Friday, March 29, 2024

Michael Waite, Naracoorte Community News

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Riddoch Ward councillor resigns

Sheryl Lowe. Former Wattle Range Councillor Rick Paltridge resigned on Tuesday 3rd August, effective immediately ... “Unfortunately, I couldn’t find a happy balance between the demands of a corporate entity such as Wattle Range Council with the needs and aspirations of my local communities, and my personal wellbeing and health. I thought I was up for it! I was prepared to learn, to adapt, and to communicate openly, respectfully and frankly, but in the end that just wasn’t enough”, said Mr Paltridge.

Lack of childcare an ‘equity’ issue

Eliza Berlage. The struggle to secure childcare services in rural and regional areas has led some parents to sacrifice their careers or move to bigger cities, according to a new study ... It found regional and rural areas lacked childcare services and staff to work at the centres, and that childcare was often not seen as profitable enough to attract new operators to the sector.

Picton backs country doctors

Chris Oldfield. SA Shadow Health Minister Chris Picton has thrown his weight behind Naracoorte's doctors and country GPs, calling for the State Government to negotiate contracts with them. Mr Picton has slammed the State Government for wasting taxpayers’ dollars on locums, failing to negotiate and throwing rural doctors and country hospitals into turmoil.

Local producers taste Food Forum success

Eliza Berlage and Gabrielle Duykers. More than 30 local producers gathered together last week for the inaugural Limestone Coast Food Forum. Hosted by the Limestone Coast Food and Agribusiness Cluster, food processors, and retailers met at Lucindale Country Club to hear from 16 guest speakers about opportunities in the local food and beverage industry.

Rain boosts confidence

The Farmhand. Winter is here and rainfalls for the past month are at levels at the high end of averages. Even have heard the odd farmer say we had enough for the moment. Feed supplies in the areas north of town are still tight but we can see the spring having a great feed result based on the amounts of moisture already received.

Feral pig outbreak eradicated

Locals are being urged to share any information with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board about how almost a dozen feral pigs came to be roaming in the region. Investigation by the board indicated the pigs were likely to have been illegally released in the Reedy Creek area south-east of Kingston.

Stop punishing us: border

Eliza Berlage. SA/ Vic Border Districts’ club presidents have implored the State Government to “stop punishing” their community with restrictions ... The restrictions are "disappointing", "mentally draining" and "detrimental" to the morale of clubs and the broader community. "The bubble is absolutely ridiculous. You may as well put the Berlin Wall up at the border."

The trick to becoming an author

Former Naracoorte High scholar Linda Cawley (nee Stanford) has written a children’s book called The Trick with Sticks. It is cleverly written in a Dr. Seuss style to help children and their parents with their child’s friendships. We all know how friendships can be tricky, so the book explores the bonds of friendship and how those bonds are formed.