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Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: LNG storage tanks at a terminal in Yokohama, Japan. Picture: WikiCommons

The country needs more transmission, more renewables, more storage. But how do we get there?

Has the energy emergency forced a re-think in future of electricity production?

A Grade winners Best and Fairest Danielle Vankalken (Keith), Runner-up: Mandy Harper (Keith), Most Consistent: Sophie Henschke (Naracoorte)

The Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association players were awarded at a presentation night last week.

GALLERY| Netball players recognized at awards night

SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

Shane Howard explains why Solid Rock will always matter

Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place

It was a great day at the Naracoorte and District Hockey Association grand final on Saturday.

GALLERY| Thrilling final goes to extra time in mens hockey

FULL THROTTLE: Herald journalist Madeline Link on board the 222 Offshore powerboat at Lake Macquarie. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The sun was shining, a severe weather warning hung in the air and I had been to the chiropractor the day before.

I got flung across a lake at breakneck speed in a powerboat

ART: Annie Emerson and Nancie Martin at the opening of SEENAR at the Art Gallery on Friday night. PHOTO: Elisabeth Champion

Balinese artist Wayan Dudug has made his South Australian gallery debut at the Naracoorte Art Gallery.

GALLERY| SEENAR opens to big crowd

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Sydney post-punk band Johnny Hunter are ready to deliver on the hype with their debut album Want. Picture: Tom Wilkinson

Sydney band Johnny Hunter know how to stand out from the crowd.

Johnny Hunter are taking what they Want

U/12 Boy Runner Ups Red. B/R- TYson Sears, Lui Coronel, Turoa Rickus, Jack Phelan. F/R- Coac Matt Henderson, Nate Henderson, Will Maney, Casey Henderson, T/M Simon Vickery 
Absent- Mason White 

There were some fierce battles on the court as the junior basketballers played their grand final matches last week.

Juniors face off in basketball grand finals

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return for the second season of OMITB which adheres sensibly to the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Picture: Disney+

This series delivers joyous entertainment by a cast at the top of their game - if that isn't true art, then nothing is.

It's close to the best thing on TV and we've got some good news

See photos from the Naracoorte Vs Kingston match on Saturday.

GALLERY| Naracoorte take on Kingston at home

Although everyone who is homeless feels the negative impacts, children can face a tough future due to something completely out of their hands.

If kids are having to couch surf or live out of a tent or caravan, there are difficulties for them in getting to school, getting three square meals a day.

'Safe, stable place to sleep every night' could keep kids off police radar

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Mayor Karen Williams refuses to resign but admits she made a mistake getting behind the wheel.

Qld mayor urged to quit after drunk crash

Gary Hely started a fire in Doreen Langham's house intending to kill both of them.

Cops could have stopped DV deaths: coroner

No bees will be allowed to be moved across NSW after varroa mite was detected in Newcastle.

NSW limits bee movements after mite alert

Some of SA's mass COVID-19 vaccination centres will close, as demand shifts to GPs and pharmacies.

SA to shut some vaccine clinics

Sam Fisher admits having a drug addiction but denies the trafficking allegations, his lawyer says.

Ex-AFL star Fisher's bail decision delayed

There were a couple of great nail-biting finishes in this week's Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara A grade netball matches on Saturday, June 25.

Mundulla, Kybybolite win by one goal in nail-biting netball matches

Netball goals were scored around the region as KNTNA teams played in Round 9. PICTURE: File

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All KNT netball teams played well in this weekend's Round 9 games.

KNT Netball Round 9 showcased talented athletes

'RACE': Former Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold-medal winner Steve Moneghetti, right, and Bill Fletcher, of Port Pirie, stage a mock run start at the Sportsman Tavern.

Ambassador Steve Moneghetti pays tribute to organisers of the Pichi Richi Marathon

Marathon runner Steve Moneghetti fires starter's gun at Port Augusta

Oscar McGuire readies to travel to Perth to compete in the SA Country Under 16 team at the Australian Junior Championships. PICTURE: Neave Moore

Oscar McGuire returns to the SA Country U16 team for the 2022 Australian Junior Championships.

Basketball star Oscar McGuire heads to Perth

Eva paints the backdrop for the mural of art pieces. PICTURE: Neave Moore

Arts Facilitator Jessie Lumb's After School Art program launched this school term and is already changing the town.

The After School Art Club tackles park mural for art trail

MAYOR: Port Pirie Regional Council has a male mayor, Cr Leon Stephens, and colleague Cr Kendall Jackson thinks he is doing a good job.

Almost three times as many men as women are sitting in local government

Women leaders needed to tackle gender imbalance in South Australia

Take Your Dog to Work Day, on Friday, June 24, means you can have your loving pooch with you the entire day.

