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50 years of depreciation?
The whereabouts of 50 years of depreciation for the Naracoorte saleyards is under the spotlight following questions by Cr Cameron Grundy. Cr Grundy has further queried if livestock owners have paid for the yards twice - once via fees when they sold their stock, and again as ratepayers via their council rates. He raised the matter at council’s June 25 meeting following a motion on notice by Cr Craig McGuire regarding the Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange (NRLE).
Ready for pole dancing?
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 ... The Naracoorte News recently caught up with Stacey and spoke to her about why a pole dancing studio in Naracoorte.
Wattles Warriors dominate struggling Leprechauns
Glyn Rees. An imposing up front performance by back row enforcer Tyson Stevens and a blistering right side try hat trick by wing flyer Joe Willett were among the highlights on a cool and breezy Saturday night at Clifton’s Platz Oval in the ‘Stillwater Pastoral Company’ Wattles Warriors 62 – 12 dismantling of the Brothers Leprechauns.
Winners of the day at successful pet gala
A huge collection of gorgeous Rosettes were handed out to the winners along with dozens of prizes and even dozens of Farm Fresh Eggs! Southern Downs Ark attended with some of their rescues for adoption ...
It’s a winner just like Matthew
This huge mural of Matthew Denny has attracted plenty of attention in Allora since being completed last Friday. The mural, commissioned by Qantas, has been painted on the side of the Railway Hotel.
Local bushfires NT branch celebrates 25 years of safeguarding the Barkly
In a night filled with nostalgia, gratitude, and camaraderie, the Tennant Creek Branch of Bushfires NT marked a significant milestone on Saturday night at the Sporties Club as they celebrated 25 years of dedicated service to the local community. Members, both past and present, as well as invited guests gathered to commemorate this remarkable achievement.
Stories from the museum
Ian Riley. This week, we’re backtracking. In finding out about some of the exhibits in the museum, I’ve discovered that the museum itself has a fascinating history ... The Maldon Vintage Machinery and Museum was started as an offshoot of the Maldon Museum & Archives Association about 20 years ago.
Glam up for the return of Goldfields Gothic Festival
The program for the 2024 Goldfields Gothic Festival has been announced and it promises to be another celebration of all things mysterious and darkly glamorous. Spread across the weekend of Friday 2 August to Sunday 4 August, the festival will feature poetry, parlour games, spectres and stories plus magic and lots of music.
Attacking the housing crisis from all fronts
Housing is the hottest topic at the moment, with agencies and organisations across the country putting their expertise towards various ways of analysing and addressing the multi-faceted issue. It is a crisis of availability and affordability across the country, affecting home buyers as prices and interest rates continue to increase, but most particularly the detrimental effects are being felt by renters.
Ancient genomes reveal more than two thousand years of dingo population structure: Charles Sturt University
A leading Charles Sturt University researcher co-led a multi-discipline team investigating the origins of dingoes, when they arrived in Australia, and how they changed over nearly three thousand years. Professor of Evolution and Environmental Change Alan Cooper … analysed genomes from skeletons and mummies of dingoes found in the many caves of the giant Nullarbor Plain across southern Australia.
Far North Queensland biodiversity secured thanks to new protected areas: Plibersek, Linard
The project will support the 64,000 hectare  expansion of the Crystalvale Nature Refuge, about 15km south-west of Coen, and  establish the new 244,000 hectare Abingdon Downs North Nature Refuge, about 85km north-west of Georgetown ... Abingdon Downs North and Crystalvale make up the largest dedication of private protected area in the past six years.
Phoebe fights back from injury to be part of team representing Australia
Phoebe Roche has been chosen as part of the eight-person team to compete at the 2024 Virtus Open European Equestrian Championships in the UK ... It's been a long road for Phoebe and her mother, Shaneen ... Shaneen sold her car and organised sausage sizzles and garage sales meaning Phoebe will be able to compete.
World record-breaking damper team reunite in Charleville after 5 years
The six team members who won the Guinness World Records crown for the Longest Damper - 153.002 metres - are reuniting in Charleville on July 13 for the 5-year anniversary since the epic event ... It’s going to be a small reunion this year, just sitting around the campfire and spinning some yarns, however we have some big plans to put Charleville more on the map": Ranger Nick.
Tennant Creek unites for colourful NAIDOC Week celebrations
The town’s main street was a vibrant sight on Monday morning, as the community gathered for the official NAIDOC Week March ... As the march progressed, a significant moment unfolded. For the first time, all three flags were raised at the Business Hub, marking a new tradition and a moment of pride for the community.
Mallee Melee commemorates D-Day
Charlton Shire Hall was the venue for the annual miniature war gaming weekend known as Mallee Melee where, to commemorate the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, a large group of enthusiastic players recreated the momentous events of June 6, 1944. With gamers from across Victoria and as far away as Canberra, six terrain filled tables were the battlegrounds ...
Collingwood captain, Corowa captain/coach, then … coach of North-Central’s team of the century
Michael Roberts. Frank Tuck arrived at Victoria Park from Murray League club Strathmerton in 1950 as an 18 year-old forward. He went on to captain Collingwood in the two seasons prior to his retirement in 1959 and played 131 games for the club.
Double the love for VRI Hall
It didn’t seem too long ago that the VRI Hall in Donald sat disused and in disrepair, waiting for someone to come along and care for it. Enter the Ignite Youth Group with an interest in the facility and a dedication to turning it into a community hub for the youth of the town.
Tennant & District Times, 12 July 2024
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Ceramist to share evolutionary story
South African ceramic artist Madoda Fani will be artist in residence at Denmark Arts from August to September. Madoda’s African heritage inspires his hand-coiled, burnished and smoke-fired pieces that are a contemporary evolution of the traditional ceramics of his country.
Heart-felt gift to Denmark community
Six new public defibrillators will be installed along Denmark’s coast in memory of beloved Fremantle father of two, Andy Rutherford, who died of cardiac arrest last year ... Andy’s family were reunited with some of the SJWA volunteers who were by his side in his final moments on June 24, for the installation of the first defibrillators and to unveil a tribute plaque in his memory at Lights Beach.
