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West Coast Youth and Community Support, part of the Country North Homeless Alliance are walking from Kadina to Ceduna (that's 914km!), raising funds and awareness of homelessness in the region for Homelessness Week 2022.
You can donate here:
https://gofund.me/004a2fa7
In the second instalment of our EP Field Days interviews, Keith had a great chat about his possible passionfruit tree with SA's favourite gardener, Sophie Thomson, and also about what Sophie is most looking forward to at the Field Days, among other things.
By request, we are providing a replay stream this week on the Kinlough Cup Grand Final between Lincoln Districts and Western Eyre!
By request, we are providing a stream replay this week of the Kinlough Cup game between Western Eyre and Eastern Eyre!
By request, we are providing a replay for stream this week of the Kinlough Cup game between Lincoln Districts and Great Flinders!
Our 2 part series on the EP Field Days saw Keith chat with President Geoff Bamman this morning about what to expect from this year's event.
Allan has his monthly update with some great food and fundraising events happening in Cowell.
Keith chatted with Australian Supercars champion Dave Reynolds about how drivers are neglecting some basic things needed to ensure their safety on the road.
Keith chatted with Marlene Krasovitsky from EveryAGE Counts about the proposal to allow aged pensioners to work longer hours, but what challenges pensioners could face in getting that extra work.
Keith caught up with former Bostons netballer, now Port Adelaide AFLW draft pick, Sachi Syme, to chat about her journey from the courts of Port Lincoln to the expanses of Alberton, and what the season holds in store for one of the newest AFLW teams.
Keith is a little miffed at the proposal to cap rent increases, and instead thinks more housing is the answer.
Would you be ok with 3 storey unit blocks on the Lower EP?
Kerri has updates on the show committee and how you can improve your IT skills, along with plenty from the school this month.
If you've got younger kids, or even grandkids, who are learning to swim, it's vital to keep them learning during winter. Emma Lawrence, daughter of swim coach legend, spoke to Keith this morning about how to keep the kids learning when it's cold outside.
Keith chatted with Anya from Bedford Port Lincoln about the great work they do today, and how people can help them continue doing it.
Keith reckons it is a bit rich for the new state government to stop ambos from protesting on the job when they were egging them on just four months ago.
Should doctors and ambos be allowed to continue speaking out?
Keith chatted with the founder of the Mystery Box Rally, James Freeman, about what the rally is all about, and what the participants can expect when they leave Port Lincoln this Saturday.
Do you suffer from Dry Eye? Clinical Optometrist Jason Holland joined Keith today to discuss how best to deal with it.
Keith almost fell over reading a story about "regional" doctors on the weekend.
Do you think the EP gets a raw deal from the big smoke?
It's almost winter solstice time! That, and Allan has plenty of other things going on too.
Brodie Bush is all about men's mental health, and given that it is Men's Mental Health Week, Keith took the chance to catch up with him and discuss how blokes can handle this issue better.
Keith has seen a dearth of EP residents on the honours list, and he reckons there's some deserving people out there.
If you want to nominate someone, go to tinyurl.com/3fzu4jbj
Keith allowed Beebs into the studio this morning to chat with John Sinclair about his elevation to life membership of the Mortlock Shield.
Keith had a great chat with Skyhooks legend Bob Starkie about his Skyhooks tribute show playing Sunday at Tumby Bay!
Keith's not thrilled with the state government doing away with the electric vehicle tax.
Do you think electric vehicle owners should have to help make up what they don't pay in fuel excise?
Keith chatted today with Thomas Bailey, who has founded several veterans assistance organisations, about the challenges returned service personnel face in accessing government assistance, and how these veterans can be helped.
Keith had a chat with Mark Borlace from the RAA about how rural and regional South Australians can be assisted with the rapid rise of fuel prices.
Keith kicked up a stink this morning about the story of the missing toilet doors in Adelaide schools.
Do you agree with Keith that discipline is too lax these days?
Keith had a chat with Jan Powell, who runs a great community organisation in Tumby. If you do want to get involved and help out, email jannopowell@gmail.com
Keith caught up this morning with the new Member for Flinders, Sam Telfer, to discuss his plans for the electorate and his new shadow ministerial jobs.
ICYMI, Inga from Around SA had a chat earlier this week with Hamilton Caulder, CEO of Volunteering SA, about National Volunteering Week.
Keith had a chat with former Wallaby Morgan Turinui about the upcoming Adelaide Oval rugby union test and how the game could grow in SA on the back of the 2027 World Cup visiting Adelaide.
The EP smashed its tourism spending target this year by almost NINE figures! Keith chatted with the CEO of the Tourism Industry Council of SA, Shaun De Bruyn, about what the future holds for this fast recovering sector.
With the Spirit of KI in dry dock in Port Lincoln, Keith reckons ferry and ship maintenance should be the EP's next big industry.
Do you think we should be reaching out for these jobs?
There's going to be more migrants arriving in Australia soon looking for work, and there's a shortage of EP workers. Simple solution? CEO of Host International David Keegan chatted with Keith about why it's not as easy as it sounds to solve both problems.
People are blowing up about the number of pokies in SA, but Keith thinks there's a bigger question to be asked.
Keith chatted with Aussie cricket legend Brett Lee about the importance of hearing checkups and why so many people are putting it off.
Keith's unimpressed by video games being included at the 2032 Olympics, and has another suggestion.
Do you think fishing should be an Olympic sport?
Plenty happening across the region, with a focus on Mother's Day this month with Kerri.
Keith chatted with Tanya Buchanan from the Cancer Council about sun smart tradies and why this is still an issue in the cooler months.
Callan Neidorfer and Kate Marner are hitting the Heysen Trail in July to raise money for cancer research. They chatted this morning with Keith about their motivations and how we can help them reach their fundraising goal.
