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Where will you go? All you need is a computer or mobile phone to explore and book your next holiday. Picture: Shutterstock

Find and book your holiday online with Explore

Joanne Crawford
1hr ago

RAIN: Farmer Mark Modra has battled to keep his crops thriving as rain pushes back harvest. Photo: Mark Modra

Heavy spring rainfall pushes back harvest

Bianca Iovino

HISTORY: Peter Knife points to a display showing dates of rail services winding up across Eyre Peninsula. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

Push for rail return on Eyre Peninsula

Jarrad Delaney

The Omicron variant is as concerning as Delta to Burnet Institute director Brendan Crabb.

Worries over stronger COVID-19 variant

Georgie Moore

WONDERFUL: Grace Coombs with a reindeer appearing in one of the displays at the Cummins Christmas Wonderland inside the Cummins Institute from December 1. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

OUR PEOPLEChristmas wonder on its way back to Cummins

Jarrad Delaney

Scott Morrison claims Gladys Berejiklian was brought down by a "kangaroo court". Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSometimes a drizzle turns into a storm

Kayla Osborne

Book your jab: There are over 3,000 people in Port Lincoln yet to have their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

'Main concern': Port Lincoln called out for low vaccination rates

Sarah Falson

Where will you go? All you need is a computer or mobile phone to explore and book your next holiday. Picture: Shutterstock

Find and book your holiday online with Explore

Joanne Crawford
1hr ago

RAIN: Farmer Mark Modra has battled to keep his crops thriving as rain pushes back harvest. Photo: Mark Modra

Heavy spring rainfall pushes back harvest

Bianca Iovino

BEST VIDS: Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie takes aim at anti-vaxxers in parliament (left), NSW's oldest smokestacks demolished (top right) and what happens when you meet a cheetah (bottom right).

WATCHVideos of the week: An unlikely icon, meeting cheetahs, mesmerising demolitions

Photo: File

NSW records 235 COVID cases as worries grow over new 'variant of concern'

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Scott Morrison claims Gladys Berejiklian was brought down by a "kangaroo court". Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSometimes a drizzle turns into a storm

Photo: File

NSW COVID cases remain above 200 as state outlines easing restrictions

Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTRegressive or progressive? Depends who you ask

New school rules for COVID-19 cases in classrooms from Monday

New school rules for COVID-19 cases in classrooms from Monday

Vaccinated or not: school formals win COVID-19 exemptions

Vaccinated or not: school formals win COVID-19 exemptions

Matt Carr

Photo: File

NSW COVID-19 cases increase with 276 infections recorded

Kim Chappell

Liberal backbencher Bridget Archer has raised concerns about the government's anti-religious discrimination bill. Picture: Keegan Carroll

DIGESTIs this new bill a 'sword or a shield'?

Kayla Osborne

Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to have to beat European champions Italy to get to the World Cup finals.

Italy bar Ronaldo's path to World Cup spot

ECB chief Tom Harrison says cricket has been hit by an earthquake after Azeem Rafiq's testimony.

English cricket unveils anti-racism plans

Jamie Gardner

Nineteen golfers have withdrawn from the Joburg Open amid concerns over the new COVID variant.

COVID variant shuts down S African sport

Mark Gleeson

Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to have to beat European champions Italy to get to the World Cup finals.

Italy bar Ronaldo's path to World Cup spot

Experienced German Ralf Rangnick is set to become the interim manager for Manchester United.

Rangnick set for interim Man Utd job

Rob Harris

NUMBER ONES: South Adelaide's Jason Horne-Francis, who is the club's first player to be taken with the number one AFL draft pick, and Bryce Gibbs, who was also an AFL number one draft pick and now plays for South. Photo: Twitter/SANFL.

Horne-Francis is first South Adelaide player to be taken with pick 1 in AFL Draft

Dani Brown

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, it's owned by mining giant KEPCO along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a valley and a community

WONDERFUL: Grace Coombs with a reindeer appearing in one of the displays at the Cummins Christmas Wonderland inside the Cummins Institute from December 1. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

OUR PEOPLEChristmas wonder on its way back to Cummins

Jarrad Delaney

FESTIVE: Ann Staunton, Valerie Staunton and Karen Fiegert show they are in the Christmas spirit as Port Lincoln prepares to see the return of Christmas activities and decorations. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

Festive season returning to Port Lincoln

Jarrad Delaney

FUNDRAISER: Miss Matthew Flinders Home Rachel Vella has been helping Matthew Flinders Care Service fundraise for a new wheelchair access bus.

Discover What's On around the region

Jarrad Delaney

WONDERFUL: Grace Coombs with a reindeer appearing in one of the displays at the Cummins Christmas Wonderland inside the Cummins Institute from December 1. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

OUR PEOPLEChristmas wonder on its way back to Cummins

MEMORIAL: Port Lincoln RSL Sub Branch president Peter Linn at the war memorial where a Remembrance Day service will take place. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

Discover What's On around the region

SUPPORTERS: Gemma, Belinda and Trent Adams, together with McDonald's Port Lincoln owner Tony Baj, hope the community get behind McHappy Day on November 13. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

Adams family sound McHappy call for support

Jarrad Delaney

Queens of Mystery makes for some compelling watching on Acorn TV.

The streaming service with new hard-to-find classics and British favourites every single week

Linda Lambrechts

CLICK HERE: Click on the image above to view the Out &About SA magazine.

Out and about in South Australia

Elle Moss

Modibodi takes the anxiety out of periods that could cause most teens to step away from their usual sport or social activities.

Teens can trust Modibodi period underwear to help them through the night

Linda Lambrechts

Queens of Mystery makes for some compelling watching on Acorn TV.

