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May 13, 2026 | This Week's Issue

Support your independent local paper for the year ahead As we approach a significant milestone, we reflect on our journey with immense gratitude. This month, The News celebrates six years of serving Naracoorte and the surrounding region, and this week, we are proud to publish our 295th edition. It remains an absolute privilege to share your stories, advocate for our towns, and hold decision-makers to account to ensure our communities thrive. We remain dedicated to fighting for the better outcomes you deserve, particularly in critical areas like healthcare, education, infrastructure—such as our roads and sewer/septic systems—and modern communication needs like mobile coverage and internet speeds. Our mission, which began in the middle of a pandemic, continues to be driven by a passion for regional sustainability. Today, we invite you to stand with us for the 2026–2027 financial year. Secure Your 2026–2027 Advertising Package We are now opening orders for our […]

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Naracoorte Market Report: 13 October 2026

Cattle: LWB 29 – LWY 640 – LWC 283 – OAY 56

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A soldier, a mate, never forgotten

For more than four decades, Naracoorte Vietnam War veteran Private Robert “Bob” Liddy’s military service has gone without the recognition it deserved.

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What happened to $500,000?

A $500,000 taxpayer-funded grant linked to a failed childcare development in Naracoorte remains publicly unaccounted for, even after the state government announced a fresh $12.7 million investment to tackle the town’s worsening childcare shortage.

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Cr McGuire’s $760,000 challenge

Naracoorte Lucindale councillor Craig McGuire has challenged his fellow elected members to ask residents whether spending about $760,000 on three Naracoorte Creek weirs represents value for ratepayers.

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Big town forum

A major showdown over rare earth mining is looming in Naracoorte, with residents, farmers and businesses urged to turn out in force for a town forum amid growing concerns over the region’s land, groundwater, and future.

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Study: School belonging key to teen wellbeing

New Australian research finds students’ sense of belonging and relationships at school are more strongly linked to future wellbeing than a range of other school characteristics.

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