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Drawn to her passion for arts
Jess Liddy. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And Moonta Bay’s Bev Dry sees beauty in almost everything and anything in order to create magical pieces of artwork.
Donald Deb set dazzles
Donald Memorial Hall was at capacity on Friday, June 28, as what seemed to be the whole town and district gathered to witness the return of the Debutante Ball. Sixteen debutantes, plus their partners filled the stage, enhanced by the addition Pippa Pearse and Renner Tait in the traditional roles of flower girl and page boy...
Colours of Naracoorte
Naracoorte Lucindale Council's Arts & Cultural Facilitator Jane Ellis recently took the After School Art Club on a walking tour of Naracoorte's Art Trail. Naracoorte's newest art installation is at the Naracoorte Child Day Care Centre by artist Taylr Jay.
Eat or heat
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 [Naracoorte Community] News asked our decision makers to explain why we have one of the highest electricity prices in the world and what is being done to give regional South Australians some relief.
Local agripreneur Robyn Verrall wins silver at 2024 Women Changing the World Awards
Charlotte Jackson. Robyn Verrall, a dedicated agripreneur from Keith, has been awarded Silver in her category at the prestigious 2024 Women Changing the World Awards. This accolade celebrates her outstanding contributions to regional and rural communities, particularly her efforts to empower women and girls.
Harry’s Charity de Wheels
Who could have not noticed the two Clydesdales and immaculate wagon weaving around the streets of the town last week and grazing on the front lawn of the Golf Club. Harry Vidal sits in the drivers seat of his wagon, idling along behind Henry and George on their trip from Morgan SA to Cunnamulla, Qld.
When will they sea the light
The breeze was blowing up small waves as the unmistakable taste of salt lingered on my lips. Standing before me, a concrete wall battling the force of the Southern Ocean. All up, 7.6 kilometres of barrages were constructed by South Australia in a crude attempt to turn an estuary into freshwater lakes, with water solely supplied by the Murray River...
Opposition explores benefits of nuclear energy in Port Augusta: Speirs, Patterson
Leader of the Opposition, David Speirs ... travel to Port Augusta for the first time since the Federal Coalition announced the Spencer Gulf city as one of seven locations it proposes to build zero-emissions nuclear power plants. The State Liberal Opposition is keen to explore the viability of a civil nuclear industry in South Australia – and its potential to lower energy prices...
Dedicated to the Flying Doctors
Hugh Schuitemaker. A well-known Riverlander who has overseen the expansion of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) in the region is set to retire from his senior role. Current RFDS Riverland Support Group president Alan Eckermann will retire from the position at the end of this month.
A winning pack of spuds
A family potato farm with operations in Waikerie is in the spotlight after it received international recognition for its contributions to the industry on the world stage. The 2024 World Potato Congress (WPC), held in Adelaide from June 23 to 26, saw Miltolo Family Farms recognised with the WPC Industry Award.
Growers to exit with only their dignity?
Jason Perrin. "What scraps do we grape growers get from you? Just $3.5m. I guess it’s obvious the future security and survival of the Riverland, the Riverina and areas of the Murray Valley are not as important as a new rugby team in Papua New Guinea."
The Naracoorte News, 3 July 2024
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Golden glow to mine plans
Rachel Hagan. The wait is over as Rex hits road Rex Minerals is about to begin construction on the preliminary stages of the Pine Point Road realignment in preparation for full scale copper and gold production at the Hillside Project ... Rex has big plans to prioritise local jobs, and has already begun training interested students through its school immersion program.
MP verdict shock
Jess Liddy. Narungga MP Fraser Ellis was found guilty on four charges of deceit in the Adelaide Magistrates Court yesterday (Monday, July 1). Mr Ellis faced 23 charges of deception in relation to improperly claiming the Country Members Accommodation Allowance from April 2018 to June 2020 ... Outside of court, Mr Ellis said he was surprised by the verdict. "I did not expect the outcome," Mr Ellis said.
Reuther in SACA side to tour India
Peter Argent. Coobowie quick bowler James Reuther is heading to India with a state high performance team. Reuther and the other 12 team members are programmed to play six matches over two weeks later this month. The tour is part of the high performance South Australian Cricket Association Redbacks Pathways program.
Being a tourist in our own hometown
Wayne Hawthorne. It was a case of previously not having been there, not having done that, or at least in recent times. Touring one of the town’s lesser-known tourist attractions was a first for some Naracoorte Men’s Probus members and their wives. Narracoorte Homestead is a gem amongst us.
Longridge help?
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 ... has written to the Naracoorte Lucindale Council to come to its rescue so it can continue to provide the best care for its residents.
Stimson pleads “not guilty”
A 26 year-old man from near Bordertown has pleaded “not guilty” to the murder of Lucindale police officer Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig. Brevet Sergeant Doig was responding to a call at Senior, around 20 kms north of Bordertown, when he was shot and killed.
Reflecting badly
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority’s annual River Reflections Conference was held last week in Albury. The two-day conference was framed as a chance to look at the art of the possible when tackling complex problems and using the wisdom of the collective to shape a way forward together. Wisdom and the Basin Plan have been mutually exclusive terms to date. Would River Reflections 2024 be a chance to turn the page?
