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$240m battery
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 […]
Burial fee debate
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 […]
50 new local jobs
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...
Mayor’s heartfelt appeal
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...
Lucky escape
By Nasik Swami: It was a lucky escape for a truck driver in Frances, outside of Naracoorte. This after the truck he was driving, loaded with hay, caught fire on July 25. According to the Country Fire Service (CFS) 17 firefighters on four CFS trucks had to attend the tray-top truck fire. “The truck was […]
Leadership woes
By Chris Oldfield: SA LIBERAL leader David Speirs has cancelled plans to return to Scotland for another family wedding. But speculation continues as the State Government urges a leadership challenge. In a statement issued at deadline for press last week, a spokesperson for the Leader of the Opposition said the Liberal Party was “incredibly united” […]
Inquiry into local councils
By Nasik Swami: A Federal Government inquiry has been launched into the sustainability of our local councils. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure, and Transport’s (the RDIT Committee) is at the forefront of the inquiry. The RDIT Committee will inquire into and report on local government matters, with a particular focus […]
Kingston council’s 150th
By Chris Oldfield. AN SA Government Gazette dated Thursday, July 3, 1873 carries a headline: New District Council.
It is followed by a report stating that part of the Hundred of Lacepede is proclaimed under the then District Councils Act.
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Our Judy – Australia’s oldest checkout chick?
By Chris Oldfield.
ONE of Australia’s oldest checkout chicks is our own sprightly 81 year old, Judy Biggins of Naracoorte.
“I love my job!” says Judy, while packing and sorting groceries as they pass through her checkout, and her customers love her.
Refrigerated items are kept together, but “not too many milks in one bag”, she says with a smile.
“The bags are too heavy if you put too much milk in!”
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Bridge: Three Useful Points
by John Elliott.
Naracoorte Golf Club
By Chris Moyle.
Saturday 23 rd September 2023 . Field: 70 (14 Ladies & 56 Men). Sponsor: Raidis Estate. A Grade Winner: Chris Moyle +2. A Grade Runner-Up: Scott Male +1. B Grade Winner: Scott Lawrie +2. B Grade Runner-Up: Chris Munn +1. C Grade Winner: John Shepherd +1 (C/B). C Grade Runner-Up: Roger Henschke +1. […]
Naracoorte South Primary School
24th August 2023 by Ms Edwards, Principal.
Our school has made a very important decision lately and that is to become a Restorative School. Using Restorative Practices isn’t something we take lightly. We’ve been watching what’s been happening in the world of education when it comes to creating a strong school culture, to building effective relationships, […]
KNTNA Presentation Day
By Sally Bywater.
THE Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association Presentation Day was held on Sunday 10th September with Kybybolite’s Angela Donnelly taking out the A grade best and fairest from Trudy Lane (Lucindale). Donnelly won her first A grade best and fairest with 1.29 votes per game, from Lane 1.27 votes per game, while third […]
Mayoral Message September 2023
An update from Naracoorte Lucindale Mayor Patrick Ross. By Patrick Ross, Mayor, Naracoorte Lucindale Council. As we have made it through the winter, it’s time to reflect and look forward to spring and summer. In the lead-up to the end of the financial year, your Council – both Elected Members and Staff – were busy […]
KNTNA Junior Grand Final match reports
By Georgia Gill.
Division 1: Kingston 42 d Penola 38. Having earnt themselves the week off, Penola faced minor premiers Kingston with the latter taking a one goal lead into the first break. The two sides put on a brilliant display of fast paced netball over the next two quarters with the margin still just […]
2023 KNTFL Junior Colts Grand Final: Naracoorte v Kybybolite
By Barb Altus. Naracoorte started very strongly, with a goal to Ashton Reti inside the first minute, before Darcy duRand kicked truly at the two-minute mark, then Tommy Taylor made no mistake four minutes in, and goaled again to give the Demons four goals in six minutes. They kept attacking but the Kybybolite defence rushed […]
$1.3 billion offer for teachers
By Nasik Swami. The state government has provided a revised offer of more than $1.3billion to the South Australian Education Union to fix pay and working conditions for public educators. The union has confirmed it is considering the revised offer, putting on hold plans for additional teacher strike actions. This newspaper has been informed that […]
KNTNA Junior Premiership teams
Council reforms
Shakeup for elected councillors and mayors. By Nasik Swami. New reforms targeting the local government sector will be a shakeup for elected councillors and mayors in the region. The council reforms planned for South Australia aim to strengthen calls to transform the local government sector, with many new national polls revealing the public’s strong appetite […]
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