Keith chatted with the boss of the Port Lincoln Footy League, Quinn Dutschke, about the huge opening weekend of action.
Keith caught up with Redlegs head coach Jade Rawlings this morning ahead of tyhe big SANFL clash at Centenary Oval on Sunday.
Belinda Marsh, Infrastructure Manager for the SANFL, had some good news for Keith today.
One guy filmed a footy fight and got a longer suspension than the guy who threw a punch!
Keith, needless to say, isn't impressed.
Amy's almost done with exhaustion, but she made time to chat about the latest by the Bay today!
Desal Committee Chairman Peter Treloar dropped by this morning to talk to Keith about the latest committee decisions and what the next step is in getting a desal plant built on the EP.
Journo Tom caught up for a chat with Maccas Port Lincoln owner Tony Baj and chair of Matthews Flinders Home Care Steve Kemp to discuss the great work done by all rirders from Ceduna to Lincoln.
Lazaro Numa is the front man for Sabor A Cuba, part of the SALT Festival, which will play in Cummins, and Keith had a chat with him about his experiences and influences this morning.
Eliza Wuttke from SALT dropped by to chat with Keith this morning about what is coming this year, and what people on a budget can look forward to.
Keith chatted with the CEO of the District Council of Lower EP, Delfina Lanzelli, this morning about what works are being undertaken to repair Poonindie Cemetery.
Keith caught up with the new CEO of Grain Growers Australia, Dave McKeon, to discuss his recent EP trip and the outlook for grain farmers this year.
Keith chatted today with Andy Fermo, a returned serviceman who is working to solve the issue of veterans homelessness.
With SA Independent Senator Rex Patrick and former SA Independent Senator Nick Xenophon at loggerheads, Keith reckons now is a good time to remember that independents are also politicians.
Is your car ready for the open road? Cynthia Fernandez from myCar discusses what you need to be aware of before heading out on those long trips.
Keith chatted this morning with the Chief Economist at the Centre for Independent Studies, Peter Tulip, about the impact of the federal budget and who will come out on top as a result.
With the unveiling of the Kerrin McEvoy statue in Streaky Bay, Keith thinks there's room to create a statue trail across the EP.
Who, or what, should there be a statue of on the EP?
Kerri had a surprisingly short list this month! But no less important if you're into show jumping and markets!
Keith caught up with Craig for some major events coming up in Wudinna over the next month.
Keith chatted today with Quinn Dutschke from the Port Lincoln Football League about finals night for the women's comp, happening tonight from 5:30pm at both Centenary Oval and Port Lincoln High.
Keith caught up with outgoing Member for Flinders Peter Treloar to discuss the latest on the Desal Plant.
Keith caught up this morning with the stars of the Imagination Seekers, Nerine Skinner and Robbie Capaldi, to chat about how they found inspiration in the pages of one of the greatest ever children's authors.
Zac Coombs pays tribute to Neil Diamond on April 10 with the Sweet Caroline Tour and Keith caught up with him to chat about Neil's best work and what the show is about.
Keith caught up with Samantha Kirby this morning to chat about a big day coming up on March 26, and an even bigger day on March 27 for Streaky Bay!
The 109th DK Quarries Kimba Cup runs on Sunday at Ravendale, and Keith chatted with Michael Seale from the Kimba Racing Club about the big day to round out the Lower EP racing season.
Keith reckons some EP Councils have a tough decision to make.
Should we start building up, or out, on the EP? Or do we need bus services between towns?
Keith was given a pretty solid workout by last weekend's Unsung Hero, Pete Williams, and we couldn't resist listening in again to one of the most fun chats Keith has had with an Unsung Hero!
Haydon Manning from Flinders University chatted today with Keith about the outlook for the candidates in Flinders and Giles at the state election, due in ten days from now.
Rabobank analyst Dennis Voznesenski joined Keith today to discuss the latest jump in wool prices and the interesting reason prices are being driven up.
There's a new push for the banning of junk food advertising and also removing cartoon characters from food ads, and Keith's pretty dirty about it.
Should there be more stringent regulation around food advertising?
The great Frankie J Holden chatted with Keith this morning about what we can expect when On The Prowl rocks Colour Tumby on the long weekend!
Keith likes the new SAPOL campaign to encourage elderly drivers to retire, but there's a few problems with it.
Do you think the EP needs some public transport options?
Keith caught up with Craig to find out the latest happening at the gateway to the Gawler Ranges.
Amy was super excited today as she chatted with Keith about everything on offer at Colour Tumby on the March long weekend.
Keith chatted this morning to Norwood's Rick Shrowder about the upcoming visit of the Norwood SANFL team to the EP.
Creagh McGlasson updated Keith on the latest this morning with a big bit of news on the hospitality and entertainment front.
Keith was rather unimpressed about the asking prices for the CFS and MFS bosses in SA today.
Do you think it's a bit much to ask for a $100,000 payrise?
Lars kept us entertained this morning with stories about the Queen, George Harrison and sewing machines amongst others.
Keith chatted today with Greg Fitzgerald from the Port Lincoln Racing Club about the upcoming Port Lincoln Cup, and some good news on Covid restrictions.
ICYMI last week, Keith caught us up today on his chat with Creagh McGlasson last week about the forthcoming Oakbank of the West Coast.
A new shark-resistant wetsuit has been trialled in Port Lincoln, and Keith chatted with the founder of Shark Stop, Hayden Burford, about what these suits offer.
Superannuation is vital in our lives, and Keith is beside himself at a decision to squash a pretty big reform in the sector.
Keith chatted today with Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp about what was learnt from the last rocket launch at Whalers Way, and when we can expect another launch.
Keith chatted with Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey about the opening of international borders and how tourism is just one of the sectors to benefit.
