NewsXpress liquidated
By Nasik Swami When the Naracoorte NewsXpress closed its doors for good in April last year, many who used its services were left baffled and clueless. Today, The News can confirm that the business, which operated from Smith Street, went into liquidation after facing mounting trading losses. Adelaide-based liquidators SV Partners was tasked with carrying out the liquidation process, which is now complete. […] 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...
Govt tells sick and elderly to drive 80km
By Chris Oldfield WITHOUT consulting three rural communities, the SA Government has abruptly slashed nursing services to people with cancer, heart conditions and multiple sclerosis. Sick, infirm, and elderly people at Lucindale, Tintinara and Coonalpyn have been told to go to larger towns – an 80km round trip or more - for blood tests, vaccinations, removal of stitches, wound dressings and other nursing services. Yet they have no capacity to drive, and no public transport. They are told to do the long trips because suddenly “no nurse is available” for local appointments. The State Government...
The News Give Back Program: Naracoorte Hunt Pony Club
By Cate Orton On Sunday 4th February, the Naracoorte Hunt Pony Club hosted a rally for their members. Lucy and Tilly Bennet, Ella Croker, Sophie Munro, Eliza and Alice ward and Fliss and Belle Orton and Tahnee Dodgson attended. The girls were decided into 3 groups for Edwina Price to give jumping instructions, which was very kind of her to do in the heat. […] 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...
Southern Ports Tennis Association: Grand Final
By Katelyn Baker Kingston Premiers Kingston 13-125 defeated Beachport 11-118 Kingston Tennis Club have taken out the Division 1 shield in the 2023/24 Southern Ports Tennis Association Grand Final, defeating the Beachport Pirate 13 sets to 11. The minor premiers had a tough battle on their hands against a formidable Pirates side, with the score remaining even until the final matches of the day. […] 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...
Kingston, Keith, and Naracoorte claim solid wins in netball round
KNTNA A GRADE MATCH REPORTS – ROUND 11
KNTNA RESULTS: ROUND 11
By SALLY BYWATER
THRILLING FIVE-SET BATTLES
Squash winter pennant - Round 5 To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
GOLF IN WINTRY CONDITIONS
Naracoorte Golf Club ladies results - 25/6/2025 To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Upset and broken!
By Nasik Swami: A local businessman is calling for more police presence in the town, particularly at night. Multicultural grocery store BWD Trading on McRae Street was broken into last Friday night—twice in two months, sustaining alleged losses and damage of about $30,000. Speaking to this newspaper, owner Didar Ali said, “this is very bad, […]
Ireland calls for upgrade
By Chris Oldfield: THE low-level classification of a road servicing traffic between Bordertown, Lucindale and Kingston will be compared with similar roads by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration. This follows Cr Peter Ireland’s call for the classification of several roads, including Dickensons Rd, to be reviewed and upgraded in the council’s Road and Stormwater Infrastructure Management […]
Stunner!
The Aurora Australis makes a stunning return to southern Australian skies. The dazzling Aurora Australis display was visible over Naracoorte between 3-5.30am on October 11th. This photo was taken at 5.40am with the town lights of Naracoorte. Photo credit: Vanessa Hobbs.
SE Veteran golf results
By Max Clifford
On a bright sunny day the field at Penola was 78 players including 4 Glenelg vets. The First div winner was Greg Sinclair, Robe with 38 points, from Kerry Scales, Heywood, 37 and Mark Pilmore, Mill, 34. Second Div was won by the local, Trev Williams with 38 points from John Kirby […]
Walk for cancer
By Nasik Swami.
It’s quite rare to see a human Lego-Man walking along the highway on a casual day. And if you do, you might wonder why. Meet Alex McIntyre, 36, and he is the South East’s Human Lego-Man with a purpose. Mr McIntyre promised his mother, Livvy Reiter, that he would walk the 100km […]
Lower South East Bowls Association
Midweek Pennant results round 2: 11th October 2023: By Heather Richards.
Division 1: Mt Gambier RSL Red 47/4 drew Mt Gambier Blue 47/4. Mt Gambier Red 62/8 defeated Mt Gambier RSL Blue 35/0. Naracoorte 55/6 defeated Millicent Red 43/2. Port MacDonnell Red 59/8 defeated Millicent Blue 39/0. Robe 50/8 defeated Port MacDonnell Blue 36/0. Friday […]
Innovative respite retreats
By Resthaven.
Resthaven now offers a new government-funded program that aims to support older South Australians living with dementia to stay at home for as long as possible by offering a retreat for them and their carers. The ‘Staying at Home in Regional South Australia’ program forms part of the Government’s response to the Royal […]
Naracoorte Golf Club Ladies results: 11th October 2023
By Sally MacLeod.
We were thrilled to have Blacksmith’s Cafe as new sponsors for our ladies’ Wednesday golf last week and we thank Dean and Louise Cazzolato for their support. There were 23 ladies in the field competing in a Stableford competition. It was a beautiful day but it did become a bit warm towards […]
Reliable location, productive and versatile: Class ‘A’ Cropping and Grazing Opportunity
By Nutrien Harcourts Keith
“Brogans” is best described as an appealing, productive property. Boasting A grade cropping, and grazing, consistently producing high yields of cereals, legumes, oil seeds and hay crops on a consistent basis. Held by the Wardle family for 60+ years, this 326.9 ha (808 ac approx.) property principally has soils of very […]
Lucindale Ladies Golf report 11/10/23
By Rachel Smith
On the 11th of October, Lucindale ladies played in a drawn 2 person Ambrose, generously sponsored by Tender Cuts butchers. We thank Tender Cuts for their continued support. Winners of the day were Nicole Hocking, Julie Wilks & Sharon Menz. So much for 2 person Ambrose, there never seems to be even […]
SA Amateur Fisherman’s Association Inc.
Registration 5932.
By Lynton McInness, Chairman.
Our Association has been progressing with the reopening of the essential Kingston SE Maria Creek Boat Launching Ramp after being closed since 2018. We have designed a Weir to reduce seaweed from entering the Maria Creek on incoming high tides by at least 90% during winter months. The Weir […]
Naracoorte Bowling Club
By Beverly King
Tuesday 10th we held our Cosmopolitan Fours Tournament, hosting 12 clubs from the Upper and Lower South East. One game of 14 ends was played before a BYO lunch, then two games of 10 ends before afternoon tea. Caddieshack was in attendance with a wide range of bowling supplies and clothes, thank […]
Scrub bbq
By Carolyn McLaren.
Recently members and friends of the society attended a lovely bbq lunch and afternoon out at Jan and Robert’s Boord’s beautiful scrub block. This was just one of the Naracoorte and District Caledonian Society’s yearly events. The beautiful setting was a lovely backdrop for an enjoyable afternoon where we were treated to […]
Robe Bowling Club report
By Valma Jennings.
Midweek pennant saw Robe travelling back to Pt MacDonnell and they must like the Pt Mac greens as they come away with another win. Robe 50 shots 8pts defeated Pt MacDonnell Blue 36-0. Helen Lynch, Robbie Dahler, Dean Burgoyne & David Robinson defeated Davis Beaman’s team 23-18. Paul Truelove, Josh Waddell, Jim […]
Stand Like Stone Grants in Action – Rapid Relief Team
By Stand Like Stone.
Late last year Stand Like Stone awarded over $68,000 to 12 community projects as part of its annual Small Grants program. The Rapid Relief Team (RRT) were one of the successful recipients that received a $10,000 grant to purchase a mobile cool room trailer. As of last week, the Limestone Coast […]
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