Major cabinet shake-up, Picton dumped as Health minister
In a sweeping post-election cabinet reshuffle, premier Peter Malinauskas has removed Chris Picton from the critical Health portfolio, handing the role instead to Blair Boyer. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Mayor pay push splits council
A push to increase the mayor’s pay has split Naracoorte Lucindale Council, with councillors clashing over rising demands of the role ― and whether ratepayers should foot the bill. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Dialysis push gains urgency, council backing
Access to life-saving dialysis services in Naracoorte has reached a “crucial point”, with elected members moving swiftly to back a community-led push for urgent action at the March 24 Naracoorte Lucindale Council meeting. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Diversity lights up the lake
Naracoorte’s diversity lit up the Swimming Lake on Saturday, as more than 150 people gathered for the Harmony Day Wish Festival. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Waiting game for life-saving care
How long is too long to wait for life-saving treatment closer to home and support networks?
Housing plan takes shape
Naracoorte Lucindale Council is continuing to map out the future of housing across the district, but key decisions on where and how development will occur are still some time away.
Man charged over ANCOR breach, weapons
A 29-year-old man from the South East will appear in the Naracoorte Magistrates Court on April 10 for breaching his Australian National Child Offender Register (ANCOR) reporting obligations, possessing prohibited weapons, and an ice pipe.
“I am sorry”
McBride ends political career
NLC supports cave research
Naracoorte Lucindale Council will contribute $60,000 towards a $900,000 Naracoorte Caves research project over three years. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION.
Classroom without walls
A new “classroom without walls” has taken shape at Sunrise Christian School Naracoorte, where students will learn about food, sustainability, and community through a hands-on garden kitchen. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE...
From ghost stories to dance floor
From ghost stories at Struan House to stepping into the spotlight on the dance floor, Naracoorte’s Justine Drew is preparing for a very different kind of challenge this year. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION, THE LAST ISSUE or ANNUAL...
Pump panic
Motorists across the district and the region are being urged not to panic buy fuel and risk repeating the toilet paper shortages seen during COVID, as rising global oil prices begin to filter through to local bowsers. To access this post, you must purchase MONTHLY...
“MacKillop sidelined”
Is MacKillop getting a fair deal?
Who will it be?
Early voting begins at 8am on March 14.
Photographic excellence on display
Two very different photographic exhibitions opened at the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery on February 27.
Review saves $900,000
A $1.32 million cost flagged by the previous Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration to repair Mundalena Road was reviewed by the current management team.
One Nation enters MacKillop fight
MacKillop’s political contest has widened, with One Nation candidate Jason Virgo launching a direct challenge to the major parties and warning regional communities are being left behind on health services, infrastructure, and cost-of-living relief.
Deleted roads?
All roads deleted during the last 10 years from the Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s road hierarchy, by a previous administration, will be included in a report for current councillors.
Radiotherapy wins backing from MacKillop candidates
All five candidates contesting the seat of MacKillop have declared support for establishing radiotherapy services in the Limestone Coast, according to written responses provided to the Limestone Coast Radiation Treatment Working Group ahead of this month’s state election.
Death-defying thrills at Field Days
The Airtime FMX crew will launch motorcycles high into the air with gravity-defying freestyle motocrossstunts at the 46th Annual South East Field Days at Yakka Park, Lucindale, on March 20–21, delivering anaction-packed spectacle for crowds. Picture: SE Field Days/supplied.
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