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By Kirsty Starling
We held a minute’s silence at the beginning of the Junior matches held at Lucindale this weekend and would like to pay our respects to the late Jason Doig, Lucindale Police Officer, who lost his life this week. Thank you for protecting our community.
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Your Say: Ken Grundy, Naracoorte
Council has sought community consultation regarding two possible positions which could be transformed into parking spaces. There are very few occasions when we find many vacant parking spaces in our CBD, so I appreciate Council considering the opportunity to create additional parks when the chance arises.
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Midweek Pennant results round 7: 15th November 2023
By Heather Richards
Division 1
Mt Gambier RSL Red 42/6 defeated Port MacDonnell Red 38/2
Port MacDonnell Blue 43/6 defeated Mt Gambier RSL Blue 33/2
Robe 49/6 defeated Mt Gambier Blue 40/2
Mt Gambier Red 58/8 defeated Millicent Red 41/0
Naracoorte 8/8 defeated Millicent Blue by forfeit
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Your Say: Heather Heggie, Naracoorte
Insurance Companies have been losing money in disasters particularly over the last 5 years, globally. California has a crisis with house and contents insurance as has Australia now – not only with people being caught out uninsured but with unprecedented fire and flood events and contemporary building materials which are in some cases, very flammable.
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By Michael Waters
Sizzle just scraped over Firebirds and won 7-5 last Monday night in A grade table tennis. Steve Biggins was back to his sizzling best winning his 3 singles, and Tom Randall won 2 singles. Fireballs fill in captain Kevan Addicott won 2 singles, while teammates Michael Williams and Harry Schroeder won a single each.
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By Nasik Swami
Many parents returning to work post-COVID-19 or wanting to do extra hours because of the cost-of-living pressures are desperate for childcare centres in the district. But we have a big problem. Many parents are being left without childcare and turned away at centres because they are understaffed to keep up with demand.
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By Zoe Williams and Sophie Matters
The first game for Tuesday night was between the Werewolves and the Pegasi, Ashton Gale and Brendan Preiss played their game after the second double and the scores were 4-11, 11-7, 7-11 and 9-11, Brenden’s way.
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By Paul Neilson
Volunteers of Naracoorte Meals on Wheels Branch have made another considerable donation to Moreton Bay House by funding the purchase of a new lifter that assists residents from sitting to standing in a comfortable and a less stressful way.
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By Bridging the Gap
Despite another glorious Spring day, 20 ladies enjoyed playing 30 boards of bridge. Congratulations to N/S winners, with 62.92% and a huge margin, Liz Ogilvie and Sue Hood followed by Sandi Lawrence and Janneen Wishart with 50.83%.
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By Liz Travers
Just over 12 months ago the Naracoorte Ladies Probus Club was the recipient of $500.00 from The News Give Back Program. The $500 was used this month to subsidise a bus trip to Nelson, where members and guests spent an enjoyable cruise with the Glenelg River Cruises.
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By Martin Wirper
Conditions were perfect for baseball as The Naracoorte Rangers hosted Millicent on Saturday. Ken Sisson pitched and Brady Fox caught for Naracoorte. Millicent found it difficult to get bat on ball with no runs scored in their first innings.
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By Tim Delany, MLA
Cattle: LWB 13 – LWY 836 – LWC 362 – OAY 30
Naracoorte agents yarded 1,240 cattle as the season continues to become dryer at the later stages of Spring. The offering was mainly good made up of excellent grown cattle, well presented yearlings, heavy beef cows and grown bulls.
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