Community News

Fireworks start 2024 with a bang

It was a phenomenal display of light and colour on New Year's Eve as the Port Lincoln foreshore fireworks lit up the night sky...

Flashing back to January 2001

This week, we are flashing back to January 2001 in the Port Lincoln Times archives. Do you recognise anyone you know?

School acknowledged for Reading Challenge efforts

Port Lincoln Primary School recently received recognition for its outstanding achievement in the Premier’s Reading Challenge at an event in Adelaide late last year. A...

Countdown on to have a say

It has been five years since the Port Lincoln Times first reported the space industry was coming to the city’s doorstep at Whalers Way...

Outstanding citizens recognised

Port Lincoln City Council has announced its 2024 Australia Day award winners, with Steve Kemp named the Citizen of the Year. The council recently announced...

Looking back on 2023: Helping women and children great ‘reward’ for Sharyn

After almost four decades helping protect those experiencing domestic abuse in Port Lincoln, Sharyn Potts is planning to retire at the end of the...

24/7 care for your pets

Around the clock veterinary care is now available for VetChat subscribers. VetChat is an online platform that includes telehealth and financial cover for seven common...

Friends pull polygala from parks

The Friends of Southern Eyre Peninsula Parks group has successfully received a grant to help remove an invasive weed from Lincoln National Park. The...

St Joseph’s students celebrate graduation

St Joseph's School held its year 12 graduation on Saturday, December 2, with students dressing up for the occasion which marked the end of...

Orchid Club cheers for 60 years

The Port Lincoln Orchid Club recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a dinner at the Grand Tasman Hotel. Club member Peter Hughes entertained the...

Port Lincoln Primary to put on walking shoes

Port Lincoln Primary School students will be soaking in the fresh air as they walk to school on Walk Safely to School Day this...