Creagh McGlasson chatted with Keith this morning about the Oakbank of the West Coast, to be run on February 27.
Keith's not impressed that businesses at Port Lincoln Airport still need subsidies because of tourism struggles, and he reckons that SA Health should be invoiced for the extra money given their role.
Lars dropped by GMEP today to chat Monopoly, Jack Nicholson and ZZ Top amongst other memorable events and identities!
Keith caught up with "Glenn Frey" to chat about what will be happening tomorrow night at the Nautilus!
Shaun DeBruyn, CEO of the Tourism Industry Council of SA, joined Keith today to discuss the latest survey undertaken by the TICSA, what it means for the tourism sector and what the future might look like for the industry.
Peter Tulip, chief economist at the Centre for Independent Studies, joined Keith to chat about the Reserve Bank's decision on interest rates and when to expect the next rate rise.
Adam Pay from mycar caught up with Keith today to discuss why driving holidays are so popular at the moment.
Keith really teed off today on the individuals who ditched the Lincoln swimming barrier in Boston Bay last week.
Lars has a wrap on Louie the Fly, a forgotten moment in cricket history and the world's first ever cheese factory.
Craig wraps up Australia Day and gives an update on a health plan and an upcoming CPR course.
Gord returns with updates on the floods, an alcohol excise increase and the possible teachers strike.
Keith handed over to Tom, who had a chat with PLFL boss Quinn Dutschke about the upcoming women's competition.
Follow the science, don't follow the science. Follow the advice, don't follow the advice. Keith's getting a bit over people saying the state's top doctor is going soft.
Kelly returns for 2022 with the latest on Australia Day, Tasting Arno and the dirt circuit.
Gord returns with the latest on sharks at Coffin Bay, Covid tests and the English cricket team.
Keith caught up with SA Electoral Commissioner Mick Sherry to find out what changes we can expect on election day on March 19 due to Covid, and how you can earn a bit of cash from the election.
Rural Aid does some great work with farmers across the country, and CEO John Warlters chatted with Keith about what they do and why they can do even more of it now.
David Low from Gumtree has all the best tips on how to convert your unwanted gifts into something useful!
Lars returns for 2022 with Popeye, TV ratings, underwear and Mariah Carey... what a mix!
Keith says the move by the SA Opposition Leader to release a policy last week and back away from it immediately smacks of cynicism, and that it will only get worse.
Keith had a chat with Laurie Lawrence today about the importance of pool gates and how to keep the kids safe around the pool this summer.
Keith caught up with outgoing state MP Peter Treloar to discuss what he has delivered for the EP, what still needs to be done, and some of his experiences with 5CC.
Keith loves the idea of waiving HELP debts for doctors who work in regional areas, but he says there's more to do.
What is your biggest concern when it comes to regional healthcare?
Amy's super excited for Christmas and Skyhooks.... but don't mention the war, or she'll give you a damn good thrashing!
Gord returns with a reason for us to feel sorry for WA (!!!), an environmental rant, and inheritances.
Keith chatted today with Skyhooks legend Bongo Starkie about his upcoming visit to Tumby Bay this morning!
Brad Beythein, son of the late Centrals legend Peter Beythein, recently rode from Adelaide to Port Lincoln to raise money for a great cause. You can still donate too.
Keith was unimpressed with rumours over the weekend of possible border closures to the east.
What do you think? Should borders stay open or be closed again?
Plenty of musical news this week, including politics, police pursuits and also road rage with Lars this week.
Gord returned today with the new variant causing diplomatic issues, Ashes test dramas and a state government minister lashing out.
If you're a farmer in Tumby Bay, Cleve or Elliston Council Areas that has been affected by the October storms, then federal member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has good news for you.
SA Oyster Growers Association Chairman Rob Kerin chatted with Keith about what the next steps are for EP oyster farmers after the shutdown.
Keith caught up with acting CEO of Life Ed Australia Josy Shaw to discuss what Life Ed, and Healthy Harold, are doing in the rural and regional areas of Australia.
Not so much an opinion this week as an observation, Keith wonders if there really is a future for rail on the EP after all.
Elections, movies, theatre and Lars even kept Keith onside with some rugby league this week on GMEP.
They're going off at the Gateway with their Ag Town of the Year award, but as Kerri said, that's not all that's happening.
The EPCF does a great job in the region, and Keith caught up with chair Garry Downey to find out the latest and how people can get involved.
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey had some good news for Keith today on the issue of graded roads.
Ben caught up with Jane Intini from Tunarama to let us know what we can expect as Port Lincoln's trademark event makes a triumphant return in 2022.
The desal plant information session was held on Saturday, and Keith noticed something interesting, aside from Hagen Stehr's masterful speech of course!
Lars heads to America for Thanksgiving, while Minties get a run closer to home, and Burke's Backyard also makes an appearance.
Our new correspondent Kelly has a short list, but it all leads to one of the highlights of the year in Arno Bay.
Craig had quite the list this week, and apparently pineapple goes on pizza in Wudinna without argument... for at least one day a year.
Gord updated us on the roadmap this week, along with a babysitting service with a difference, and a school play cancelled.
Keith had a chat with RDAEP CEO Dion Dorward this morning about the information session occurring this Saturday and the processes SA Water is going through at the moment.
The Premier's comments last week have set tongues wagging, and keith was joined by state member for Flinders Peter Treloar to discuss what the Premier's comments means for the EP.
Swim Australia CEO Brendon Ward joined Keith this morning to discuss a great initiative Swim Australia is running.
The unemployment stats are out, and Keith has a bone to pick with city people who don't understand what regional SA is going through.
Lars touches on how to cook a steak, a quality SA Redbacks performance on the day Bono lived up to one of his songs.
Amy remains completely professional.... until the business networking at least.... and there's huge news on the concert front for Tumby too.
