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Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

Images from the pages of the Port Lincoln Times featuring the Tunarama Festival between 1962 and 2020.

Port Lincoln Times Flashback Friday: Tunarama memories | GALLERY

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

Neil Kerley (third from left) in action for West Adelaide against Port Adelaide. Photo: SANFL.

A state funeral will be planned for football legend Donald Neil Kerley AM.

State funeral for football icon

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

A look at the photos that made the news throughout May, 1993.

Port Lincoln Times Flashback Friday: 1993 | GALLERY

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Cloncurry man Steven Chivers started The Board Game BBQ podcast in May 2020. Photo supplied.

A podcast streaming out of the small outback town of Cloncurry has gone internationally viral, talking about all things board games.

Aussie board game podcast goes international

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The shift to renewable energy will present opportunities and challenges, particularly to regional communities. Picture: Shutterstock

Overcoming these risks is very possible but it will require work, especially from government.

We need to speed up the shift to renewables. But there are risks

PM announces more Russian santions and more military aid on his first visit to Ukraine.

PM bans Russian gold, aids Ukraine effort

Hearings continue as the government sets up a review of the Tasmanian hospital where Griffin worked.

Health officials face Tas abuse inquiry

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is visiting Australia for formal meetings and to drum up trade.

NZ's Ardern visits Aust for trade mission

A new study says GPs sometimes over-diagnose anaphylactic shock from a flu shot.

Flu vaccine allergy over-diagnosed: study

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. Picture: Sylvia Liber

The federal government will seek to provide regional media grants in the coming weeks to ease cost pressures.

Regional newspapers get financial lifeline

RISK: Honey production is at risk after the varroa mite was found in eastern states beehives.

Threat to SA's 'clean, green' image as producer of honey and other food

Fears of bee pest entering South Australia through Port Pirie

CAREER: Former North Whyalla player and State football legend Neil Kerley, second row back, fourth from left, was captain-coach of the Whyalla combined team in 1954.

The late 'Knuckles' Kerley is remembered by friends who supplied information about him

Friends rally after 'Knuckles' death to tell his SA football story

THANKS: Hannah Ewings, centre, thanked her Whyalla-based parents Jeff and Tash for their support as she developed her Australian rules football career.

'I am pretty fierce when it comes to football' - former Whyalla player

Power's 'fierce' No.1 AFLW draft pick Hannah thanks Whyalla parents

FEAT: Juri Berzins accomplished the rare feat of a hole-in-one on the 12th in Port Lincoln golf.

Juri's rare accomplishment with a hole-in-one in Port Lincoln golf

Stunner: Juri scores hole-in-one on the 12th in Port Lincoln golf

Michelle Dyson with a nice Blue Morwong caught on board GT Fishing Charters. Picture supplied.

Plenty of good fishing around the peninsula, here's what was biting and where.

Plenty of action, fish numbers across peninsula

LEADER: The late Neil Kerley is pictured holding the football as captain-coach of the Whyalla combined football team in 1955. 

The late Neil Kerley was once captain-coach of Whyalla's combined football team

Former Whyalla and state football legend Neil Kerley dies at 88

Leading the pack - Waybacks and Wanilla win senior matches in Lincoln netball

Waybacks and Wanilla win strongly in senior Port Lincoln netball

New system on trial for admission fees at Lincoln football and netball

Admission fees reviewed for football and netball in Port Lincoln

COUNTRY TREK: Winners in the B division from Saltbush Orienteers, James Laurie, left, Adrian Watson and Geoff Mills.

Whyalla orienteers head into bush to win trophies at Eyre Peninsula relays

Hills, gullies and creeks: Orienteers tackle Eyre Peninsula relays

Spotlight on B grade hockey in Lincoln as A grade suspended due to titles.

Competition - almost - as usual in Port Lincoln hockey association

ACTIVITIES: Mayor Brad Flaherty, who praised the many events to be held during NAIDOC Week, is pictured with an Acknowledgement of Country.

Community members ready to 'Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!' at Lincoln event

Community steps out for First Nations' celebrations in Port Lincoln

CARING: South Australian Ambulance Service volunteer Monika Servin, of Elliston.

Elliston's Monika shows way for more recruits to join as ambulance volunteers

Monika's qualities as ambulance volunteer in need on Eyre Peninsula

Smaller centres as well as mobile clinics will replace the larger SA Health vaccination clinics as operations begin to wind down to manage a lesser load.

SA Health to scale down vax clinics

TARGET: Wanilla Rangers' goal-shooter Emily Jancic takes a shot while guarded by Imperials Lauren McDonald in Port Lincoln netball on Saturday. Photo: Jack Davies

Despite Port Lincoln's 'battle of defenders', Wanilla Rangers come out on top

Wanilla Rangers are too good for Imperials in Port Lincoln netball

GOOD FORM: Deb Henderson jumping Jellybean at the Southern Eyre Hunt Club meeting.

Deb Henderson 'lays back' on the spirited Jellybean at Southern Eyre meeting

Jellybean the horse stars at latest Southern Eyre Hunt Club meeting

Young, inexperienced Wayback team continues to forge ahead in Port Lincoln football

Young Wayback footballers continue to come of age at Port Lincoln

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ROYALTY: Local Raelene Fatchen reflected on her experience when Queen Elizabeth visited Port Lincoln in 1954 - Ms Fatchen and her peers at Ungarra Primary School wore hats that depicted native Australian flowers in the monarch's honour. Photo: Supplied

Raelene Fatchen reflected on her memories of Queen Elizabeth visiting in 1954 Raelene Fatchen on her memories of Queen Elizabeth visiting Port Lincoln

Raelene reflects on Queen's visit

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says a state funeral will be held for MP Jane Garrett.

State funeral slated for Vic MP Garrett

Nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is to meet Foreign Minister Penny Wong to discuss submarines.

Wong, nuclear expert to discuss submarines

RBA governor Philip Lowe and the board will consider interest rate rises of up to 50 basis points.

Borrowers set for another big rate rise

Independent senator Kylea Tink would like a federal ICAC to have the power to sack politicians.

Pocock rejects federal ICAC firing power

Peter Malinauskas says he's pleased the former Liberal stronghold of Bragg is now a marginal seat.

Liberals set to retain SA seat of Bragg

Richard Marles says it's important to allow federal police to complete their investigations.