The streaming service with new hard-to-find classics and British favourites every single week

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Linda Lambrechts

Coastal living is now a distant dream for many renters. Picture: Shutterstock

Property wrap: Regional renters suffer, lake listing garners international interest

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Coastal living is now a distant dream for many renters. Picture: Shutterstock

Property wrap: Regional renters suffer, lake listing garners international interest

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Decluttering before you pack is an important step in a smooth house move. Picture: Shutterstock.

Packing hacks that make moving house a little easier

Decluttering before you pack is an important step in a smooth house move. Picture: Shutterstock.

Packing hacks that make moving house a little easier

Paddy Coughlan behind the bar at Five Islands Hotel, the pub he bought for $20 million as CEO of an investment group earlier this year. Picture: Robert Peet

'Still undervalued': Why the regional pub boom might just be getting started

Jack Needham

Commercial Property: Office space in a prime location

Commercial Property: Office space in a prime location

Sam Read

House of the Week: Opportunity knocks

House of the Week: Opportunity knocks

Sam Read

According to Scamwatch, the government is not offering a benefit payment for those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

All the online scams you need to avoid

CAUGHT: John Harvey with a kingfish caught during a recent fishing trip with GT Fishing Charters. Photo: GT Fishing Charters

Good spots for whiting

Steve Forstner

'Have a go': Marine enthusiast to represent Port on state fishing council

PHOTOS'Have a go': Marine enthusiast to represent Port on state fishing council

Sarah Falson

According to Scamwatch, the government is not offering a benefit payment for those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

All the online scams you need to avoid

Iconic competition: General admission to free events like the iconic plastic fish Tuna Toss will be ticketed, and available to book online from January. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ON60th Tunarama dinners, opening ceremony tickets on sale

Sarah Falson

SAMSON: Steve Forstner with a 120cm samson fish caught while out fishing with GT Fishing Charters. Photo: GT Fishing Charters

Bays producing plenty of whiting

Steve Forstner

REVIVED: Tim Freedman's love of touring inspired him to write The Whitlams' first new album in 15 years.

The Whitlams uncover their creative aphrodisiac

BEST VIDS: Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie takes aim at anti-vaxxers in parliament (left), NSW's oldest smokestacks demolished (top right) and what happens when you meet a cheetah (bottom right).

WATCHVideos of the week: An unlikely icon, meeting cheetahs, mesmerising demolitions

CLEAR: Sweetheart the koala ready to go home after recovering from serious eye disease. Photo: Supplied

WATCHSee the moment a Koala is set free after lifesaving rescue

Port Lincoln Times Flashback Friday: 1999 | GALLERY

Port Lincoln Times Flashback Friday: 1999 | GALLERY

Compost worms are incredibly beneficial to the soil. Picture: Shutterstock.

WATCHTake a tour of a worm farm at work

Hannah Moloney

The Blakes decide to buy Andy a skydiving trip and Andy jumps out of a plane to finish off the star-studded advertisement. Picture: Tourism Australia.

WATCHHamish and Andy star in ad inspiring Aussies to travel domestically this Christmas

Shivé Prema

The BOM's December to February rainfall outlook shows markedly higher chances of above average rainfall in eastern Australia.

WATCHAbove average rainfall predicted for eastern Australia this summer

Shivé Prema
Gregor Heard

Widespread flooding as the rain continues to fall

GET UP TO DATEWidespread flooding as the rain continues to fall

Kim Chappell

Greenlight to speed up freight deliveries in wake of COVID delays

OPINIONGreenlight to speed up freight deliveries in wake of COVID delays

Dr Charlie Hargroves
2hrs ago

Scott Morrison claims Gladys Berejiklian was brought down by a "kangaroo court". Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTSometimes a drizzle turns into a storm

Kayla Osborne

The driving force behind our desires can be complex

OPINIONThe driving force behind our desires can be complex

John Malouff

CHEEKY CHICKS: The February girls. Photos: Sandra Ramsay

Never too old to be calendar girls

Therese Murray

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

NSW residents will each get an extra $50 in vouchers to spend on dining and entertainment.

NSW records 235 new virus cases

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Sydney's Warragamba Dam is expected to spill while the flood crisis continues across NSW.

Upper Hunter a NSW flood concern

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Victoria has recorded 1252 COVID-19 cases and five deaths, bringing the virus toll to 1318.

Victoria records 1252 COVID cases, five deaths

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NSW records 235 COVID cases as worries grow over new 'variant of concern'

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There are about a dozen offshore Australian wind farm proposals on the drawing board.

Ocean wind farms on horizon for Australia

Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

Australia Post is investing in new facilities to help handle a huge spike in online shopping.

Australia Post delivers new NSW facility

1hr ago

Research reveals Australians' happiness at its lowest since 2014 with the environment a major worry.

Climate worries glass half empty Aussies

Liz Hobday
1hr ago

Where will you go? All you need is a computer or mobile phone to explore and book your next holiday. Picture: Shutterstock

Find and book your holiday online with Explore

Joanne Crawford
1hr ago

The Millicent cattleyards may no longer be in use if the council decides not to fund necessary upgrades.

Millicent yards on knife edge again

Claire Harris

Applications open for off-farm efficiency grants to generate water savings

Applications open for off-farm efficiency grants to generate water savings

Hay grower Tom Shanahan, Freeling, saw a drop in yield at his Melrose property.

Hay production drops drastically

Kiara Stacey

MISCHIEF: It's not uncommon for cats to be active at night. Picture: Shutterstock

Waking up to what's behind those nocturnal feline antics

RSPCA
1hr ago

Compost worms are incredibly beneficial to the soil. Picture: Shutterstock.

WATCHTake a tour of a worm farm at work

Hannah Moloney

Physical activity might help mend people with Alzheimers disease. Picture: Shutterstock.

How does exercise help people with Alzheimer's disease?

Manuela Callari