Coffin Bay got a run with Gord this week, along with a possible nuclear industry and a former PM going nuclear...
Ben chatted with Port Lincoln RSL President Peter Linn about the importance of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Cleve Mayor Phil Cameron joined Keith this morning to chat about the success of the Music Fest and what plans are in store for the 2022 edition.
ICYMI, Keith replayed Ben's chat with the chair of the EPCF today, given their upcoming fundriaser.
The inquiry into Vickie Chapman's Kangaroo Island decision took an interesting turn last week, one which affects the EP and has Keith absolutely filthy.
Lars returned this morning, with flashbacks about government, insect spray and rabbits... well, maybe not rabbits...
We almost needed to give Julie two segments given how much is happening on the Lower EP this month!
Our Streaky Bay correspondent Suzie Kenny headed into Parliament, on the same day as Keith as it happens, and presented a copy of her uncle's book to the library. Keith chatted with Suzie this morning about the book and Suzie's own writing activities.
Jim Buchan from Foxtel joined Keith this morning to discuss how we're turning more and more to documentaries to learn about the world around us.
Dennis Voznesenski from Rabobank joined Keith to update us on the outlook over the next 12 months for farmers across the EP.
Keith has hit the roof! Not only does he tee off on SA Water, but he has some advice for a federal Senator too!
Lars has some of his best work yet with a dentist purchase, Christmas songs and a peanut President!
Keith talks about this a lot, and he chatted with someone in the know from Gumtree about the importance of making sure kids know how to deal with money today.
Keith chatted this morning with the lead singer of Zep Boys, playing the Nautilus on 5 November, to find out about their story and what we can expect at their upcoming gig.
Diabetes can be a tough thing to handle, but Keith has news on a new device that can help.
Keith didn't so much have an opinion, as a few shoutouts from his holiday for great spots to visit throughout SA!
Facebook, borders and a missing searcher... yes, you read that last one right... with Gord this week.
Port Lincoln Tennis Association's Julie Polkinghorne chatted with Keith this morning about some great tennis action happening this Saturday at the Lincoln tennis courts as part of SA's biggest competition.
Keith caught up this morning with Nathan Lam, a Streaky Bay GP who was recently announced as a Royal Australasian College of General Practitioners Award winner, and discussed his goals and how he relaxes away from the office.
IMAGE: drnathanlam.com.au
Carly Simon makes the list this week, as does the theatre, and even a mention of Captain Cook!
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has news on what could be the next big industry on the EP.
The EP is home to the Council with the second lowest rates in SA, and Franklin Harbour Mayor Robert Walsh explains how Council can deliver while keeping the rates down.
James Allsopp from Cricket Australia tells us all we need to know about how to get involved in cricket this summer.
Lee Clayton fr4om the Port Lincoln RSL Museum chatted with Keith about the new museum trail and how to follow it.
SA Trade Minister Stephen Patterson joined Keith to discuss how the EP is helping SA's exports bottom line in new markets.
Paul McCartney was supposedly dead, lazy rooftop workers and a new breakfast location among others things with Lars this week.
Keith reckons it's a better idea to deal with dancing restrictions in pubs before discussing borders in December.
Should dancing be allowed in pubs and clubs again?
Melanie is our newbie and she's got updates on summer sport and lots of other things around Cleve!
Sorry Port fans, even Mark McGowan is getting stuck in this week!
As for Steven Marshall.... wow.
Farmers have been doing it tough, but ANZ's Mark Bennett has some good news on the agricultural front.
Keith chatted with Chantelle McGowan from Royal Canin about a new food to help stop those nasty itches, and the best part it's available locally on the EP!
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey chatted with Keith this morning about how jobseekers without licences are benefitting from a new federal government policy.
If we're all in this together, why is WA cashing in while SA is struggling?
Keith's not happy with WA's rivers of gold.
Should SA be getting more?
Ted Mulry gets a run this week with Lars, and it seems we have finally identified the exact straw!
Gord gives us the latest on a police car being kicked, a dream job and how we all scream for ice cream!
Julie is back to discuss the mountain of things happening this month from Coffins to Cummins and everywhere in between.
On this very important day, Keith caught up with The Black Dog Institute's Wayne Wigham to discuss his experiences with mental health concerns, and how to handle them.
Keith chatted this morning with the NBN's Chris Cusack about the upcoming NBN phone trial, and how Coffin Bay residents can benefit from it.
Jonathan Smithers, the CEO of Arthritis Australia, joined Keith this morning to discuss the latest in arthritis treatments which will make life just a bit easier.
Robbie Williams and the Mayflower make an appearance this week with Lars, who drew a complaint from a certain 5CC identity...
Keith chatted this morning with Andrew McMullan from CBA about how you could be one of thousands of Australians owed billions by the government and how to find out what you're owed.
President of the SA Local Government Association Linda Evans chatted with Keith this morning regarding the current standoff between the state government and the SALGA and what this means for library services across the state, including here on the EP.
Beebs muscled his way into the GMEP studios as Keith chatted with Rick Shrowder from Norwood FC about the possibility of a SANFL game on the EP next year.
Plenty of music this week with Lars, who seems to sound himself again now for some reason...
Keith says that council is not to blame for the North Shields beach access question and people should ease up on it.
Do you think DCLEP should allow access again, or do you think this is a state government problem?
IMAGE CREDIT: DC of Lower Eyre Peninsula
Body shapes, the grand final and a naughty MP all made the headlines this week with Gord.
Keith caught up with EP singer Jodi Martin about her concert on Saturday night at Coffin Bay and her other upcoming performances, and how she's been keeping busy without live performances.
IMAGE: Jodi Martin Facebook
Keith caught up with Charles Mountain from the RAA to discuss speeding on regional roads and what upgrades are needed.
