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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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MP, staff injured in boating incident

Federal member for Barker and assistant shadow minister for Fisheries and Forestry Tony Pasin and one of his staff members were injured in a boating incident while undertaking official duties in Tasmania.

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Fresh hope for radiotherapy

The long-running campaign to establish radiotherapy services in the Limestone Coast has gained fresh momentum, with renewed consideration being given to delivering cancer treatment closer to home for regional patients.

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COUNCIL CORNER

The Naracoorte Lucindale Council is trialling a Hard Waste Voucher system for 2026-27.

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Tourism leadership moves to RDALC

The Regional Tourism Organisation for the Limestone Coast will move from the Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) to Regional Development Australia – Limestone Coast (RDALC), marking a new chapter for tourism leadership and collaboration across the region.

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Barker rejects gun buyback scheme

Federal member for Barker Tony Pasin has welcomed the Albanese government’s failure to meet its deadline for the proposed national firearm buyback scheme, describing it as a victory for common sense and the thousands of law-abiding firearm owners across Barker who stood up against the proposal.

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Grants for meaningful regional activities

Nutrien is partnering with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to provide eligible not-for-profit groups (NFPs) access to a share of its $250,000 Community Grants Program.

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