The Naracoorte Hospital Ladies Auxiliary has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to supporting local healthcare, donating $20,548 to Naracoorte Health Service.

The federal government’s decision to extend prac payments to more health disciplines while continuing to exclude medical students makes no sense, the Australian Medical Association (AMA) said.

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has welcomed the Albanese government’s decision to extend paid placement support to pharmacy and allied health students, describing it as a landmark investment in Australia’s future health workforce.

The expansion of paid mandatory placements to a further ten allied health professions is a hard-fought victory for students and the future of Australia’s health system.

The West Wimmera Shire Council is seeking funding to deliver a new cricket training facility in Kaniva and progress designs for upgraded netball and tennis courts in Edenhope.

A Grade: Keith 50 (M Maitland, M Wachtel) d Naracoorte 37 (E Mott, G Collins); Mundulla 52 (K Hinge, R Jeynes) d Kingston 41 (R Christie, N Ogilvie); Border Districts 54 (L Pfitzner, P Moyle-Read) d Lucindale 44 (K Harman, T Lane).