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DRUNK: A Naracoorte driver was caught driving with almost five times the legal limit. Photo: FILE

Drink driver caught in Naracoorte

11m ago

FUNDS: The Lucindale Skatepark will soon be upgraded thanks to LCRI funding

'Skate' news for Lucindale

Elisabeth Champion

PEDAL POWER: Naracoorte will play host to a stage of the Tour of the Great South Coast Road Cycling Classic. Picture: BRETT KENNEDY

Men's racing event returns

Elisabeth Champion

GALLERY| Naracoorte and Lucindale celebrate Australia Day

GALLERY| Naracoorte and Lucindale celebrate Australia Day

Elisabeth Champion

CAUGHT: Anglers will have to be aware of new bag and boat limits for catching snapper, effective today.

New fishing rules for the South East

1hr ago

READY TO RETURN: BlazeAid volunteers Steve and Colleen Hewitt, Hewett, relax at home between camps.

BlazeAid volunteers find reward in helping others

Elizabeth Anderson

Axis will be entertaining the crowds in Lucindale and Kingston for a good cause. Photo: Supplied

Be entertained while raising money for fire victims

Elisabeth Champion

DRUNK: A Naracoorte driver was caught driving with almost five times the legal limit. Photo: FILE

Drink driver caught in Naracoorte

11m ago

FUNDS: The Lucindale Skatepark will soon be upgraded thanks to LCRI funding

'Skate' news for Lucindale

Elisabeth Champion

UTE WITH MUSCLE: This Holden Maloo ute sold for a record $1.05 million at the weekend.

Holden Maloo ute sells for more than $1 million

Attorney-General Christian Porter was on a flight from Perth when the lockdown was announced. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

WA politicians granted exemptions to attend Parliament

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will announce new vaccine funding at the National Press Club on Monday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

PM to announce further $1.9b on vaccine rollout

COVID continues to lurk as border restrictions ease again

DIGESTCOVID continues to lurk as border restrictions ease again

Nothing to see here. Geordie the Groodle, not a Pandemic Puppy, but still up to mischief.

DIGESTHow are you coping with your pandemic puppy? We have help

Dr Sanjaya Senanayake, senior specialist in infectious diseases at Canberra Hospital and the ANU. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ANALYSISWhen can we shake hands again?

Steve Evans

While talk of the coronavirus vaccine still dominates the news, Anthony Albanese also made headlines today reshuffling his shadow cabinet.

DIGESTThere's no patting ourselves on the back until coronavirus is defeated

Chris McLennan

The Pfizer vaccine is being developed on a "just in time" basis, meaning no inventory is being stored. Picture: Shutterstock

'Fluid situation': global vaccine supply issues could impact Australia

Sally Whyte

Experts have warned against vaccine nationalism. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERShould we be concerned about vaccine availability?

Andrew Brown

Season's back: Southern Ports Tennis will run its second round this week, with the inaugural Naracoorte/Lucindale junior tennis competition commencing on Saturday as well.

Tennis makes a swift return

Lachlan Smith

A five-day Perth lockdown will play havoc with schedules for the city's major sporting franchises.

WA lockdown causes more fixture headaches

Justin Chadwick and Anna Harrington

SUPPORT: Karly Harris (left), Gennaeve Mislove, Kristy Jones and La Khotsimeuang are huntig for more netballers to help keep Naracoorte Netball Association going. Photo: Lee Curnow

Naracoorte Netball Association calls for help

Elisabeth Champion

Season's back: Southern Ports Tennis will run its second round this week, with the inaugural Naracoorte/Lucindale junior tennis competition commencing on Saturday as well.

Tennis makes a swift return

The Australian Olympic Committee is hopeful the Tokyo Games will go ahead. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERAustralia's Olympic athletes set to get vaccine boost

James Buckley

PEDAL POWER: Naracoorte will play host to a stage of the Tour of the Great South Coast Road Cycling Classic. Picture: BRETT KENNEDY

Men's racing event returns

Elisabeth Champion

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Rugged outback, buzzing capital city and rolling hills of vineyards

Rugged outback, buzzing capital city and rolling hills of vineyards

Bernadette Chua

Top travel deals: Cruise in style in Hobart or step back in time for a retro stay

Top travel deals: Cruise in style in Hobart or step back in time for a retro stay

Explore Travel

Sydney's hottest new hotel hits the jackpot

Sydney's hottest new hotel hits the jackpot

Teresa Ooi

Fun: Racegoers at the 2019 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup meeting.

Festive family day at the races

Ex-locals: Carlene and Tom Farmer at the 2017 reunion at Victor Harbor.

