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Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

2hrs ago

Man arrested for breach of border restrictions

Man arrested for breach of border restrictions

John Peers and Ash Barty have claimed bronze in mixed doubles. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day eight: Medals flowing as Barty and Peers win bronze; McKeown wins gold

Caden Helmers
Karen Hardy

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Ashley Walmsley

BE KIND: Lain Montgomerie from Mentally Fit EP is encouraging people to be kind and mindful of each other now the community is out of lockdown. Photo: supplied

Message of kindness shared post lockdown

Jarrad Delaney

Australian proud.

Michael Roeger ready for operation Tokyo

Michael Simmons

MOVING: Port Lincoln SES rescue vessel Yakata 81 will move to pier one at the Port Lincoln Marina. Picture: supplied

Stranded fishermen rescued off Lincoln National Park

Jarrad Delaney

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

2hrs ago

Man arrested for breach of border restrictions

Man arrested for breach of border restrictions

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

2hrs ago

The Australian bronze-winning 4x100m mixed medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Matthew Temple and Emma McKeon. Picture: AAP

DIGESTWonder women at the Olympics and more Covid

Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Weekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

DIGESTWeekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

NSW has asked to use ADF personnel during Sydney's lockdown. Australia's golden guy Zac Stubblety-Cook (inset). Photos: AAP

DIGESTHow to clean up our 'world-class mess

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

Janine Graham

HOME PLEASE: Geoff Bromilow and Kathryn Pentecost on their property at Delamere. PHOTO: Anthony Caggiano.

Kathryn's plea to come home from New South Wales

Michael Simmons

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

Melbourne will face Gold Coast in the AFL at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

AFL flees Qld lockdown, NRL pushes on

Ed Jackson and Anna Harrington
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Australian proud.

Michael Roeger ready for operation Tokyo

Michael Simmons

BIG IMPACT: Laurie Daley says that Craig Bellamy is the chief reason why the Storm is such a heavyweight in the NRL. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONIs Craig Bellamy the greatest NRL coach of all time?

Laurie Daley

Melbourne will face Gold Coast in the AFL at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.

AFL flees Qld lockdown, NRL pushes on

43m ago

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

Rohan Connolly

FOCUSED: Australia's Mary Fowler (right) chases after US opponent Kelley O'Hara during their draw at Kashima Stadium on Tuesday night. Picture: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images

Matildas share points with US, likely to progress to next stage

Joshua Bartlett

Australia's Rohan Browning has smashed his personal best to win his 100m heat at the Tokyo Olympics.

Browning vows to go faster after Tokyo PB

9m ago

Australia's Rohan Browning has smashed his personal best to win his 100m heat at the Tokyo Olympics.

Browning vows to go faster after Tokyo PB

9m ago

Australian Logan Martin leads the men's BMX freestyle going into the medal round.

Aussies in action - Day 10

11m ago

Australian Logan Martin leads the men's BMX freestyle going into the medal round.

Aussies in action - Day 10

11m ago

Dina Asher-Smith has failed to reach the 100m final after running with a hamstring tear in Tokyo.

Asher-Smith out of Games due to injury

19m ago

Dina Asher-Smith has failed to reach the 100m final after running with a hamstring tear in Tokyo.

Asher-Smith out of Games due to injury

19m ago

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

AUCTION: Glenn Karutz, Megan Phillips-DuBois and Tony Thorpe with some of the items being sold in the Rotary Club of Port Lincoln auction. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

Rotary Club online auction returns

FESTIVAL: Port Lincoln artist Jaquiline Carmichael will be part of the SALA Festival next month. Photo: Supplied

Local artists in the spotlight during August

Luca Cetta

READY: Port Lincoln Show committee members Peter Hughes, Ainsley Parker and Cheryl Higgins putting up the front street sign advertising the show on August 15. Photo: supplied

Society 'revved' for Port Lincoln Show return

Jarrad Delaney

AUCTION: Glenn Karutz, Megan Phillips-DuBois and Tony Thorpe with some of the items being sold in the Rotary Club of Port Lincoln auction. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

Rotary Club online auction returns

SHOWTIME: Port Lincoln City Band members Joan Reidy, Valerie Staunton and Yvonne Low show their ready for the FAME Awards and the Vintage Circus theme. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

FAME brings circus to town

Jarrad Delaney

MUSICAL: Joshy Willo will feature in the Adelaide Guitar Festival coming up in July. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

Discover 'What's On' across the region

Professor Helen Marshall said the study would not have been possible without the significant community involvement and collaboration.

