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.
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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.
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.
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.
Your Say: Elected member, mayor allowances
It doesn’t matter how much of an increase we put on elected members or the mayor’s allowances. It will not create a better quality of elected representatives.
Your Say: Fuel
Some people may be interested in facts which are not encouraged by the government.
Waiting game for life-saving care
How long is too long to wait for life-saving treatment closer to home and support networks?
Season trophy winners recognised
The season trophy winners were presented at the AGM on March 16.
Buzzing Bridge
Last week, the Naracoorte Bowling Club was buzzing with Bridge@Bowel players – 18 attended social bridge on Tuesday morning and 34 played 27 boards of competitive bridge on Thursday.
Bridge: A swift recovery
A problem in the bidding arose with the 4C bid, and in our system we use Gerber CRO to check for Aces, on the understanding that the 4C bid is sacrificed as a natural bid unless the meaning is un-ambiguous.
Valerie the miracle dachshund heads to Edenhope
Edenhope is set to welcome a very special four-legged guest this month, with Valerie the dachshund the tiny dog who captured hearts across Australia after surviving more than 500 days lost on Kangaroo Island attending the 2026 Day of the Dackel.
Ambrose season wind-up
SE Veteran Golf results
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