It's bring your dog to work day, Friday June 24

The Rivergum Cottage is the third book set in Settler's Bridge, SA written by Leonie "Lee" Kelsall. PICTURES: Supplied

The Rivergum Cottage is to release on July 5, and author Lee is to visit for a meet-the-author book launch

Lee Kelsall returns to Limestone Coast for book launch

Soprano Amy Williams enchanted the audience with Les Miserables I Dreamed A Dream, accompanied by the LCSO. PICTURE: Neave Moore

The community gathered for a spectacular night of music as LCSO returned post-COVID.

Crowd in awe at LC Symphony Orchestra concert

Discover what's on around Naracoorte

LEADERS: Naracoorte Mayor and Local Government Association board member Erika Vickery, right, and Australian Local Government Women's Association South Australian branch secretary Cr Kristina Barnett encourage women to stand as councillors.


Women urged to stand for councils in country areas around South Australia

Do women make better councillors? Call for more representatives

Dance Stars and their partners wowed the crowd at Swinging With the Stars fundraiser hosted by Stand Like Stone. PICTURE: Supplied

Talented "Stars" showcased great skill at fundraiser this weekend and raised thousands for charity.

Stand Like Stone hosted Swinging with the Stars charity fundraiser

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Coonawarra Running Festival launches registration for races fundraising for mental health research.

Running for mental awareness in Coonawarra

Karen Gillespie takes pride in her work at Wild Game Cellar Door and Wine Bar. PICTURE: Neave Moore

Wild Game Wine looks back on COVID-19 restrictions as they celebrate their fourth birthday.

Wild Game raises a glass to birthday and surviving COVID-19

Kingston's Will Watts gets a handball away under pressure from an Penola opponent during the KNTFL league match on Saturday. Picture Ace Coote Photography.

Round eight of the Kowree Naracoorte-Tatiara season saw the two big league leading teams in Lucindale and Mundulla come face-to-face in a blockbuster at Lucindale.

Blockbuster KNTFL weekend with tight finishing games

Marie Davis, Angela Malpas, Lisa Rye and Kara Lang, Sara Alizada, Nooria Alizada, Shaista, Sharifa Akbari and Zarina Ibrahimi for Naracoorte's Refugee Week celebration in 2014. PICTURE: File

Naracoorte and Bordertown will host Afghan cameleer documentary screenings for Refugee Week.

Understanding our history: Refugee Week 2022

Bruce Freeman taking on his Greenbottles opponent in U/9's. PICTURE: Supplied

Naracoorte's hockey players fought strong against skilled opposition at weekend games.

Naracoorte hockey players fought strong

The Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara football match between the teams which are first and second on the ladder was hard-fought and extremely tight with seven lead changes.

Tight finish as Lucindale wins in clash of ladder leaders

There were a couple of tight contests in this week's Kowree Naracoorte Tatiara Netball Association A grade matches, with Bordertown and Border Districts grabbing victory by slim margins.

Nailbiting finishes for Bordertown, Border Districts

LONG GONE: Two of the former outhouses located in 'Dunny Lane' at Fisherman Bay.

'Dunny lane' is no more as Fisherman Bay gets a new sewerage scheme

History's door shutting on the long-drop dunnies at Fisherman Bay

COSTLY: Lettuce took on near currency status as the price went north of $10 a head after flooding ruined Qld crops earlier this year. But should the public be shocked and surprised by it? Picture: Shutterstock.

The lettuce price went up; people were outraged. Welcome to 2022.

Lettuce limelight shows disparity

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Red, blue, green and teal: the new politics needs consensus

Growing food is fashionable again. Picture: Shutterstock

This might just be the beginning of a planet saving revolution. It may also be the foundation of a new generation of cheap delicious meals.

Why the $10 lettuce could spark a food revolution

Thousands protest the US Supreme Court's decision in New York yesterday. Picture: Getty Images

Ending Roe v Wade is a pure exercise of Republican power, wielded to reduce women's freedom.

Roe v Wade a pure exercise in wielding power

The better the quality of the advice coming from the public service, the greater the chance of Albanese leaving the sort of legacy to which he aspires. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Labor signalled during the campaign it wanted to remuscle the bureaucracy. That certainly seems to be the case.

Anthony Albanese has a lot on the go in the 'back office' of government

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

The boomers, united, will never be defeated

MINT TRIBUTE: A statue outside the Perth Mint to Arthur Bayley (crouching) and William Ford.

Small town brags about a favourite son even more legendary than Ned Kelly.

Small town hero who eclipses Ned Kelly in the fame stakes

Flap over the flag signals it's time to grow up

Definitely not Mick McDonald. Photo: Pexels

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If nothing else, it'll help protect our ravaged face from the ravages of winter.