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The Naracoorte News, 18 March 2026

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Fuel fury

Caitlin Menadue. Yorke Peninsula farmers, businesses and residents are grappling with the ongoing fuel crisis, as prices soar, independent retailers start to run dry and there’s no visible end in sight .... "Tractors, sprayers, seeders and trucks all rely on diesel to operate, and with seeding approaching it is essential that grain producers can access reliable fuel supplies."

Impact of algal bloom drifts on 12 months since first detection: Cadell

Communities across regional South Australia continue to feel the effects of last year’s devastating algal bloom 12 months after the first detection of the bloom in waters near Victor Harbor. More than 4,500 square kilometres, equating to around 30 per cent of the state’s coastline was affected by the bloom...

Big crowds for Port Victoria 150

Austinn Lane. A large crowd gathered in Port Victoria and Wauraltee over the weekend to celebrate the community's 150th anniversary, marking a major milestone in the district's history ... locals, former residents and visitors from across the region, came together to recognise the town's heritage and close-knit community.

Who will it be? Nine-way race for MacKillop

As voters prepare to shape the future of the region for the next four years, a record nine candidates will contest the seat of MacKillop at the state election on March 21 ... The declaration of nominations and the draw for ballot paper positions were held earlier last week, setting the stage for one of the most crowded contests the electorate has seen.

Heat and rain hampering vintage

Christine Webster. Heatwave conditions at the start of the 2026 Riverland vintage, followed by recent heavy rainfall in some parts of the region, are causing headaches for many wine grape growers. The Oxford Landing Winery’s regional viticulturist Glynn Muster said the long spell of hot weather in late January and February had initially caused heat stress to some vineyards.

Panic at the bowser

Hugh Schuitemaker. Pressure on fuel supplies has seen a Mallee area service station frequently used by Riverlanders run dry, and is adding to anxiety being felt by farmers and growers according to the region’s State MP. Karoonda’s independent service station was as of yesterday out of fuel, with shortages sparked by panic buying due to the war in the Middle East.

Murray Pioneer, 11 March 2026

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The Naracoorte News, 11 March 2026

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Radiotherapy wins backing from MacKillop candidates

All five candidates contesting the seat of MacKillop have declared support for establishing radiotherapy services in the Limestone Coast, according to written responses provided to the Limestone Coast Radiation Treatment Working Group ahead of this month's state election ... Ahead of the meeting, candidates were invited to provide written responses to a series of questions regarding the provision of radiotherapy services...

Rain equals a trim for Tim

Hugh Schuitemaker. A well-known Riverland West farmer's face is looking different – and much more optimistic – following the weekend's heavy rainfall across the region. Lowbank-based farmer Tim Paschke was earlier this week able to cut his beard, which he committed to growing until his property received at least a 25mm rainfall event.

Murray Pioneer, 4 March 2026

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The Naracoorte News, 4 March 2026

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Moonta Mines shutdown sparks local outcry – Dis-trust

Michelle Daw. Locals are rallying behind volunteers locked out of the Moonta Mines heritage site, demanding answers over the National Trust of South Australia's shock decision. More than 300 people gathered outside the Sweet Shop — one of the site's most popular attractions — on Friday, February 27, to protest the NTSA's move earlier in the week to disband its Moonta branch committee.

Mundulla Show, 7 March 2026

The Mundulla Show is held every year on the first Saturday of March by the Mundulla Agricultural, Horticultural and Floricultural Society Inc.

A budding friendship: Harvey Norman becomes major sponsor of rose fest

Madison Eastmond. A Renmark business has become a major sponsor of the reinstated 2026 Riverland Rose and Garden Festival after pledging of upwards of $5000 in support for the event. Locally owned business, Harvey Norman Renmark, has become one of the first major sponsors of the upcoming Riverland Rose and Garden Festival.

New leadership ensuring a rose festival revival

Madison Eastmond. A Renmark local has stepped up to lead the Riverland Rose and Garden Festival Committee, with her decision and recent community volunteer efforts saving the regional event for 2026 ... “It’s such an important event to the community and local businesses, and I am just delighted to be working with the fantastic Riverland Rose and Garden Festival Committee to once again bring the festival to the Riverland”: Vicki Dunhill.

Minor doctor share: Just three of 12 new interns based locally despite ‘major service centre’ status

The Malinauskas Labor government has unveiled a $13m election commitment to build a new medical school training centre in Mount Gambier -promising a stronger “pipeline of doctors” for regional SA. But of the 12 intern doctors recruited this year to the Limestone Coast Local Health Network, only three are based in Naracoorte - a town formally designated as a major service centre under the government’s ambitious Limestone Coast Regional Plan 2026.

Heritage hijacked – Moonta National Trust volunteers “locked out”

Michelle Daw. Moonta's beloved heritage attractions have been shut down for five weeks and its many local volunteers say they are banned from entering the premises. This follows a shock decision by the head office of the National Trust of South Australia to disband its Moonta branch and assume full management responsibility for the Moonta Mines State Heritage Precinct...

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