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May 13, 2026 | This Week's Issue

Last week’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia should sound a warning bell for all Australians. After four years in office, the government needs to accept responsibility for the state of our national economy and the record is clear: Australians have experienced the biggest fall in living standards in the developed world. Inflation in Australia is higher than in every major advanced economy, and it is being driven by decisions made in Canberra, not just events overseas as the independent Reserve Bank has made clear. Government spending is at a 40 year high outside a recession, and that spending is keeping inflation higher for longer. When inflation stays high, interest rates stay high. That is why Australians have now endured 15 rate rises under Labor, putting further pressures on households and businesses. The average Australian family is paying around $29,000 more a year on a typical mortgage. Our national […]

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“Pull their heads in”

Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has fired a blunt warning at national politicians pushing for sweeping migration cuts, saying regional Australia “needs all the help we can get” as businesses struggle to find skilled workers.

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Passport adventure on a roll

School holiday fun is continuing at Naracoorte Library and Town Hall, with local adventures, creative activities, games and movies still to come.

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Speed cuts rejected

The West Wimmera Shire Council has expressed disappointment after the Victorian government declined requests to reduce speed limits in Goroke and Apsley.

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Coonawarra celebrates Cabernet

Spring is set to come alive in the Coonawarra Wine Region this October, with Coonawarra Cabernet Celebrations returning from 1 18 October 2026, bringing together three vibrant weekends of wine, food, music, and regional experiences.

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Come wander through our wonderful wetlands

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is inviting the community to connect with nature these school holidays at Walk the Wetland, a free family-friendly environmental education event celebrating the importance of wetlands across the Limestone Coast.

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Lovegrass threat recognised

The African lovegrass has been announced as a new national priority weed for Australia.

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