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Private schools overfunded

Jul 23, 2025 | This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 comments

TWO-TIERED education funding in South Australia has come under fire, with the Australian Education Union (AEU) SA calling out the state government for continuing to overfund private schools while public schools remain under-resourced.

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McBride defends allegations, plans re-election

by | 06/01/2026 | Article, This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 Comments

State MP Nick McBride has declared he will continue in his role as the member for MacKillop and contest the upcoming state election, as he faces “unproven allegations” he says he is defending. Mr McBride was granted release today on strict home-detention bail conditions — including wearing an ankle monitor — after spending 10 days […]

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OSHC provider confirmed for Naracoorte

by | 19/12/2025 | Article, This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 Comments

After months of uncertainty, Naracoorte parents have finally received some long-awaited good news, with an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) provider confirmed for the town. Education minister Blair Boyer has confirmed to The News that Our Patch will become the new OSHC service provider at Naracoorte Primary School, with operations expected to commence from 19 […]

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A plea for Christmas

by | 17/12/2025 | Article, This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 Comments

Give a gift that saves lives, says Naracoorte father and cancer survivor

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A Christmas table for all

by | 17/12/2025 | Article, This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 Comments

For seven years, the Naracoorte Community Christmas (NCC) has opened its doors — and its heart — to anyone who has nowhere to go on Christmas Day.

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Value for voters?

by | 17/12/2025 | Article, This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 Comments

As South Australians prepare to head to the polls next March, one question looms large across the South East: what exactly is happening inside the Liberal Party, and what does it mean for regional voters?

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Childcare crisis: minister remains silent

by | 17/12/2025 | Article, This Week's Issue, Top Articles | 0 Comments

Long waiting lists, no out-of-school-hours care (OSHC), and childcare centres already full — that’s the reality facing families in Naracoorte as they head into the summer holidays with little certainty and even fewer options.

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