: I want more
By Nasik Swami
“I want more investment, I want our infrastructure to be maintained, our services to grow, and our region to prosper”. That’s the strong message to the visiting members of the Country Cabinet from independent Member for MacKillop, Nick McBride. As the South Australian Premier and his cabinet ministers hold important meetings in […]
Good all-round performances lead to first win
By Jock McClure
Last Saturday saw the opening round of the U14’s Hall Trophy, with the Penola/Naracoorte U14’s taking on Millicent. The match was in turmoil early with cold weather and rain impacting the conditions, but the game went ahead. The pitch was dewy, the ground was wet but both teams were ready for a […]
Welcome!
By Nasik Swami
The big issues affecting the district will be spotlighted by the Naracoorte-Lucindale Council to the Premier and his ministers when the country cabinet visits the rural township this Thursday.
Critical issues such as agriculture, education, roads, reliable high-speed connectivity, emergency health hub, childcare, housing, and the development of the North Parklands will be on the agenda.
Apsley and Districts Motorsports Club race results 15/10/2023
By Amanda McCallum A Grade 1st: Dwayne McCallum 2nd: Joe Garner 3rd: Will Braun B Grade Equal 1st: Sam Johnson, Trevor Bull 2nd: Len Holmes 3rd: Mitchell Chambers C Grade 1st: Timothy Humby 2nd: Troy McCallum 3rd: Jake Freedom Next race day 5th November. Optional pictures file name: _Sport – Apsley and Districts Motorsports Club […]
Calls to remove fuel tax
By Nasik Swami
Remove the fuel tax and allow our families to save money at the pumps. That’s the call from Member of Barker and shadow transport minister Tony Pasin, claiming the labour government’s “cost of living crisis was out of control” and one just needed to look at the high fuel prices. Mr Pasin […]
Southern Ports Tennis Association – Round 1: 21st October
By Katelyn Baker
Tennis is back on the Limestone Coast with the return of the Southern Ports Tennis Association season. This year looks to be a cracking year with three of Saturday’s matches producing tight scores. Last years Div 1 winners, Frances/Lucindale Eagles will be looking to go back-to-back with only a few changes to […]
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