The Naracoorte Lucindale Council has begun a comprehensive review of how it raises rates, stressing the process is about fairness and equity rather than fixing a problem.
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Naracoorte, February 13, 2026
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When Mohammad Yaseen Hakimi arrived in Australia as a young boy, he carried little more than hope and the support of family already building a life in the South East.
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Naracoorte OSHC deal done
The Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) impasse facing Naracoorte families has been resolved, with a provider confirmed and services now in place for the town.
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Helicopter fire tank’s new site
Contributions are being sought to help finish relocating a 45,000 litre water tank used by firefighting helicopters.
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“I am desperate to get to court”
Facing aggravated assault charges he has denied, member for MacKillop Nick McBride says he is “chafing at the bit, desperate,” and “can’t wait to get to the court” to tell his side of the story.
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Labor picks Braes for MacKillop
Labor has fired the starting gun in the MacKillop election race, naming Millicent small business owner Mark Braes as its candidate for the 2026 state poll.
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Sarah is Tatiara’s citizen of the year
Tatiara District Council will celebrate its leading citizen, active citizenship, and event of 2025 at an Australia Day ceremony at Don Moseley Park, Keith on 26 January 2026.
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Workers displaced in Gordon Street fire
An accommodation block at the former Naracoorte TAFE site on Gordon Street has been destroyed by fire, leaving almost a dozen local workers without a home.
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Australia Day: Take a moment to reflect
As Australia Day approaches, I want to encourage people across Barker to take a moment to reflect on what unites us as Australians.
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Music, music everywhere, and not a tear in sight
Adelaide Guitar Festival Roadshow, Debbie Davis School of Dance 40th anniversary concert, Taste Festival, Fringe Street Show, Mount Gambier Eisteddfod Music division, Naracoorte Art Gallery Summer Party, The Wish Festival, Hotel entertainment, Open Mic events, busking at the Christmas Parade, and various markets – it felt like live music was everywhere in 2025.
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Your Say: Fire safety
A drive around the roads surrounding Naracoorte will reveal a disaster waiting to happen in the form of overgrown natural scrub.
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Buying an Australian flag
Australia Day is almost here, and many of us will want to buy an Australian flag to celebrate our country.
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