Michael Gremmo joined Keith to discuss how you can support Jersey Day and also earn money for your charity or sports club. Check out jerseyday.com.au for more details about the Trick Shot competition!
Keith is decidedly unimpressed with the latest state government fee hike.
Should the SA Government be raising fees for ambulance callouts?
Keith heard from both sides of the debate over Council boundaries, with both Port Lincoln Council CEO Matthew Morgan and DCLEP Mayor Jo-Anne Quigley offering their thoughts.
Lloyd Damp, Southern Launch CEO, joined Keith to chat about the very VERY large environmental impact statement concerning the Whalers Way site.
The new executive chef at the Line and Label tells us about what we can expect on the hill.
Paul and Linda McCartney in trouble, early mornings and Pauline Hanson are all prevalent, among others, this week with Lars
Keith was blown away when he read about some CDs being sold online for as much as $1300.
Are you sitting on a gold mine?
Allan's off this month, so Jasmine Piggott joined us to run through all the things happening around Franklin Harbour this month.
Who knew Victorians had these things?! And news on quarantine measures as well as nuclear power with Gord.
Megan DuBois from Port Lincoln Rotary chatted with Keith this morning about how people can help raise money for Rotary in a different way
Andrew Puglisi from EP Seafoods joined Keith to discuss the latest developments regarding the desal plant and what it means for the local seafood industry.
Keith allowed Beebs into the GMEP studio for a chat with Norwood's Rick Shrowder about the Redlegs game against West Adelaide on Friday night and the club's celebration of all things EP, not just footy.
Keith thinks Adelaide is OWED the grand final, all things being equal, and should squeeze the AFL for a bit more too.
Do you agree?
Lars has a full wrap of music, sport, movies and rabbits... at least that's his story...
Gord has updates on foxes, payphones and the sporting carnival in East Asia we're still not sure we can mention by name...
Ange from Lincoln Cinema chatted with Keith today about how the federal government's funding of independent cinemas can benefit the EP.
Keith caught up with an Aussie music icon, John Schumann, and chatted about music, life and what he was looking forward to here on the EP.
Unfortunately, his visit has been cancelled, but we hope to see it rescheduled soon!
IMAGE: schumann.com.au
Keith caught up with Angel Flight CEO Marjorie Pagani to chat about what Angel Flight offers and how we can support such a great cause.
IMAGE: Angel Flight
Keith was rather unimpressed with the efforts of the state government in supporting businesses hit by the lockdown.
Should the state government offer more financial support for businesses when they call a lockdown?
It's all musical this week... well, except for the royals... and politics... with Lars.
Inga had a chat with Kimba Mayor Dean Johnson about the freshen up happening to Kimba's biggest icon!
Dr John Williams, a Port Lincoln GP and Vice President of the South Australian branch of the Australian Medical Association, chats to us about the stand off between the government and the association and why rural and regional GPs struggle compared to their city colleagues.
IMAGE: sa.ama.org.au
Matthew Godson from Great Australian Outdoors Magazine joined us to discuss the importance of feral pest management for eco-tourism businesses and some of the benefits to humans as well.
Keith chatted this morning with Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey about the latest federal government commitments to mobile blackspots.
Keith is on board with a new idea to regularly revise3 heritage listed buildings and sites.
Should historic sites be subjected to regular review?
Elton John makes an appearance, along with the performing arts, fast food and Elvis with Lars this week.
Diamonds legend and former captain Liz Ellis caught up with Keith to discuss how EP netball clubs can get their hands on the latest grants.
IMAGE: Port Lincoln Netball Association/Facebook
Keith spoke this week with Boston Netball Club's 500 game veteran Kylie Fowler about her inspirations, her love of netball and how her kids keep her young on the court.
Keith caught up this morning with Port Lincoln children's author Rebecca Watson and discussed her inspirations and advice for aspiring writers.
IMAGE: Supplied
Keith is suspicious of businesses that want photos with CVs when the job has nothing to do with looks.
Should businesses require photos with job applications?
TV ownership, monorails, makeup, music... What a wide range of things happening this week with Lars!
Lee and Rach from Illuminate Adelaide joined Keith this morning to discuss what we can expect in August when Illuminate visits the EP.
There's a new way to ensure that, if things go south, that you don't have to lose an obscene amount of money.
Gina Norman from the RAA has some interesting news when it comes to the desire of South Australians to head abroad.
Keith wants to know why SA isn't trying to steal events that Victoria is cancelling.
Should SA be in the business of pinching Victoria's events?
We got no closer to deciphering the big Boomtown rats mystery, but Lars seems to be close to uncovering the eternal mystery of the Rolling Stones after GMEP today!
Amy is getting excited for a massive project, plus there's plenty of others things on at the Bay.
Half naked musicians, the Formula One Grand Prix, and.... well, we don't know what the US President was on about. Gord does his best to decipher for us though!
Chad Glover, a Yeelanna farmer, is one of three EP locals who have created the Virtual Bus Tour for farmers. But what is it exactly?
Former Australian Swim Coach Laurie Lawrence chatted with Keith this morning about the Kids Alive plan to teach swim safety during the cooler months, and Laurie even threw down a challenge!
IMAGE CREDIT: Kids Alive/Facebook
Council CEO Matthew Morgan joined Keith to discuss the increased fees for the Port Lincoln tip, and what Council has planned for the future.
Keith was fired up at UniSA's suggestion that an inheritance tax might be popular.
Do you think inheritances are unfair?
Or are you with Keith, who thinks that it's your money, and you can do what you want with it?
Southern Launch CEO Lloyd Damp joined Keith this morning to discuss their plans for Whalers Way.
It's tax time, which means money woes can be a major concern. Sharon Draper pops by to tell us how best to handle those differences of opinion.
Valerie Staunton from the Port Lincoln City Band chatted with Keith about what people can expect on 23 July at the Nautilus.
