Magical night walk
The Walking the Seasons program provides guided walks led by local First Nations Elders and aims to deepen the understanding of local landscapes ...
It’s time to act: Protecting our coastline is no longer optional
The Hon. Nick McBride. The recent storms that hit areas of the Limestone Coast have again laid bare the urgent threat of coastal erosion in the region. With every storm, we lose more of our coastline—along with the infrastructure, tourism, and natural environment it supports ... They reflect a growing crisis that short-term fixes like sand replenishment or rock walls can no longer solve.
Harry captivates Bordertown
It’s not every day you get to meet a living legend, let alone hear their personal reflections on an event that gripped the entire world ... The captivating figure at the heart of it all was none other than Dr. Richard "Harry" Harris OAM… "My Underwater World," his first foray into filmmaking, passionately showcases the world-renowned underwater cave systems of the Limestone Coast...
Gunshots leave community in shock
A wave of concern has swept through the Naracoorte community following a shooting incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, August 6. South Australia Police (SAPOL) is actively investigating the event, which unfolded around 2.40am on Dorset Street, leaving residents stunned and seeking answers.
Mueller crowned most consistent player: Naracoorte Polocrosse Club wraps up another spirited season
The Naracoorte Polocrosse Club wrapped up another spirited season at its scenic Hynam grounds ... Polocrosse is more than just fast ponies and fierce competition—it’s a sport where families ride together ... The club crowned Southend’s Tory Mueller as the most consistent player, and also honoured her Stockhorse mare, InStyle Kara, with the most consistent horse award.
Vets’ big hearts harmful, says ex-local
The selfless nature of many veterinarians is contributing to the sector’s mental health crisis, a former Naracoorte vet has told an SA Parliament committee. Dr Adele Feakes says business sustainability and profit routinely take a back seat to a vet’s altruism, placing additional pressure on individuals to survive and thrive in the industry.
Great quality squash at Naracoorte Open
Roger Dickenson. The 2025 Naracoorte Open was held on July 19-20, with 34 players from all over SA and Victoria competing across five divisions. Spectators were treated to some great quality squash over the weekend, with 68 matches played, including several close finals.
SE claims Men’s Country Championship
SANFL. South East has claimed its fifth THINK! Road Safety South Australian Men’s Country Championship with a hard-fought 15-point win against Southern Districts in the grand finale at Memorial Oval in Port Pirie. Finishing undefeated across its three appearances, South East earned its first crown since 2022 as the championships’ leading goal kicker Fraser Bradley shone with six majors in the title-decider.
Community-led campaign marks one year
The Limestone Coast Sustainable Futures Association recently marked its one-year anniversary with a powerful show of community strength at its AGM, reaffirming its leadership in the fight to protect prime agricultural land and groundwater from rare earth mining in the region.
Our voices remain silenced
A petition that gained almost 20,000 signatures before being presented to state parliament over 12 months ago remains hamstrung by the state government and the parliamentary committee process, says chair of the Limestone Coast Radiation Treatment Working Party, Lachlan Haynes. The petition, which was addressed to the members of the House of Assembly triggered a Legislative Review Committee inquiry to which the working group made a written submission and presented in person. The bipartisan, joint parliamentary committee then referred the matter to the Health Committee where it sat stagnant ever since.