Mining battle
By Nasik Swami: Proposed mining for rare earths elements in the Limestone Coast is facing opposition from local producers and residents. Many sections of the community are concerned about how mining would impact production in one of the state’s key agricultural regions. It’s a battle between protecting the Limestone Coast’s high-value agricultural resource, finite water […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
House raids, guns, and drugs
By Nasik Swami: Two major house raids were carried out by the South Australia Police (SAPOL) in the district in the last two weeks, where multiple firearms, ammunition, a pistol crossbow, and a cannabis plant were discovered. In the first raid, a 75-year-old Naracoorte man was arrested and charged with a number of firearm offences. […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Naracoorte man arrested, guns and drugs seized
Police arrested a 57-year-old Naracoorte man yesterday after finding firearms and drugs at an Avenue Range property in the South East. Following an investigation, South Australia Police (SAPOL) attended the property at 10.30am to conduct a search. “Police searched a shipping container, locating multiple firearms, ammunition, a pistol crossbow, and cannabis plant,” SAPOL said in […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Naracoorte house raided, firearms discovered
By Nasik Swami: A 75-year-old Naracoorte man has been arrested and charged with a number of firearm offences. The News can confirm that the South Australia Police (SAPOL) with the assistance from Victoria Police (VICPOL) and Army representatives were called to a property in Naracoorte on Wednesday, January 7, this week where the address was […] To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Channy puts all her eggs in motherhood basket
By Paul Mitchell: Chantelle Weckert was born to be a mother—but being single and nearly 40 is an unconventional platform for such a life-changing leap. Fortunately, the popular Naracoorte preschool director was prepared for the possibility of becoming a sole parent if Mr Right failed to walk through the door. In January 2022, Chantelle decided […]
Alleged thief caught
Local businessman calls for greater police presence. By Nasik Swami: After enduring nearly $15,000 in losses from multiple break-ins and spending around $30,000 on security upgrades, a local businessman is finally feeling a sense of relief. Police have arrested and charged a suspect believed to be responsible for the break-ins at a block of shops […]
“High level” engagement
By Nasik Swami: Despite the absence of a survey evaluating the effectiveness of livestreaming Naracoorte Lucindale Council meetings, CEO Trevor Smart describes the initiative as a “high level” of community engagement. The council conducted its first livestream of an...
Hard Talk, Town after Town
. Consistent failures in housing strategy. By Nasik Swami: Bureaucratic hurdles, red tape, market failures, declining investor confidence, and ineffective policies have all been cited as key factors behind the district’s ongoing housing crisis. In this edition of Hard...
House raids, guns, and drugs
By Nasik Swami: Two major house raids were carried out by the South Australia Police (SAPOL) in the district in the last two weeks, where multiple...
Naracoorte man arrested, guns and drugs seized
Police arrested a 57-year-old Naracoorte man yesterday after finding firearms and drugs at an Avenue Range property in the South East. Following an...
Naracoorte house raided, firearms discovered
By Nasik Swami: A 75-year-old Naracoorte man has been arrested and charged with a number of firearm offences. The News can confirm that the South...
Investment in education
By Nasik Swami
A South Australian education union has slammed the 2024 Federal Budget for failing to deliver the much-needed investment in education. SA Branch of the Australian Education Union says public schools, including the ones in areas like Naracoorte Lucindale District, are not currently funded to the minimum school resourcing standard.
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Your Say: Hospital food concerns
Your say: Joan Kester
I am having people voice their concerns and despair to me, and I feel I can no longer remain silent. So what is the problem, I hear you say? The problem is this – the meals that are being dished up and sent out from the Naracoorte Hospital Kitchen, to Meals on Wheels recipients.
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SPORT: Issue 200: 22/5/2024
Footy report
Keith v Mundulla
KNTNA Results
KNTNA A Grade Reports
KNTNA Junior Report
SE Veteran Golf
Lucindale Mens Golf
Lucindale Ladies Golf
Naracoorte Ladies Golf
Naracoorte Mens Golf
Apsley Golf
Squash Handicap Tournament
Apsley Motorsport Club
Bridge@Bowls
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The News Gives Back Program: Apsley Pony Club
By Amanda Shrive
Apsley Pony Club is extremely excited to reveal our brand-new clubrooms. This would not have been possible without the support of the West Wimmera Shire Council, Victorian Government; supporting and encouraging women in sport and the Edenhope Adult Riding Club, whom we share our beautiful grounds with.
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Rates down for some
By Chris Oldfield
AT LEAST 749 properties will receive a decrease in council rates under a proposal by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration. The decrease is included in a breakdown of the average 5.8 percent rate hike included in council’s draft 2024-25 Business Plan and Budget.
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The dry continues
By Chris Oldfield
THE furrowed brows of farmers continue to search the sky for rain, but the season is on track for the driest May on record. Since last August most of the region’s farming land has experienced less than 10 per cent of normal rainfall since 1900, and less than five percent in some areas.
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SPORT: Issue 199 15/5/2024
Footy report
KNTNA Round 5 results
KNTNA A Grade reports
KNTNA Junior report
2024 ADIKA SA Dirt Kart titles
Naracoorte Hockey
WD Squash Tournament
SE Veteran Golf
Robe Social Bowls
Naracoorte Ladies Golf
Lucindale Mens Golf
Apsley Golf
Bridge@Bowls
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Mixed reaction to rate hike
By Chris Oldfield
Elected members have had a mixed reaction to a business plan and budget prepared by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s management team. A shock 5.8 percent rate hike is included in the 53 page document unveiled at a special May 1 council meeting.
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Naracoorte Market Report 7/5/2024
By Peter Kerr, MLA
Cattle: LWB 29 – LWY 746 – LWC 145 – OAY 20
Numbers rose this week at Naracoorte as agents yarded 944 liveweight and open auction cattle consisting of 750 yearlings and grown cattle, 145 cows, 29 bulls and 20 open auction calves.
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2 ways to help The News help you
By Michael Waite, Founder/Volunteer
This month The News celebrates its 4th birthday and reaches its 200th edition and we need your help more than ever to continue. We have seen the economic pressure building on our communities and the past year has been extra challenging.
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Waste plan dumped
By Nasik Swami
The establishment of a materials recovery facility (MRF) by the Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) in the South East has been put on hold. The LCLGA made this decision after already spending $50,000 on the initial consultancy work for the project.
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Dirt roads
By Nasik Swami
Serious concerns are being raised about the deteriorating condition of our dirt roads and the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s ability to maintain them. The News visited some of the dirt roads in Naracoorte to see for itself their deteriorating conditions. Some of the dirt roads lack constant patrol grading and are riddled with
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