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Community transport
By Nasik Swami: The need for public transportation services in Naracoorte and other surrounding towns is increasing. Many people who do not have access to their own vehicles and prefer public transportation to travel and connect to the high value markets of the South East, Adelaide, and Victoria are finding it difficult. Unfortunately, for a […]
Inquiry into local councils
By Nasik Swami: A Federal Government inquiry has been launched into the sustainability of our local councils. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure, and Transport’s (the RDIT Committee) is at the forefront of the inquiry. The RDIT Committee will inquire into and report on local government matters, with a particular focus […]
War of words
By Nasik Swami: A war of words has broken out between Health Minister Chris Picton and Member of Barker Tony Pasin over the release of a feasibility study on delivering radiation treatment services for the region. Mr Pasin claimed the local health bureaucracy, the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN), has “snubbed” the release of […]
Lessons on basket weaving…
To celebrate NAIDOC Week last week, Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s Arts & Cultural Facilitator and Naracoorte Library + Town Hall held a number of activities. About 14 people participated in basket weaving & Nunga Screen. Many more engaged in NAIDOC Week colouring and the Indigenous exhibition on display at the Wonambi Gallery. Pic: NLC Facebook page.
Chicken, egg supply normal
By Nasik Swami: The avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks have caused some gaps on supermarket shelves, prompting temporary buying limits. Naracoorte’s two main supermarkets, Woolworths and Foodland, have so far escaped from this, with their suppliers in South Australia not being affected. The supermarkets have confirmed their supply of chicken and eggs to customers remain […]
Sky News withdrawal: South East ‘deserves better’
South East free-to-air TV viewers suddenly deprived of Sky News Regional – as of last week – “deserve better”, a state MP says. People across the South-East and the state’s Riverland – plus sections of NSW – lost access to Sky News Regional on Monday 1 July after Sky’s affiliation agreement with WIN Television ended. […]
Ready for pole dancing?
Naracoorte’s new pole dancing studio to open soon By Nasik Swami: Naracoorte’s Stacey Windsor is on a mission to change mindsets on pole dancing and promote the popular artform in town. Also known as Dee-Dee, Stacey is opening a new pole dancing studio in Naracoorte, giving the young and the old the opportunity to learn […]
Eat or heat
By Nasik Swami: The vulnerable in the district are choosing between heating and eating this winter. If they turn on heating to keep themselves warm during the chilly nights, many say they will be faced with eye-watering power bills. So, what does the public do? The News asked our decision makers to explain why we […]
New budget, big plans
By Nasik Swami: The Naracoorte Lucindale Council has adopted its 2024–2025 Annual Business Plan and Budget, with a strong focus on the road network and Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange (NRLE). According to the council, the plan and budget that were adopted at the council’s June meeting also focus on keeping rates as reasonable as possible […]
Longridge help?
By Nasik Swami What’s the future of our community-owned aged care facility, Longridge Aged Care (LAC)? LAC is facing financial pressures due to the increased cost of business and is struggling to retain a stable workforce. While it has not considered exiting the market at this point, LAC has written to the Naracoorte Lucindale Council […]
Mpox alert
SA Health calls on those eligible to vaccinate now! By Nasik Swami SA Health is calling on the public to vaccinate themselves to protect against mpox. SA Health has been notified of three locally acquired cases of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in a man in his 20s, a man in his 30s and a man […]
Maywald, Noll resign
Investigation called
By Chris Oldfield
NARACOORTE based regional LGA executive officer Adrian Maywald and Wattle Range mayor Des Noll have both resigned from the $1.38 million Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA). Mr Noll has also called for an independent review of the organisation, emphasising it must be “independent”.
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“It’s chicken and egg”
By Nasik Swami
There is a need for a centralised car park in Naracoorte to make the town centre more vibrant, or risk losing services and businesses as they close.
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Ben’s “pretty chuffed”
By Nasik Swami
The Naracoorte District Men’s Shed is a vital part of the community, offering men a supportive and productive space. That’s the word from member of the Legislative Council and Shadow Assistant Minister for Regional South Australia, Ben Hood, who visited the members as part of Men’s Health Week last week.
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Rates go up 5%
By Nasik Swami
Local ratepayers have been slapped with a rate increase of five percent for the next financial year. Elected members of the Naracoorte Lucindale Council had mixed reactions to the increase, but the majority agreed a five percent increase was the right thing to do to safeguard and protect the council, which is in a “dangerous position” financially.
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Thank you, Naracoorte!
By Nasik Swami
One of Naracoorte’s champion athletes, Jessica Stenson (nee Trengrove), is off to Paris to represent the country’s women’s marathon team in the 2024 Olympic Games next month. Born and bred in the small town of Naracoorte, South Australia, Jessica, a medal-winning marathon runner, was selected by Athletics Australia for the team.
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Elective surgery chopped
Stakeholders: What’s going on with health services?
By Nasik Swami
Booked for an elective surgery at a public hospital? You might have to look for other options.
Elective surgery has been cancelled at all hospitals across the state, including the Naracoorte Hospital.
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Win for seniors and volunteers
By Nasik Swami
A recommendation was put to the Naracoorte Lucindale Council in its May meeting to remove Seniors and Volunteers Week recognition events from its calendar of events. The recommendation was brought forward by council chief executive officer Trevor Smart as part of the Civic and Ceremonial Policy review.
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Inspiring young leaders
By Chris Oldfield
THE trail blazing Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy has created a blueprint for other regions around South Australia. Talented athletes, including nine from the Naracoorte Lucindale area, are emerging as not only high performers in various sports, but as young leaders and role models for their peers and the community.
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New learning centre for Naracoorte
By Nasik Swami
If all goes according to plan, Naracoorte will have a new early learning and childcare centre by mid- to-late 2025. Work on the $2million facility located at the unused former TAFE building is set to commence this September.
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The News Gives Back Program: Apsley Pony Club
By Amanda Shrive
Apsley Pony Club is extremely excited to reveal our brand-new clubrooms. This would not have been possible without the support of the West Wimmera Shire Council, Victorian Government; supporting and encouraging women in sport and the Edenhope Adult Riding Club, whom we share our beautiful grounds with.
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Rates down for some
By Chris Oldfield
AT LEAST 749 properties will receive a decrease in council rates under a proposal by Naracoorte Lucindale Council’s administration. The decrease is included in a breakdown of the average 5.8 percent rate hike included in council’s draft 2024-25 Business Plan and Budget.
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The dry continues
By Chris Oldfield
THE furrowed brows of farmers continue to search the sky for rain, but the season is on track for the driest May on record. Since last August most of the region’s farming land has experienced less than 10 per cent of normal rainfall since 1900, and less than five percent in some areas.
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Naracoorte Market Report 14/5/2024
By Graham Pymer, MLA
Cattle: LWB 11 – LWY 451 – LWC 283 – OAY 12
Cattle numbers eased to 762/head this week at Naracoorte, that’s back 180/head made up of 446 young cattle and steers, 302 cows and 14 grown bulls.
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Not so sizzling!
2024 Federal Budget:
More for billionaires than battlers
By Nasik Swami
The 2024 Federal Budget has failed to charm many taxpayers, farmers, businesses, and politicians in the South East. Stakeholders have labelled the budget as one that has “more federal funding for the labelling of vegan sausages than there has been for any agricultural projects” in the South East.
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