Assistant Fisheries Minister Senator Jonno Duniam joined Keith to chat about what the federal government is doing to secure new markets for the seafood industry during these different times.
Keith does his shopping on a Saturday morning, and last Saturday he reached tipping point over loose trolleys!
Flinders State MP Peter Treloar chatted with Keith about the SA Budget. what it sets SA up for, and what the EP can expect from the big spend.
Andrea Broadfoot drops by to tell us about what we can expect from the June 28 jobs market at the Nautilus for both employers AND employees.
Former ruckman Sam Jacobs joins us to discuss coaching clinics, women's footy, carnivals and what the Crows hope to bring to the EP.
Polling suggests South Australians favour nuclear power as a way of reducing carbon emissions.
Keith has a concern before we even get to discussing the idea, though...
The Stairway To Heaven needed some tradies, and a band breakup are among the bigger stories this week through history with Lars.
Andrew Henderson is back to remind us of how we can make money from this semi-regular event.
The SA Labor Party has made it a promise to abolish school banking if they win the next election.
Keith thinks this is a disgrace which will encourage financial illiteracy, and school banking should be retained.
Who do you agree with?
Last week Dee sat down with Emma Pedler from the Runaway Brides to chat about their Backstage Bus Tour this Saturday.
Don't forget, tickets still available at $50 a head, BYO drinks!
Kylie Kleinig of the Port Lincoln CFS joined Keith to chat about her role as a first responder and how anyone can become a first responder.
Psychologist and farmer Steph Schmidt has put together a farmer specific mental health course to ensure those on the land can do it just a little easier.
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Keith reckons the new SA laws to crush cars when they aren't paid for by the hoons doesn't go far enough, and that some road infringements should automatically mean the car gets crushed.
Do you agree with SAPOL and think Keith is going too far?
Or do you agree with Keith and think SAPOL can go harder?
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Hollywood thuggery, people who didn't shop at Port Lincoln Betta and naked ducks... quite the interesting combination this week with Lars!
Julie dropped by earlier this week with a stack of things happening across the Lower EP.
Young boys everywhere should take Paul Kelly's advice after Nicola Spurrier's advice! Plus there's updates from Gord on the next Great State vouchers and pub capacity limits.
Nutritionist and author Teresa Cutter joins us to discuss how to maximise your, and the kid's, immunity this winter.
Is Port Lincoln REALLY getting high rise development? Do we want it? What really IS high rise? Do you agree with Keith that fears are overblown over a small real estate sale?
Simon Smith from Petculture is leading the push for workplace leave to look after your pets!
Saturday 19 June at the Nautilus is when Queen Bohemian Rhapsody will perform, and Keith chatted with front man Thomas Crane about the show and his inspirations.
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Lars had some interesting stuff this week, including Titanic salads, EP Trains and some overzealous Council actions.
There's a new group launching at Port Lincoln Leisure Centre on Saturday 29 May, and the founder, Jennie Matthews, spoke with us this week about her motivations and how people can have some fun on wheels.
Federal member for Grey Rowan Ramsey has an important update for farmers who have previously applied for rebates on water related purchases, and those who wish to do so.
Why are our rates going up? Tumby Bay Mayor Sam Telfer outlines why Tumby's rates increase is amongst the highest in the state, but why they're actually quite low.
Keith fired up about the mice issue, and came up with a suggestion for those who don't want the mice killed.
Should mice go there?
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Bess has a few updates, including one event she's keen on attending but can sometimes struggle to pronounce!
It's National Volunteering Week, but numbers are down. Keith spoke with Evelyn O'Loughlin, CEO of Volunteering SA, about what is on offer for volunteers and how to volunteer your time.
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Keryn Cresswell from the Port Lincoln SES dropped by on Wear Orange Wednesday to tell us about what roles are available at the SES and how we can get involved.
Kevin's playing the Nautilus tonight (Tuesday 18/5) and Keith caught up with him earlier!
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Double demerit offences could be returning to SA, much to Keith's surprise... because he thought double demerits were just a standard thing.
Do you agree we need double demerit points?
Or is this SAPOL overreach?
Makeup, music, US Presidents... they're all in the history books this week with Lars!
That movie was a bit surprising...
Ellie Cheesman is a local documentary maker who has selected her next subject, and is looking to us for a little help.
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We know how loud fire alarms can be, but one company is working on making them bright enough to wake those who are hard of hearing.
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Professor Ann Nicholson from Monash University is heading up a team to find out how AI technology can help farmers keep their own sprays on specific crops and reduce drift.
It's Allan Zerna's turn to update us on all the regional goings on, including one of Keith's now favourite clubs!
Bill Shorten's been in fine form this week!
Gord is also keen to see in person one of those Victorian AFL types, and their super strong necks carrying around those big heads...
Keith had a few things to get off his chest about the latest federal government cash splash.
Do you agree there should be more houses built? Or does the government need to spend more like they're doing?
Lars updates us on some Beatles history, and some interesting notes from the West End... London's West End, sorry.
Antony Nicholas from osteopathy Australia tells us what is needed to ensure we don't live in pain any more.
Madeleine Swan from ANZ has good news for our wool farmers, and forecasts what can be expected in the months ahead.
Chris Cooper from Reset Australia chats to us about how Facebook is overstepping the boundaries and what needs to be done to stop it.
Gord is back to update us on why the NZ-SA bubble is so important and why Kochie v Eddie brings tax cuts...
If you missed it on Monday, Keith found out that some Canadians are scalping campground spots, just like AFL Grand Final tickets!
Would you be that devious? Or have you had someone try and scalp you tickets?
GM Crops have arrived on the EP, and Adrian McCabe of Grain Producers SA tells us what the future looks like for these new arrivals.
