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Community land revocation process continues

Port Lincoln City Council resolved to revoke the community land classification for three council-owned parcels at its February meeting. The decision followed a statutory process...

Hectares of land secured

A “significant” agreement has been reached between local landholder Dean Lukin Jr and Port Lincoln City Council. About 16 hectares of additional open space and...

Award for Caffeine Fiend

Port Lincoln’s Charlee Watt was recognised with an award at the 2026 Adelaide Fringe this month. Charlee received the Eat & Drink Weekly Award in...

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Sport

Battle of the Bens

With a swift flash of rain, life has bloomed at the Port Lincoln Golf Course. The fairways are thicker, the greens run true, and...

Forbes Cup awarded for first time in a century

A century after it was first awarded, the Forbes Cup began a new chapter at Port Lincoln High School. Late last year, Don Bosanquet donated...

Grantham breaks sports day drought

Port Lincoln High School held its 2026 Sports Day on Tuesday 3 March at Ravendale Oval, with winning house Grantham breaking its 29-year drought. Grantham...

Try out paddle day

The Port Lincoln Blue Water Raiders had a new face on the weekend, as Peggy Noble come to the Come and Try Day. The...

Wayback claims grand final spot

Wayback booked its spot in the women’s pool one grand final after a semi-final win over Rangers in Port Lincoln basketball. The side advanced...

Rangers run rampant

Marble Range was faultless against Wayback in round nine of Port Lincoln women’s football last weekend. The Rangers held Wayback scoreless for a commanding victory. In...

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Eyre Magazine

Dream evolves from dusty paddocks

What was once a bare patch that is now flourishing with native flowers, Jasmin Piggott’s colourful Poodra Springs Native Flowers continues to prosper. The Eyre...

Streaky sews wellbeing seed

In a time of social unrest and concern, the Streaky Bay Wellbeing Project provides a chance to strengthen community connection and inclusivity. Late in 2022,...

Familiar Faces: Sophie Blacker

Lower Eyre Council’s 2025 Citizen of the Year Sophie Blacker moved from the Mid North to Cummins 15 years ago and has been giving...

From the Kitchen

With Liam Utting Mix freshly-caught southern bluefin tuna from the waters of Eyre Peninsula together with other dynamic flavours and you will salivate over this...

Sculpting his legacy

Eminent Port Lincoln sculptor Ken Martin has made his name creating some of Eyre Peninsula’s - and South Australia’s - most iconic bronze statues. Along...

History’s keepers

An interest in preserving Far West history now and for generations to come is fuelling the dedicated cohort of Ceduna School House Museum volunteers. From...

SA Government

The pain behind the loss

“THE harm creeps up on you — by the time you recognise it, it's already well and truly taken hold.” These are the words of...

See the signs, stop the harm

RECOGNISING the damage done early, and reaching out for support, are crucial to overcoming gambling harm for regional South Australians. Department of Human Services...

Strong support for regional communities

WHILE the challenges of gambling harm are continuing to evolve, a number of community services are providing support tailored to those living rurally. ...

Summer Plan supports regional business

REGIONAL businesses affected by the algal bloom outbreak are being boosted by the Dining Cashback and Travel Voucher programs as part of the State...

How to access business support through algal bloom

The State Government’s Department of State Development is providing a range of measures to support impacted businesses, and their owners and staff, through the...

Tackling SA’s algal bloom

A harmful algal bloom has been impacting large stretches of South Australia’s coastline since mid-March. South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) Executive Director Professor...

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20 years of tight lines: Port Lincoln Tuna Classic celebrates two decades

There is a specific kind of electricity that hits Eyre Peninsula in March, but for 2026, the voltage is higher than ever. The Port Lincoln...

Whiting found far and wide

Here is what was biting and where across the region. West Coast Salmon up to three kilograms have been reported along surf beaches, with metal lures,...

Staying safe with screenings

Community members once again had the chance to do skin cancer screenings thanks to the Lions Research Medical Foundation on Saturday 28 February and...

Speeding drink-driver caught

A speeding driver has lost her licence and car after she was also caught over the legal blood alcohol limit at Port Neill. A Port...

Sunbeams over ship

Port Lincoln resident Ruth Simmonds captured this photo on Tuesday 3 March, as the sun shone gloriously over the bay in the early morning....

Support to shine for Black Dog Ride

Port Lincoln community members are being encouraged to show support to the Black Dog Ride One Dayer event this weekend. The Black Dog Ride...

What’s on in Port Lincoln and surrounds

AGM Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula Parks Thursday 12 March, 7.30pm, the Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula Parks annual general meeting will be held at the...

Lovegrove makes wrestling history

Port Lincoln’s Leah Lovegrove has become the first ever Adelaide Championship Wrestling (ACW) South Australian Women’s Champion. Competing in a gruelling eight-woman tournament that spanned...

Program brought back

The popular TAFE SA nursing program has returned to the Port Lincoln campus and gives students access to vital health care training. From semester...

Flinders candidates on infrastructure

Ahead of the 2026 state election, the Eyre Peninsula Advocate is interviewing candidates for the seat of Flinders on issues relating to the electorate...