Another step for rare earths
Chris Oldfield. A Koppamurra Landholder Reference Group (KLRG) has been formed by Australian Rare Earths as it takes another step towards developing a mining lease application ... The aim of the landholder reference group is to share information and seek feedback on the Koppamurra project.
Bible history treasures on show at Naracoorte – Major exhibition displays first century coins and illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages
Jocelyn Kellam. St Paul’s Anglican church in Naracoorte is staging major exhibition of artefacts from biblical and church history, including coins that were in circulation in the Holy Land during Jesus’ life. ... “But the coins are only the first part of the exhibition... ": Keith Dalby, the Bishop of the Diocese of the Murray.
Mullinger Park
Brett Shepherd. After two years off from showing we went to Adelaide Royal this year with no expectations - just wanting to compare our sheep with fellow breeders and catch up after such a long enforced break. So it was with great excitement and pride when our Poll Dorset ram 21-616 (sired by our own Mullinger Park 17-348) was judged the Champion ram.
Smart blocks questions in public
Chris Oldfield. The axing of a one-hour public question and answer segment at a Meet the Candidates forum in the Town Hall is not aimed at gagging or silencing anyone, according to Naracoorte Lucindale Council CEO Trevor Smart ... Traditionally, a Meet the Candidates forum has been held before council elections, enabling all candidates seeking election to give a five-minute presentation, starting with those seeking to be mayor.
A stand for common sense
Chris Oldfield. Nationally acclaimed organic farmer, Peter “Huck” Shepherd has confirmed he is standing to be part of the next Naracoorte Lucindale Council. In a media statement, the Kybybolite farmer said he believed the council needed some critical thinkers “who can put some common sense back into the council”.
McLean queries if house values are down in Naracoorte?
Chris Oldfield. Malcolm McLean wants to know why his council rates have gone down on his house in Naracoorte, but his son’s rates on a Hynam farm “have gone up considerably”. He queried if house values had dropped in Naracoorte as it “just looks as if the rural ratepayers are subsiding the town ratepayers”.
Local link with Royalty
Chris Oldfield. Richard Downward remembers the magical glamour, pomp and pageantry of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 because he was there. Just 14 years old at the time, he and fellow Naracoorte High School student Geoffrey Arthur (deceased) were selected to join The Advertiser Sun Youth Travel Coronation contingent.
Falls prevention at Longridge Aged Care
Angela Willsmore. Falls in older people are a serious health concern. In South Australia, SA Health reported in a March 2020 report that 47 people are admitted to an SA public hospital every day due to an injury caused by a fall ... Earlier this year, Good Country Physiotherapy commenced a falls prevention pilot program at Longridge Aged Care.