Naracoorte reunion on again

Lights are on in Naracoorte

Lights are on in Naracoorte

Fun: Racegoers at the 2019 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup meeting.

Festive family day at the races

Batsman: Former Test cricketer Graham Yallop is coming to Apsley for a junior cricket coaching camp.

Yallop to lead cricket camp

Singles: Lucindale will host the SE junior singles championship.

Tennis singles titles for region

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Residential college living offers rich community experience

Residential college living offers rich community experience

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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UNWANTED GUESTS: Mice can cause major problems in the home.

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OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Scamwatch: Increased warning of myGov refund scam

Scamwatch: Increased warning of myGov refund scam

GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Natalie Croxon

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

There is plenty to do in Naracoorte and the surrounds. Photo: ELISABETH CHAMPION

What's on this week

Elisabeth Champion

Let's Join In: Naracoorte/Lucindale

Let's Join In: Naracoorte/Lucindale

UTE WITH MUSCLE: This Holden Maloo ute sold for a record $1.05 million at the weekend.

Holden Maloo ute sells for more than $1 million

Olivia Cooke's charm gives her character depth and intellect. Picture: Aidan Monaghan

REVIEWIrish crime caper is rollicking fun

The alien Gary in Occupation: Rainfall. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWOccupation: Rainfall is a sequel full of sound and fury

Mare Winningham, Tom Hanks and Helena Zengel in News of the World. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWHistorical tale feels quite modern

A scene from High Ground. Picture: Madman

High Ground is a brutally honest Australian story

Jane Freebury

HONOURED: The Bushwackers' Dobe Newton and Roger Corbett receiving their Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown awards at the Golden Guitars on Saturday night. Picture: Gareth Gardner

Bushwackers join country music's most renown company

Josh Leeson

COLOURFUL: Goat Girl are, from left, Holly Mullineaux, Ellie Rose Davis, Lottie Pendlebury and Rosy Jones. Picture: Holly Whitaker

REVIEWGoat Girl lock horns with expanded sound and focus

Josh Leeson

Last Aussie-built Holden up for auction; rare Maloo going for more than $1m

Last Aussie-built Holden up for auction; rare Maloo going for more than $1m

Kim Chappell

Devils released in the wild are chosen for their genetic diversity to ensure healthy families. Photo: Supplied (Aussie Ark)

REAL AUSTRALIAA piece of Tassie in NSW's Hunter Valley

Laura Corrigan
27m ago

Donkeys, horses and an emu or two: Queensland pubs' oddball 'clients'

REAL AUSTRALIADonkeys, horses and an emu or two: Queensland pubs' oddball 'clients'

Derek Barry
27m ago

Cathy Freeman at the Sydney Olympics. Photo: Ian @ ThePaperboy.com, via Wikimedia Commons

OPINIONWhy not give this new Australia Day a sporting chance?

Julian O'Brien
1hr ago

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Devils released in the wild are chosen for their genetic diversity to ensure healthy families. Photo: Supplied (Aussie Ark)

REAL AUSTRALIAA piece of Tassie in NSW's Hunter Valley

27m ago

Australian housing prices rose further in January to surpass their previous 2017 peak.

Australian house prices surpass 2017 peak

Donkeys, horses and an emu or two: Queensland pubs' oddball 'clients'

REAL AUSTRALIADonkeys, horses and an emu or two: Queensland pubs' oddball 'clients'

27m ago

Aung San Suu Kyi has been detained after an early morning raid.

State of emergency declared in Myanmar

27m ago

The planned media code forces tech giants to pay news companies for content or face hefty fines.

Smaller publishers worried over media code

Rebecca Gredley
30m ago

Australia has called on Myanmar's military to release Aung San Suu Kyi and other civilians leaders.

Australia deeply concerned at Myanmar coup

33m ago

Clive Palmer's Mineralogy gave $5.9m to the mining magnate's own United Australia Party in 2019/20.

Major firms dominate political donations

Paul Osborne
36m ago

Scott Morrison is pinning the government's efforts to reduce emissions on technological advances.

Net zero emissions preferably by 2050: PM

Matt Coughlan
39m ago

Profits ahead for most farmers, despite global turbulence

Profits ahead for most farmers, despite global turbulence

Shan Goodwin
1hr ago

Newly-appointed RDAMR chair Jodie Hawkes is calling for others to join the board.

Board positions open for RDAMR

Workshops to tackle feral deer control

Workshops to tackle feral deer control

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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FLASH: Tefal's Family Day non-stick frypan will be available in stores from late February. Photo: Supplied.

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Bushfire safe: A renovation design respecting the bushland at its core while keeping the home protected. Photography: Barton Taylor.

Blue Mountain reno creates eco friendly L-shaped home at Linden