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HISTORY: Naracoorte Show Commitee Publicity Officer Catherine Miller with a Naracoorte Herald from 1899. PHOTO: Elisabeth Champion

122 years on, Herald still making news

Elisabeth Champion

GRANT: Naracoorte Tennis Club members back L-R - Eddie Hefferna, Matilda Lush, Max Lush, ANZ's Kelly Shepherd and Lesley Clifton, Club Secretary Caroline Redding, President Will Malone, James Buckett, Ernie Buckett, Alice Redding and front, Grace Doolan, Harry Heffernan, Matilda Doolan, Angus Redding, Annabel Menzel and Catherine Buckett.

$10,000 for Naracoorte Tennis Club

EXHIBIT: Students from the Naracoorte High School's Integrated Learning Program will show the results of the work they have been doing this semester in an exhibition this week. PHOTO: File

Students showcase work

Elisabeth Champion

CHOP: Eight year old Anakie Gregory prepares to cut off her long hair for Wigs for Kids. PHOTO: Elisabeth Champion

Anakie shows she's a cut above the rest

Elisabeth Champion

NATURE: Two students at the Naracoorte Caves last week. PHOTO: Supplied

Earthkeepers meet at Naracoorte Caves

APPOINTMENT: Rebecca Barry commenced part-time on last Monday, and will transition to the full-time management role on June 22. Photo: Supplied.

Council appoint new Naracoorte Regional Livestock Exchange manager

Taylor Harvey

AWARD-WINNER: Tom Melville host of ACM's national podcast Voice of Real Australia, with Dusty. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Casting a wider net for real Australian stories

Jim Kellar

HISTORY: Naracoorte Show Commitee Publicity Officer Catherine Miller with a Naracoorte Herald from 1899. PHOTO: Elisabeth Champion

122 years on, Herald still making news

Elisabeth Champion

GRANT: Naracoorte Tennis Club members back L-R - Eddie Hefferna, Matilda Lush, Max Lush, ANZ's Kelly Shepherd and Lesley Clifton, Club Secretary Caroline Redding, President Will Malone, James Buckett, Ernie Buckett, Alice Redding and front, Grace Doolan, Harry Heffernan, Matilda Doolan, Angus Redding, Annabel Menzel and Catherine Buckett.

$10,000 for Naracoorte Tennis Club

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne plays the teenaged Makareta in Cousins. Picture: Vendetta Films

REVIEWMaori story is rich and thoughtful

Mike and Sue Rose scuba diving in Fiji. Picture: Supplied

'What better isolation': Couple sailing through the Covid pandemic

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said even regional and rural areas shouldn't wait to get vaccinated. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's an arms race: Kelly says don't wait on jab

Tragedy as more wild weather forecast

DIGESTTragedy as more wild weather forecast

Twenty-six studies so far have tracked the effect of COVID-19 vaccination in countries with successful rollouts. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERSix months of vaccination against COVID-19 across the world: what has it shown us?

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use by pregnant women. Picture: Shutterstock

Pfizer vaccine safe for pregnant women, Australian experts say

Sally Whyte

Virginia Haussegger, pictured with dog Vincent, said getting vaccinated was part of her 'civic responsibility'. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

VAX THE NATION'Such an obvious thing to do': Haussegger opens up on getting vaccinated

Sally Whyte

A fourth Covid lockdown has emptied Melbourne's usually busy streets. Picture: Getty Images

VAX THE NATION'Biggest week' for vaccines to come as Delta source mystery continues

Sally Whyte

More than five million Covid vaccination jabs have been administered in Auatralia. Picture: Keegan Carroll

VAX THE NATIONSpike in vaccine numbers as rollout remains a loaded issue

Jacob McArthur

The centre court where Jack Draper beat Jannik Sinner at the Cinch Championships.

Draper beats Sinner in first ATP win

Andy Sims
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It is way too early to discount a wobbly Richmond's chances of a tilt at another AFL premiership. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton: Don't write off the Richmond Tigers just yet

Howard Kotton

GRANT: Naracoorte Tennis Club members back L-R - Eddie Hefferna, Matilda Lush, Max Lush, ANZ's Kelly Shepherd and Lesley Clifton, Club Secretary Caroline Redding, President Will Malone, James Buckett, Ernie Buckett, Alice Redding and front, Grace Doolan, Harry Heffernan, Matilda Doolan, Angus Redding, Annabel Menzel and Catherine Buckett.

$10,000 for Naracoorte Tennis Club

The centre court where Jack Draper beat Jannik Sinner at the Cinch Championships.

Draper beats Sinner in first ATP win

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Britain's No.1 Jo Konta has won her fourth WTA title in the Nottingham grass court event.

Konta wins fourth WTA title in Nottingham

Jonathan Veal

MEMORABLE: Laurie Daley described Wednesday night's victory as one of the greatest Origin performances from a NSW side. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

Queensland embarrassed on their own stage | NRL

Laurie Daley

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

NEW ROLE: He was a star of the Australian Paralympic team for many Games, but come Tokyo Kurt Fearnley will be calling the action instead of competing.

Fearnley can't wait for his 'biased' Paralympic Games role

NEW ROLE: He was a star of the Australian Paralympic team for many Games, but come Tokyo Kurt Fearnley will be calling the action instead of competing.

Fearnley can't wait for his 'biased' Paralympic Games role

The new OVS intends to engage with a more youthful audience. Photo: StreetVJ, Shutterstock.

