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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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Done deal
By Nasik Swami
Naracoorte’s former Morris Bakery has been sold to a local buyer. The value of the sale was not disclosed to The News because of legal agreements. Still under contract with conditions to be cleared, the property, including the plant and equipment, was sold through a “privately negotiated deal before auction.”
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Ssh! Secret meeting!
By Chris Oldfield
LAST night, Tuesday April 2, a secret meeting regarding nursing services at Lucindale was scheduled to be held behind locked doors. Patients, public and the media were excluded from the private gathering in the town’s rarely used council chamber. With an “invitation only” guest list which expanded from “a chosen few” to around 24 people.
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NLC rules out $35m sports hub
By Nasik Swami
A $35million sporting hub reliant on ratepayer cash has been officially ruled out by the Naracoorte- Lucindale Council. The council decided in its March meeting to handball the “project lead” back to the sporting clubs involved.
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Livestreaming move
By Nasik Swami Good news for those who are interested in local matters. The Tatiara District Council has decided to livestream future council meeting to the public in a bid to provide greater accessibility. Council CEO Anne Champness told this newspaper that the...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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Elected rep wants catering
By Nasik Swami
WHILE many in the country struggle to put food on the table, an elected member of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council has a different demand. Cr Tom Dennis wants the council to provide catering for meetings held outside the chambers.
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Naracoorte Libs discuss key issues
By Nasik Swami
The Naracoorte Branch of the Liberal Party had a successful annual general meeting last month, focusing on key issues affecting the electorate. President Robert Bull, who was re-elected to the position, said, “they had a well-attended and informative meeting”.
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SPORT: Issue 198 8/5/2024
SPORT: Issue 198 8/5/2024
23rd Annual Two Cocks Charity Golf Day
Footy report
KNTFL: Mundulla v Border Districts
KNTNA results, Round 4
KNTNA A Grade match reports
KNTNA Junior Report
Naracoorte Hockey
Squash Grand Final
Lucindale Ladies Golf
Lucindale Mens Golf
Bordertown Gun Club
SE District Women’s Pennant
Bridge@Bowls
Apsley Golf Club
Apsley Motorsport Club
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The News Gives Back Program: Naracoorte Garden Club
By Ione Saint
The Naracoorte Garden Club’s most senior member, Mavis Billing, recently celebrated her 99th birthday. As a young nurse she helped to deliver our current president, Pat Gericke. Despite her age, she still resides in her home of four decades, nurturing her vibrant colourful garden, with very little outside help.
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