KFC on the menu
By Nasik Swami Plans are in the pipeline for a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) restaurant in Naracoorte. The Bird Group, which owns the Mount Gambier-based KFC franchise, has indicated their plans to expand further into the Limestone Coast, with an eatery in Naracoorte on the list. In an interview with The News, a company representative said the Naracoorte project was in its “redesign phase”. The group said they were still looking to build the restaurant at the location revealed earlier—opposite SE Wheel Alignment or diagonally opposite OTR Naracoorte. For the project, the representative said...
Janz Park debate
By Nasik Swami The Naracoorte-Lucindale Council has voted against an opportunity to develop the Janz Street Reserve for residential purposes through partial state government funding. In its March meeting, council was informed by CEO Trevor Smart that the Office for Regional Housing has launched a new $10million Regional Housing Initiatives Program. […] 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.
Influenza spike
By Nasik Swami Influenza cases are on the rise, and health authorities have called on the public to get vaccinated to protect themselves and the community against the “potentially serious disease”. According to SA Health, there have been 1,921 notified cases of influenza in South Australia this year, compared to 1,255 for the same period last year. […] 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...
Mayor calls for phone to be reinstated
By Chris Oldfield Reconnecting the telephone at Lucindale’s Health Centre would be a first step towards healing a rift between the community and the $243 million Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) which slashed its services. Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross hoped the phone line would be reinstated by the end of last week, or early this week. […] 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...
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.
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.
Little things, big difference
The start of the new financial year is the perfect time to highlight some little things from the Naracoorte Lucindale Council which can make a big difference. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
TIGHT FINISHES AND WINS
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Structural failures
Council serves notice on the property for the Frances Hotel. By Nasik Swami: The Naracoorte Lucindale Council served a notice on the property for the Frances Hotel after their inspection found some structural failures that had the potential to cause the roof to collapse. Council chief executive officer, Trevor Smart, confirmed to The News that […]
Splash, splash!
An ever-popular drawcard for locals and visitors alike, the iconic Naracoorte Swimming Lake will open to the public for the summer season on Monday 25 November, 2024. According to the council, staff have cleaned the floor of the lake, painted the walls and were on track to paint part of the lake floor and walkway/concourse […]
15 new jobs
By Nasik Swami: A new local bakery set to open its doors to the public next month will bring about 15 new job opportunities in various roles to Naracoorte. Craig’s Bakehouse & Café located on Smith Street opens on December 11, 2024. Proprietor Craig McCallum bought the business from the owners of the former Morris […]
Calls to join the toy library
By Nasik Swami
Please join the new Limestone Coast Toy Library in Naracoorte. That’s the message from library president Karen Sebek, who says joining the library will give you access to hundreds of toys, save you money, and reduce waste. Ms Sebek said the library, which opened its doors early in September, gives the public […]
Southern Ports Tennis Association – Junior Tennis – Round 1: 21st Oct
By Katelyn Baker
The SPTA kicked off their second season of Junior Tennis on Saturday with games played at Kingston, Millicent and Naracoorte. It was great to see our future stars of tennis back out on the courts. This season sees Naracoorte again fielding four teams, two for Lucindale and one each for Kingston and […]
Childerley Park: 9930 Riddoch Hwy, Naracoorte
Naracoorte mixed farming operation Childerley Park hits market for first time in almost 100 years
By TDC Livestock and Property
TDC Livestock and Property are proud to offer to the market Childerley Park.
Comprising of some 4087ac or 1654ha of prized mixed primary production land located a mere 10 km from Naracoorte.[…]
Naracoorte Golf Club Ladies results: 18th October 2023
By Sally MacLeod
What a perfect day for golf last Wednesday – sunshine, calm conditions and a beautiful golf course to play on! Earlier this week the greens were cored, so putting will be more challenging over the next few weeks. Dimity from D’Lush Beauty is a new sponsor and we thank her for the […]
District Council of Robe appoints Chief Executive Officer
By District Council of Robe and Kingston District Council
Following an extensive recruitment process, Mayor Ruffell is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Natalie (Nat) Traeger as the new Chief Executive Officer at the District Council of Robe, with this decision confirmed at Council’s 11 October 2023 meeting. Growing up in country South Australia, […]
Lower South East Bowls Association
Midweek Pennant results round 3: 18th October 2023
By Heather Richards
Division 1
Port MacDonnell Blue 52/6 defeated Millicent Red 44/2. Robe 56/6 defeated Mt Gambier RSL Red 47/2. Mt Gambier Blue 40/6 defeated Mt Gambier RS Blue 38/2. Mt Gambier Red 86/8 defeated Millicent Blue 30/0. Naracoorte 54/8 defeated Port MacDonnell Red 40/0. […]
Padthaway WAB is well informed about Naracoorte
By Virginia Gale
The Naracoorte/Lucindale Council has appointed Josie Collins in the role of Manager Engagement and Community. Josie has already served council in the role of community engagement officer and has played a significant role in council’s approach to community engagement program events. This role includes the development of the council’s new and future […]
Naracoorte A grade table tennis report Spring Season
By Michael Waters
Fireballs and Volcanos had a close match last Monday night in the second week of the Spring Season of A grade Table tennis. Rubbers were even at 6 all but Volcanos got the points on a countback of games, winning 24 to 21. A close match. For Volcanos, Alan Martyn and Kevan […]
Naracoorte Hospital Auxiliary Card Day
By Jenny Blake
The Naracoorte Hospital Auxiliary held a successful card day on 26 September at the Senior Citizen’s Club Rooms. Around 45 ladies attended to play different card games on the day. Unfortunately, a few people had to pull out due to sickness. The Auxiliary provided morning tea, soup, sandwiches, and fruit for lunch […]
Naracoorte Table Tennis B Grade Spring Season
By Zoe Williams and Sophie Matters
The first game for Tuesday night was played between the pegasi and the yetis, although there were no five set games for Tuesday there were quite a few four set games. Helen Grady and Shane Sinclair’s game was one of them and scores were 8-11, 7-11, 12-10 and 6-11, […]
Debunking the urban myth: Trust assets are safe from family law claims on separation
By Sonya Ballinger, Principal, Ballinger Legal
08 8361 3581; sonya@ballingerlegal.com.au
It is not uncommon for a person to accumulate assets in a Trust structure and think those assets will be protected from division with a partner, in the event their relationship breaks down. This approach presumes the assets are protected because they are owned by […]
Bordertown Bowling Club news
By Christopher Steer
On Thursday our fourth round of Ladies’ Pennant was played at Mundulla against Keith with the winning rink of Elke Geisler(S), Julie Wiese, Kathy Creaser and Jenny Marshall having a 10 shot win over their Keith opponents which covered the other team of Belinda Pepper(S), Judy Vanderhorst, Marg Mclean, Glenda Tink who […]
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