The atmosphere was filled with warmth and excitement at Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte last Thursday, as students came together to honor their beloved grandparents. The school celebrated Grandparents Day under the heartfelt theme “Moments and Memories,” offering a beautiful glimpse into the bonds that span generations. Grandparents were warmly welcomed into classrooms where students had prepared a variety of activities—from special interviews and nostalgic photo presentations to fun board games and a lively round of giant Connect 4. The day also featured touching performances including choir renditions, piano pieces, and student-made PowerPoint tributes. Guests were treated to scones, soup, and coffee, adding a cosy, comforting touch to the celebration. It was a day marked by laughter, gratitude, and lasting connections—a true tribute to the enduring love between grandparents and grandchildren.

By Chris Oldfield: A $240m Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is proposed for a site 3.5km west of Naracoorte by renewable company ACE Power.  The project will be known as the Kincraig Battery and 60 people are expected to be employed during its construction phase, with two to four people required long term to maintain it. Development manager Fraser Woodley said there were a number of reasons why ACE Power identified the site as an ideal location for one of its projects.   “These include securing a parcel of land directly adjacent to the Kincraig substation, as it has available capacity to connect a new battery and means no new transmission lines are required to connect the project,” he said.   “In terms of geography and environmental considerations, the site is relatively flat, and cleared of vegetation where the battery will be located, which means it is considered as having low environmental […]

By Nasik Swami: A Naracoorte Lucindale councillor has voiced strong criticism over the council’s decision to keep $8,600 in its budget for post-meeting “meals and drinks” but reject a proposal to waive burial fees for children under the age of 10. Speaking to The News, councillor Craig McGuire expressed disappointment following the council’s recent May meeting, where his motion to waive all cemetery charges for children up to 10 years old—excluding plaque expenses—was voted down. During the meeting, council CEO Kelly Westell tabled a letter received from Olivia Savvas, the member for Newland, representing the Select Committee on Stillbirth in South Australia. The committee received evidence in relation to unexpected fees grieving families faced when farewelling their babies. Ms Westell said, through the letter, the committee encouraged the council to waive fees for babies and children. “The waiving of these fees would have little cost impact on the council but […]

By Nasik Swami: The reopening of Naracoorte’s Kincraig Hotel this December under new ownership is set to bring a much-needed boost to the local economy with the creation of 50 new jobs for the community. Development works on the multimillion-dollar, five-star accommodation are advancing, with the project’s completion anticipated to rejuvenate the local economy through its diverse offerings. In an interview with The News, Peter Johnson, director of the Dean Group—the new owner of the property—shared that a range of hospitality-related job openings will soon be announced, with a strong focus on hiring locally. Local resident Zac Andrews has been appointed as the venue manager, with a mission to “connect locals through locals,” emphasising community engagement and homegrown hospitality. Mr Johnson said the revamped multi-faceted venue will provide a family-focused offering for local residents, including a 24-room modern accommodation, corporate meeting spaces for local businesses, an open bar, and a […]

By Chris Oldfield: A $240m Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is proposed for a site 3.5km west of Naracoorte by renewable company ACE Power.  The project will be known as the Kincraig Battery and 60 people are expected to be employed during its construction...

By Nasik Swami: A Naracoorte Lucindale councillor has voiced strong criticism over the council’s decision to keep $8,600 in its budget for post-meeting “meals and drinks” but reject a proposal to waive burial fees for children under the age of 10. Speaking to The...

By Nasik Swami: The reopening of Naracoorte’s Kincraig Hotel this December under new ownership is set to bring a much-needed boost to the local economy with the creation of 50 new jobs for the community. Development works on the multimillion-dollar, five-star...

By Nasik Swami: “This is an emergency”. That is the urgent message from Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross, who has issued a heartfelt appeal to the government for immediate support for farmers grappling with severe drought in the area. Mr Ross emphasised that the widespread impact of the drought challenged the outdated belief that farmers can always manage on their own. “When hundreds are impacted by a natural disaster, we call it an emergency. This drought is impacting tens of thousands, and yet it is being left up to individual farmers—already stressed and battling to keep their farms operating and animals fed—to reach out for help,” he said. “I understand that drought no longer needs to be declared in a region for farmers to be eligible for assistance,” he said. “But let’s call it: this is an emergency.” The mayor’s appeal comes on the heels of a compelling message shared […]