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Roundabouts tally $14.6 million

Roundabouts tally $14.6 million

by | Jul 18, 2023 | , ,

By Chris Oldfield NARACOORTE’S roundabouts have a total expenditure of $14.6 million, according to the SA Government’s 2023-24 budget papers. That includes a further $2.75 million listed to be spent before June 2024. Ironically, a 2004 Naracoorte Lucindale Council ignored the community’s call for stop lights, claiming roundabouts were going to be cheaper. The $14.6 million listing is on page 113 of Budget Statement – Budget Paper 3. But it represents money spent since 2020. Explaining the expenditure to The News, Regional Roads Minister Geoff Brock said the $14.6 million Rural Roads Package – Naracoorte Roundabouts project “has comprised upgrades to two existing roundabouts located in Naracoorte”. Regarding the Riddoch Hwy-Wimmera Hwy/Smith St-Lucindale Rd roundabout, Mr Brock said it involved full reconstruction of the roundabout, kerb realignment, upgraded road lighting, line marking, new underground drainage and pavement reconstruction. “Main works were completed in June 2020, with a minor redesign of […]

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Naracoorte South Primary School – 22nd June 2023

Naracoorte South Primary School – 22nd June 2023

by | Jul 18, 2023 | , ,

By Ms Edwards, Principal Refugee Week Did you know this week we celebrate Refugee Week? Refugee Week is an annual event in Australia that is celebrated from the 18th to the 24th of June. It is a time to acknowledge the contributions, resilience and courage of refugees, asylum seekers and their families. Our school understands the importance of promoting cultural diversity and inclusivity. It is also a time to appreciate the immense contribution that refugees make in our local community. Refugee week is so important to us as it helps raise awareness and inspire action towards creating an inclusive society for all. We encourage all parents and guardians to have conversations with your children about refugees and the significance of Refugee Week. Welcome to NSPS! A big warm welcome to Avi Khinda, who has joined Miss C and Room 4 Reception students. We wish you all the best at NSPS. […]

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Naracoorte South Primary School – 22nd June 2023

Naracoorte Primary School – 29th June 2023

by | Jul 18, 2023 | , ,

By the Leadership Group: Rob Sandercock, Andrea Lawrie & Lucy Possingham Well, what a fortnight it has been. Somewhat damp underfoot with a flooded carpark, a few roof leakages and wet weather recesses and lunches all have added to the usual daily events at NPS. It is hard to believe that the term has almost come to an end. It has been a very productive term with a variety of achievements across the school. We started with the Colour Run in Week 1 (only to have it postponed due to rain), followed by South East Cross Country, Choir performances, Pedal Prix, a parent reading workshop, Sapsasa and a cookout to name just a few of the major happenings. Many more activities have taken place inside and outside the classrooms with exciting learning occurring in all year levels. Is it any wonder that the term has flown by? Reports Andrea, Lucy […]

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Naracoorte Pistol Club

Naracoorte Pistol Club

by | Jul 18, 2023 | , ,

By Vanessa Mikutta Thank you to The News for their generous donation to our Club. With these funds we plan to start the next stage of the upgrade to our 50m range framework which was started at our last working bee. Our members are working hard to keep the facilities up to a high standard with many other projects to be started in the coming year. We are always on the lookout for new members – one way to do this is by holding “Come and Try” days. These are open to any group or individual. Our last one was held on the 20th May and was well attended. If you have any questions please contact our club via Facebook or by emailing naracoortepistolclub@gmail.com Editor’s Note: With this Give Back donation of $500 we have reached $99,799 donated to local service, arts and sports groups. Please register anytime by emailing […]

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50/1 shot continues stable’s roughies record

50/1 shot continues stable’s roughies record

by | Jul 18, 2023 | , ,

By Paul Mitchell A 50/1 success last week added another chapter to the Jaensch stable’s history of producing long-priced winners.  Debutante Gusty Way saluted at the Murray Bridge midweek meeting (paying $55.60 on the TAB tote), but local mother-son training team Sue and Jason Jaensch hardly fell off their chairs after the one-length win.  “No, we weren’t surprised,” said Naracoorte-based Sue. “We knew he went alright.”  Gusty Way’s win sparked memories of the stable’s past winning longshots, headlined by a remarkable two-day double that saluted at odds of around 6000/1.  “I went to Melbourne one day and won a race at 75/1 with Bronze Roulette, who went on to win the Swan Hill Cup,” Sue recalled.  “And the next day we had a maiden horse win at 82/1.”  Sue recalls Madja blowing punters out of the water at 100/1 at Stawell one day, but a Naracoorte Cup roughie is her […]

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