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Mural wins international award

Contributor, Naracoorte Community News
Arts
The vibrant half-court basketball mural celebrating the endangered South-Eastern Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo at Naracoorte's Market Square Recreation Area is more than just public art - it is a story of conservation, community, and connection.

5 per cent rate rise

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News -
Naracoorte Lucindale ratepayers will face a second consecutive 5 per cent rates increase as the council commits to its biggest-ever investment in roads, while a heated debate over a controversial $415,000 rural road upgrade exposed divisions over spending priorities.

Disappointing outcome

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News -
Naracoorte Lucindale ratepayers could wait an extra five months to elect their next council under extraordinary state government legislation ... Speaking to The [Naracoorte] News, Mr Ross said the five-month delay left councils facing uncertainty around budgets, governance, and election planning.

Run the election

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News
Community
Naracoorte Lucindale mayor Patrick Ross has blasted a push to delay South Australia’s local government elections, warning councils, candidates, and communities should not be left in limbo after years of preparation, months of planning, and public resources already committed to delivering a November vote.

Budget relief, big projects missing

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News
Drought
The Limestone Coast is set to benefit from a range of cost-of-living, education, and health measures announced in the state government’s first budget since the March election - but member for MacKillop Jason Virgo says the region continues to miss out on the major investment it deserves.

Power bill fear for single mum

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News
Energy
For Naracoorte single mother Michaela Dalton, every power bill brings the same fear - that one day she won't be able to keep the lights on for her daughter. With bills piling up and electricity prices set to rise, the 24-year-old says she feels like she's drowning.

Surreal exhibition heads to Naracoorte

Contributor, Naracoorte Community News
Arts
Adair Dunsford. Country Arts SA is bringing Adelaide artist Dan Withey and his exhibition to Naracoorte this Friday, featuring bold colours, a strong graphic aesthetic, and subtle humour. Called “Finite Bounty”, the touring exhibition dives into the concept of animism the belief that all things in the universe, not just humans possess a spiritual essence.

“Frack off” – Limestone Coast erupts over fracking push

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News
Council
“Frack off” has been the resounding message coming out from the Limestone Coast following the premier’s announcement that the government plans to lift a 10-year moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the region, two years ahead of its 2028 expiry.

“Our story to tell”

Nasik Swami, Naracoorte Community News
Community
Eight months after the death of 46-year-old Naracoorte man Cody Williams, his family says they are still searching for answers - and demanding accountability so no other family experiences the same heartbreak. In a confronting and deeply personal letter to The News, local resident Donna Armoogum details the final days of her brother’s life...

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