The Census is coming up in August, and Andrew Henderson has a few chances for you to make some money off it.
Is the flatpack, or modular, the future of infrastructure? Will Frogley from Master Builders SA talks to us about what the future holds in construction.
Rebel is at the Nautilus this weekend, a tribute to David Bowie, and leading man Stewart Reeve talked to us about his love of Bowie and how he started in the gig.
Rick Wilson MP is the chair of the House Water Resources Committee, and he tells us how people can have their say on the upcoming Aquaculture Inquiry.
Sophie Koh from Optometry Australia joined Keith this week to discuss telltale signs of eye problems and why the kids can easily have undiagnosed eye issues.
Ben caught up with Peter Linn, Port Lincoln RSL President, to discuss what will be happening Sunday at Centenary Oval.
May is history month in SA and Greg Mackie from the South Australian History Trust joins us to chat about some of the exhibitions on offer.
Shaun De Bruyn from the Tourism Industry Council of SA joins us to discuss the decline in value of the SA Tourism sector and what can be done to fix it.
Australia's Premier Abba Band is headed to Port Lincoln on Saturday May 1 and their main man joins us to chat about the band.
Sue Wegener has taken Silo Light Art to a new level this year as part of the SALT Festival, and she tells us what her inspiration is.
Cummins is coming alive, and Emma Gale from Mentally Fit EP outlines what we can expect.
Are you on the fence about different vaccines? Terry White Chemmart can help with that.
Flinders State MP Peter Treloar updates us on round three of the Great State Travel Voucher Scheme.
If you have some keepsakes at home, you'll find this interview most helpful in finding out how to protect them!
Ever heard of an E-baby? Your grandchild might end up as one! Sharon Draper talks us through what they are, and why they exist.
Real Estate expert Lloyd Edge tells us who and what we should and shouldn't listen to when it comes to real estate investment advice.
Psychologist Jemma Doley joins us to tell us about parent shaming and how we can avoid it.
The EP racing season comes to an end this weekend and Sam Kirby from the Streaky Bay Racing Club lets us know what we can expect at the track.
Heather Baldock is filling in for Kerri this month and there's one thing everyone in Kimba is talking about!
Bernie Dean, CEO of Industry Super Australia, has some string thoughts on the rluctance of the Federal Government to increase the super guarantee to 12%.
Tim Grainger has recently founded a new company offering a wide range of gluten free products, but how does gluten affect Coeliacs?
What is the significance of being returned to the sea upon death? A Port Lincoln celebrant has the answers.
Amy from Council is still recovering from a huge weekend, and sport is now taking centre stage in Tumby.
What will the Royal Commission's findings mean for aged care? Intellicare CEO Jason Waller tells us.
The Kimba Cup is on Sunday, and Kimba RC President Michael Seal talks us through what punters can expect at Ravendale.
Love languages? Toothpaste to brighten up a marriage? Sharon Draper says it's entirely possible!
Federal member for Grey Rowan Ramsey came out in support of nuclear energy last week, but his optimism isn't huge on when it will arrive in Australia.
Defence Bank CEO David Marshall was on hand to let us know exactly what we should be looking out for when it comes to our credit cards.
The Best of Eyre Dinner will go ahead even though Tunarama didn't, and Jane Intini fills us in on what will be happening on the weekend of the Port Lincoln Cup.
We're only two weeks away from At The Bay, and Tumby Council's Amy Williams updates us on what's happening with the attractions on the long weekend.
The Prelude is on Sunday at Ravendale Racecourse, and Greg Fitzgerald from Port Lincoln Racing Club updates us on what to expect.
If you missed it, Coffin Bay Golf Club celebrated its 40th birthday today. Beebs updated us on all the bits and pieces.
New Tumby Council CEO Rebecca Hayes is also a SACA board member, and she's helping organise a cricket clinic series for youngsters on the Lower EP.
Ange from Lincoln Cinema dropped in to update us on what's happening with the cinema, and how you can have your say.
Julie Crettenden is the DCLEP Employee of the Year, and she shows her modesty in her monthly update.
It's less than a week to the Oak Bank of the West Coast, and Creagh McGlasson has all the updates.
Andrew Ferguson of Ferguson Seafoods has some concerning news for fishing crews, but some good news for seafood lovers.
Are your kids' eyes up to scratch? :Luke Arundel from Optometry Australia has some timely advice as they head back to school.
The Lady Red Legs are also looking for talent within the development zone here on the EP, and women's head coach Matt Creeper chats to us about what exactly they're looking for, and doing, for women's footy.
Norwood SANFL Head Coach Jade Rawlings joins us to discuss what the Red Legs are looking for from players in their development catchment here on the EP, and a variety of other footy related content.
Bess makes her regularly scheduled appearance to let us know what's happening on Australia Day and why Keith will be avoiding Cleve the day after.
Geoff Coomb will be hosting a vitally important Snake Awareness Session in Cleve on January 27. He gives us a little bit of a preview on what to expect.
Tumby Bay Mayor Sam Telfer gives us the rundown on the upcoming At The Bay festival, incorporating Colour Tumby.
Lawrence Seal from Quality Wool fills us in on what young cricketers have been up to on the EP for the last ten years.
How do you deal with those unwanted Christmas gifts? Eleni Gavalas from Gumtree gives us some great ideas.
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey touches base to let us know about the latest grant rollout from Canberra and how the EP can benefit.
Chris Cooper from Reset Australia joins us to discuss what the future holds for social media after all the recent drama in the US.
Kimba Mayor Dean Johnson joins us to tell us how Kimba's trip to Canberra went in fighting for the nuclear waste management facility.
Yes, Telstra has rolled out their 5G network on the Lower EP... well, in Port Lincoln at least... and Regional GM Mark Bolton updates us on what this means.
