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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

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

Admission fees reviewed for football and netball in Port Lincoln

Traditional owners have taken court action to block a nuclear waste dump in South Australia.

Indigenous group vies to halt nuclear dump

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

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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

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

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

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

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

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

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

Port Lincoln Times Flashback Friday: 1993 | GALLERY

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

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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A $230,000 fine has been issued to the NSW forestry corporation over illegal logging activities.

$230k fine for logging of NSW bat roosts

Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley appeared in two Instagram posts.

Governor-General admits ad was a mistake

IN DEEP: Ben Gumbleton's personal turmoil flavours Between The Head & The Heart.

Boo Seeka targets the heart on second album

Australia's submarine deals soured relations with France, but diplomatic repairs are on the horizon.

New PM able to mend France ties: Turnbull

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

'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

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

RALLY: Melanie Simmonds and her husband Adrian will be involved in this year's Mystery Box Rally, starting at the Port Lincoln Racing Club on Saturday. Photo: Supplied.

Melanie and Adrian Simmonds take part in Mystery Box Rally

Melanie and Adrian Simmonds raising funds through the 'Mystery Box Rally'

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

Raelene Fatchen on her memories of Queen Elizabeth visiting Port Lincoln

TOURISM: Port Lincoln City Council's Manager of Economic Development and Tourism Growth, Naomi Blacker, spoke about the workshop that is being planned for tourism operators around the return of cruise ships. Photo: Lachlan Smith

Workshop is planning for tourism operators on return of cruise ships.

Tourism workshop in planning phase around return of Lincoln cruisers

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

EPIC: Parndana's Nicholas Tremaine is riding his bicycle across Australia to raise funds and awareness for Distance 4 Dementia. Photo Lachlan Smith.

Nic Tremaine arrived in Port Lincoln on Wednesday during an incredible journey

Nic Tremaine arrives in Port Lincoln to promote an important cause

FUNDS: Rotary Club of Port Lincoln president Tony Stockham spoke about the organisation's fundraising work for Bedford Industries' projects. Photo: Lachlan Smith.

Rotary Club of Port Lincoln raising funds for Bedford Industries

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