SA communities praised for their vital contribution to important meningococcal study

Rosie Ryan

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Make more possible with Export Finance Australia

Professor Helen Marshall said the study would not have been possible without the significant community involvement and collaboration.

SA communities praised for their vital contribution to important meningococcal study

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

House of the Week: Property in prime position

House of the Week: Property in prime position

Sam Read

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

At home: A pride of lions is just one of more than 50 species in residence at the Monarto Safari Park. Photo: Shutterstock

Win a family pass to Monarto Safari Park

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

SPECIAL OCCASION: About 40 people came together on Sunday to celebrate 125 years since the formation of the first Denial Bay Lutheran congregation. Photos: Andrew Brooks

Service commemorates 125 years of congregations

Luca Cetta

At home: A pride of lions is just one of more than 50 species in residence at the Monarto Safari Park. Photo: Shutterstock

Win a family pass to Monarto Safari Park

Naracoorte Herald journalist Elisabeth Champion.

Naracoorte journalist in running for national award for excellence

STRUM: Joshy Willo's set was popular at the Seabreeze Hotel in Tumby Bay. Photo: Lauren Fitzgerald.

PHOTOS | Guitar festival a hit at Cleve and Tumby

Lauren Fitzgerald

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

2hrs ago

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Jungle Cruise. Picture: Frank Masi.

Buckle up for a new cinematic ride

A scene from Shiva Baby. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSharp, claustrophobic slice of life

A scene from Fanny Lye Deliver'd. Picture: Sharmill

Grim and violent Puritan western

Ron Cerabona

Photo: Morgan Hancock

WATCHSee the incredible moment whales, surfers share the water

Kyra Gillespie

Port Lincoln Times Flashback Friday: 1993 | GALLERY

Port Lincoln Times Flashback Friday: 1993 | GALLERY

GO KYLE: Indiah Van Doorn's class at St Joseph's School show their support for Kyle Chalmers. Photo: Maree Easton

St Joseph's cheer on Chalmers in Olympic final | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Jarrad Delaney

How new batteries can help address the global warming crisis

OPINIONHow new batteries can help address the global warming crisis

Diego Souza

Party faithful will be dismayed to see some of Labor's progressive priorities get the heave-ho - but Albanese wants to be in government. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISAlbanese lightens his boat, ahead of the battle of the 'grey men'

Michelle Grattan

Covid lockdowns are the cost of inaction

OPINIONCovid lockdowns are the cost of inaction

Anthony Albanese

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

"The steps we are taking, we believe, are proportionate," Tasmania Premier Peter Gutwein says.

Tasmania shuts out southeast Queensland

Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the family of a man who died, had COVID-19 symptoms.

NSW records 210 virus cases, troops ready

An anti-lockdown protest in Sydney failed to eventuate on Saturday as police turned out in force.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The Australian bronze-winning 4x100m mixed medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Matthew Temple and Emma McKeon. Picture: AAP

DIGESTWonder women at the Olympics and more Covid

Scott Morrison is urging Australians to have a "gold medal run" on COVID-19 vaccinations.

AstraZeneca making a comeback, says PM

Liz Hobday and Paul Osborne

The weather bureau is predicting a cold front, heavy rain and damaging winds, north of Perth .

Storms, minor flooding for WA

The current COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney has reached 3,192 cases, with 210 in the latest 24 hours.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

A new fox bounty scheme has been introduced by the state government.

Govt offers fox bounty

MERINO SHOWCASE: Daniel Jenke showcased his flock during a recent travelling on-property Merino bloodlines field day near Eudunda.

Jenkes keep changes after drought years

Alisha Fogden

John, Richard and Victoria Angove in the vineyard at McLaren Vale.

Angoves expansion builds organically

Alisha Fogden

FIBRE WITH FLAIR: Sian Redgrave incorporates fruit into her table decoration, as it looks vibrant and can be eaten later. Photos: Supplied

Entertain at home in style

SIGNS: Cats with ureteral obstructions can seem 'off colour' to owners. Picture: Shutterstock

A blockage in puss's plumbing is more than a wee problem

Dr Anne Quain

Some might not know you have to submit a "valid notice of intent to claim a deduction for personal superannuation contributions". Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEGetting super contributions wrong hurts tax deductions

Noel Whittaker