Jennifer Vanderkreeke from Carnival Cruises has some news for us on how we see holidays different now because of the thing...
State Flinders MP Peter Treloar announced this week he won't be contesting the next election. We catch up to find out his motivations for calling it a day.
Glazing apprenticeships are under pressure in SA. Windscreen Dave gives us his thoughts on what this could mean.
Chris Blowes is launching his new book about his shark attack and he outlines how it has affected him.
Karen Turner is a relatively new author in the historical fiction sphere, and she chats with Keith about how she got into writing.
Pauline Hanson made some pretty colourful statements about Federal Grey MP Rowan Ramsey on Thursday on Leon Byner's show. Rowan responds right here.
Rowan Ramsey has been calling for a Lower EP university campus for a while. So how will Labor's education policy impact on this is there's a change of government in 2022?
Mat McLachlan was in on November 11 to give us the story behind Remembrance Day and a way to learn more.
Peter Linn from Port Lincoln RSL dropped by with some thank yous and some information about this year's services.
This week was PANDA week, and PANDA CEO Julie Borninkof told us all about what PANDA is... and it's not a black and white Chinese bear.
The Federal Minister for Resources, Keith Pitt, dropped by Kimba this week and he caught up with our Keith to chat about what he hopes to see happen in the future.
Biden or Trump? Blue or red? Tim Andrews from the Taxpayer Protection Alliance in Washington DC, formerly of the Australian Taxpayers Alliance, give us his thoughts as a DC resident.
Julie from DCLEP is back to update us on what's happening in Cummins, Coffins and elsewhere.
There's plenty of talk about parking spots on the Lincoln Foreshore disappearing, and Lincoln Mayor Brad Flaherty drops by to give us the full story.
The different levels of government are pointing fingers at each other over funding for local SA roads at the moment, and Tumby Bay Mayor Sam Telfer updates us on what's happening.
Want to know how to support rural and regional businesses? Grace Brennan has just the outlet for you.
For the final time in 2020, Terry Wallace gives us his predictions for the decider thanks to OTR.
In a global exclusive, Santa chats to Keith about why kids can't sit on Santa's knee this year and why the elves are on the naughty list.
This weekend is round four of the EP MotoX series and Nathan Miller from Port Lincoln Motocross gives us all the details of what will go down at North Shields.
Children's entertainment legend Peter Combe is headed to the EP, and he chatted with Keith about what's on his agenda.
It's not easy for the boys to open up about struggles they're facing, and that's why Keith caught up with Sharon Draper this week.
Bess reckons Cowell are wrong to want to be Ag Town of the Year, and there's other stuff in Cleve too!
Allan Zerna is firing up for the Ag Town of the Year voting and a host of other things!
Julie's on a break this month, so Sacheen from DCLEP drops by to update us on what's happening.
The banning of gelblasters will not go away as a story, and Sarina Johnson is an EP local whose livelihood could now be gone with the stroke of a pen.
Ever thought you'd enjoy cheese with little creatures in them? What about spaghetti bol with Smith's Crisps on it? Well, Professor Debra Aarons has undertaken a journey to find out why people enjoy such abominations.... err, combinations...
Terry Wallace gives us his thoughts on this weekend's matchups and the bounce thanks to OTR.
What is your household worth? Not the house, but the things you don't use any more. Well, there could be a market out there and Amanda Behre from Gumtree points us in the right direction to make some money off it.
Beebs invited a few of the premiership winning Tasman Roosters A Grade side in to chat about their achievement, and we apologise for Beebs' singing performance in advance!
Flinders State MP Peter Treloar updates us on the SA Government's Tourism Voucher Scheme, how it will work and who will get access to it.
The Donation Dollar? What is it? Ross McDiarmid, the CEO of the Royal Australian Mint, tells us and how we can use it and get one... or two...
If you think state governments getting along can be a challenge, what about breaking down state and national borders and customs in a romantic relationship? Our resident Protea, Eharmony's Sharon Draper, tells us how to get past those differences.
Terry Wallace gives us his thoughts on the opening weekend of finals footy thanks to OTR.
Quinn Dutschke of the PL Football League joins us on the eve of the culmination of season 2020.
It's an extended edition of Lincoln Footy with Beebs, who gives us his tips for EVERY game on the big day.
Kelly Applebee from the Australian Cricketer's Association is on hand to tell us about grants being provided by the Australian Cricketer's Association for local clubs just in time for the season to start.
Rowan Ramsey once nominated his property for the nuclear facility, and he joins us to update us on the latest with the federal government's plans.
There are always new threats from Cybersecurity, and Michael Sentoras updates us on the big issues in the area and what we need to do to protect ourselves.
It's a week off, but that means the All-Australian line-up and Terry Wallace's thoughts on it, thanks to OTR.
Bess is back to remind us to vote in the Ag Town of the Year award nominations and about much more happening in Cleve.
It will be a bit different this year, but hear how you can still be part of the Relay For Life.
Jaymes Boland-Rudder of the NRL brings good news on the State of Origin game in Adelaide and what can be expected on 4 November.
Federal Member for Grey Rowan Ramsey chats about funds that farmers have access to, and an update on Field Days too.
Terry Wallace gives us the lowdown on how Port are making history this season, thanks to OTR.
Small businesswoman and environmental campaigner Hayley Clarke tells us all about how her workforce already works from home and how best to transition to homebased workplaces.
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick stops by to update us on what is happening with his campaign to ensure EP residents don't have to pay for their own airport security.
Well, Friday was the International Day of Book Giving, and Dancing With The Bull author Matthew Simon had a chat with Keith about his motivations in becoming an author and how his experiences influenced him.
Co-author of Great Australian Sporting Stories, and legendary Australian sports writer and journalist, Ian Heads, joins GM EP to discuss the experiences of working in the media, following sport all around the globe.