Tokyo Olympics lead-up will have an Olympic Virtual Series

The new OVS intends to engage with a more youthful audience. Photo: StreetVJ, Shutterstock.

Tokyo Olympics lead-up will have an Olympic Virtual Series

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

CUPPA: Sharmaine Burgess and Shirley Waters at the Naracoorte Biggest Morning tea on Thursday. PHOTO: Elisabeth Champion

Biggest morning tea a success

Elisabeth Champion

Naracoorte Art Gallery will hold their open day on Sunday.

What's on in Naracoorte and Lucindale

Elisabeth Champion

TOGETHER: You are invited to celebrate Pacific island culture at the Naracoorte Sports Centre on Saturday, May 29. Song and dance kicks off from 3pm. Photo: Supplied

Join in on song and dance

Afamasaga Leleisiuao

CUPPA: Sharmaine Burgess and Shirley Waters at the Naracoorte Biggest Morning tea on Thursday. PHOTO: Elisabeth Champion

Biggest morning tea a success

ART: Trent Stewart with his creation which took out first prize in the 3D category, Marsupial Lion in 2019. Photo: FILE

Entries open for IBIS Art Competition

Elisabeth Champion

Grab your tickets for Bogan Bingo from Naracoorte newsXpress.

What's on in Naracoorte and Lucindale

Elisabeth Champion

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

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

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

CAUTION: If you are considering investing in property it is always best to do your research before taking the plunge. Photo - Shutterstock.

How to avoid the common pitfalls

realestateview.com.au

JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Joanne Crawford

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

Sunrise students move learning to outside the classroom

Sunrise students move learning to outside the classroom

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

FAR LEFT: Meet the members of the Naracoorte Men's Shed like Harold Leech at their open day this month.

What's on in Naracoorte and Lucindale

Elisabeth Champion

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne plays the teenaged Makareta in Cousins. Picture: Vendetta Films

REVIEWMaori story is rich and thoughtful

Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. Picture: Roadshow

REVIEWExcess does not succeed here

Kane James is a miner, a surfer and an entrepreneur - but it doesn't stop there, he's also an artist, a rock star and a family man. Photos: Tanya Regan.

400 and counting: Meet the handplane maker repurposing waste

A scene from Heroic Losers. Picture: Palace

REVIEWAmiable comedy runs out of puff

As Jan Vokes, Toni Collette is the beating heart of this story. Picture: Sony

REVIEWA crowd-pleaser right to the finish

Jane Freebury

Snow at Nimmitabel NSW. Photo: Alisa Thaler

PHOTOSIncredible pictures as NSW shivers through the snow

Fleur Connick

EXPLORATION: Rock legends Garbage have produced their most political album of their 30-year career, No Gods No Masters, in response to the chaotic past five years in the US.

MUSICGarbage master political message to trash status quo

Josh Leeson

HUNT CLUB: The members of the Kangaroo Island Hunt Club gather for a group photo after the mid-ride break. Photo Stan Gorton

Opening KI Hunt Club ride the end of an era at Ti-Tree

Stan Gorton

RECOVERY: Like all good organisations, the Wildcats have moved to cover the loss of their star player. Picture: Jacob Crook/Shutterstock

OPINIONZoë Wundenberg | The fine art of building a winning team

Zoë Wundenberg

It is way too early to discount a wobbly Richmond's chances of a tilt at another AFL premiership. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton: Don't write off the Richmond Tigers just yet

Howard Kotton

Climate answers can't be ignored anymore

OPINIONClimate answers can't be ignored anymore

Lucy Graham

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Luke Travers of the Wildcats holds off Deng Deng of the Hawks during their NBL match.

Wildcats into another grand final

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A new survey has found underpayment of migrant workers is widespread on Australian farms. Picture: Shutterstock

Fruit pickers victims of 'rampant' wage theft, harassment: survey

The fate of an asylum-seeker family who settled in Biloela is expected to be determined within days.

Biloela family poised to exit detention

A horse has had to be euthanised after being hit by a car then a truck in Sydney's Bankstown.

Horse hit twice by Sydney vehicles, dies

Moderate flooding is currently occurring along the Latrobe River north of Traralgon.

More rain imminent for flood-hit Latrobe

There were 147 police call-outs to incidents involving gel blasters in WA last year.

WA bans 'dangerous' gel blasters

Michael Ramsey

Convicted murderer Vincent O'Dempsey sat in the dock of the courtroom during the inquest opening.

Heartbreak from Whiskey Au Go Go bombing

Cheryl Goodenough

The Finke Desert Race is one of the most difficult off-road courses in the world.

Man dies at NT Finke Desert Race

Fraser Barton

Using targeted gene drives, scientists want to interrupt the breeding cycle of mice
to keep populations at manageable levels. Photo: NSW DPI

Biocontrol set to shred mice

Samantha Townsend

Dan Tehan (third from left) with growers and industry representatives at the meeting.

Tehan discusses grain markets with SA croppers

FUNDING ASSISTANCE: Grace Bubner, Ceduna is one of two rural SA students who has successfully received funding as part of the Bendigo and Adelaide bank scholarship program.

Rural SA uni students benefit from scholarship program

Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker? Yes you can. Picture: Katrina Meynink

Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker - and other super hacks

Karen Hardy

MODERN MARVEL: Smart switches can remotely control your home. Photo: Supplied

Top tips and devices to create a money-saving smart home

PREPARE: Make sure everyone enjoys their winter getaway. Picture: Shutterstock

Careful planning for that cool family trip helps pets chill out

RSPCA