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  Wudinna will be turning in up and getting competitive next week for a jam-packed weekend of Game on Eyre Peninsula. Following funding through the Connecting Drought Communities program, Wudinna is bringing together a free event that will see a variety of fun and active activities for visitors and locals to join. The...

  The Eyre Peninsula saw its first cruise ship visit since the COVID 19 pandemic that put the tourism industry on hold. On Thursday, the Coral Expeditions cruise ship docked at Tumby Bay with up to 40 passengers exploring what the seaside town has to offer. Visitors took the opportunity to see the...

According to a recent survey, cyclists are being targeted by road rage with responses indicating drivers and riders are not respecting one another’s space on the road. The RAA’s Risky Rides survey revealed that 81 percent of cyclists have been cut off by cars despite having right of way, 65% had...

Local businesses and organisations are being urged to invest in their workers' mental health, following results from Australia's largest workplace mental health study. It found 3 in 5 Australian workers have experienced a mental health condition over the last year, with many struggling for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic....

This week the 2021 Teakle Classic Lincoln Week Regatta is setting sail for its 71st anniversary. Lincoln Week is a significant week for the Yachting community with it being their first major event to run for 2021. Up to 25 boats are participating in the Regatta with their crews and families onboard...

The Port Lincoln Show committee is looking to return for 2021 and are calling on young people to help give the show a refresh.   In 2019 the committee took a hard focus on using local operators and exhibitors providing a community-orientated show for the region. Port Lincoln Show President Simon Drewitt...

As we approach the March long weekend, the Colour Tumby Street Art Festival artists have been announced with the festival joining forces with At the Bay. This year locals can look forward to a South Aussie line up including one from NSW set to hit the streets of Tumby Bay. Event Coordinator...

An increasing number of pedestrians are being caught breaking road rules, with the RAA calling for road users to be vigilant and help reduce road trauma. The RAA’s plea comes as thousands of people celebrate the annual festive seasons during the coming weeks with major events sweeping the state. Latest police figures...

A modelling is highlighting the need to improve outcomes for women living with breast cancer in regional and rural Australia. It shows up to 30,000 Australian lives will be lost to breast cancer over the next decade with more than half predicted to be women who do not reach the five-year survival...

The Nautilus Arts center is excited to launch its first virtual tour of the Port Lincoln Art Prize Exhibition. The tour was officially launched on Friday enabling people from all over the world to view the exhibition from the comfort of their own home. While they’re still encouraging locals to still come...