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LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

IN THE GROOVE: More than 600 people took part in the Mundi Undi Fun Run to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Picture: Matt Williams

MUNDI MUNDI BASH - 19.08.2022 - Matt Williams - HIGH RES-1056.jpg

The bush bash that will help save lives across Australia.

Forget the cold, pull on your best undies to help save country lives

WINNERS: The six Book of the Year winners. Pictures: CBCA

The six must-have books for your children.

How an 'angry woman' moment helped score a book of the year award

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (left) and photographer Janita Autio (right) at Flow Festival in Helsinki on August 13, 2022. Photo: Instagram @janitaautio

Calls mount for Finland's PM to be drugs tested after video emerges online of her partying.

Drug testing a PM: Good times haven't finished for Gen Z leader as leak emerges

Lismore flooding in March. Photo: Lismore City News.

Over the past 18 months, many communities have been hit by floods - some more than once.

A third straight La Nina is likely - here's how you and your family can prepare

Bluey. Source: AUSTRALIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION

It isn't the first time Disney+ has censored the show.

Fans outraged as Bluey episode gets banned

BIG AND LITTLE CHANGE: If Australia became a republic nation and left the Commonwealth, there may be some significant changes to the Constitution, government, and currency. 

From constitutional change to a new face on our currency. Some things would look different if Australia became a republic.

What would change if Australia left the Commonwealth?

COMING BACK. Freshwater class ferry, the MV Queenscliff, will be operating on Sydney Harbour from early September. Picture: Manly Drone

Freshwater ferries will return to Sydney Harbour in a NSW Government backflip.

No longer a fairytale, as iconic ferries finally return to Sydney Harbour

DOOR OPENS: Canadian singer-songwriter Frazey Ford will be the first international artist to play at Dashville since the pandemic. 

Frazey Ford finds her groove in taking her own sweet time.

Frazey Ford is driving in her own lane

More problematic than the prequel issue, is the whole fantasy thing. Picture HBO/Binge

Towards the end, our relationship with Game of Thrones resembled a young romance which had run its course.

House of the Dragon breaks two of three golden rules

Tourists look at at lava flowing from a heart-shaped crater at the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland on Monday, August 15, 2022. Photo: Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images.

An ongoing volcanic eruption in Iceland serves as a reminder of Australia's not-so-distant volcanic past.

Iceland volcanic eruption a reminder of Australia's explosive past

SOARING HIGH: Alex The Astronaut performing on top of Australia's tallest building, SkyPoint, on the Gold Coast. Picture: Mitch Fresta

Alex The Astronaut rockets into greater space

Rhainer Lawrence with a photo of her late twin sister Skylar who died of meningococcal disease aged 33 months. 

Five years after losing their young daughter to a 'silent killer', a family is speaking about their heartbreak.

'None of us could comprehend she was gone': Family shares heartbreak of losing tiny twin

Deadly Science CEO Corey Tutt with resources bound for schools. Picture: Supplied

From Lego bricks to telescopes, Deadly Science sends packages to spark curiosity and learning, addressing wide-spread under-resourcing at rural schools

How Deadly Science connects students to Australia's first scientists

More than $675 million worth of methamphetamine was found in shipping containers at Port Botany. (Craig Golding/AAP PHOTOS)

The methylamphetamine was concealed in marble tiles.

Massive 750 kilograms of drug ice found in marble tiles

Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

The Albanese government can and must immediately implement the recommendations of this interim report, to ensure the inquiry is a success.

We need action, not lip service, on veteran suicides

A defiant Scott Morrison has rejected calls for his resignation, but could face a parliamentary probe. Picture: James Croucher

The Governor-General says he had 'no reason' to believe Scott Morrison's appointments would be kept secret.

Morrison could be referred to a powerful parliamentary committee

A string of services, with the largest in Melbourne, will mark Vietnam Veterans' Day. (Ellen Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Vietnam vets mark 'era-defining' conflict

Governor-General David Hurley. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Former Senator Rex Patrick said General Hurley was "complicit" in the scandal.

Governor-General defends role in ministry scandal

The Chats dial up the punk and attitude

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FIT AND HEALTHY: Deniliquin residents Terry and Pam Jones have praised Deniliquin Hospital's NSW Telestroke Service, which saw Mrs Jones make an excellent recovery after her stroke. Picture: SUPPLIED

'How grateful am I? Well as grateful as I can be'

Pam Jones is lucky to be alive thanks to a video call with an expert

NSW beekeepers impacted by the varroa mite will get financial relief from the state government. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

NSW beekeepers get funds after mite fight

Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor has quit after revelations of his comments came to light. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Senior Qld cop resigns over lewd comments

Christopher Jensen left court with fiancee Tayla Made, having been given a suspended sentence. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS)

Drug-dealing reality TV star avoids jail

Kangaroo Island landowner Robert A. Smith's farm firefighting rig is a sight to behold, capable of pumping out 200 litres a minute from its bull-bar mounted nozzle. Picture: Stan Gorton 

Applications for farmers to apply for essential farm firefighting unit funding close this Sunday.

Last chance for SA farmers to apply for essential firefighting grants

HONOUR: Lion Michael Baldock, centre, who received the James D. Richardson Honour Award, displays his framed certificate with Past District Governor Lance Leak OAM and club president Chris Hurling.

New members are lifeblood of service clubs and Lions is seeking them

Lions club seeking new members and serving the Port Pirie community

FLAMES: Smoke and flames pour off the oil pit where the blaze started at Whyalla steelworks on Thursday, August 18.

Fire under control, impacted operations in the area

Fire breaks out at Whyalla steelworks in process wash oil pit

New measures are being looked at to increase recycling

South Australia's container deposit scheme put under microscope

GOOD CAUSE: Kate Strong and Claire Harris are travelling around Australia for 10 months, teaching line dancing to anyone, anywhere and raising money for rural charities. Photo: JACKSON MADDERS

Former Stock Journal journalist Claire Harris is on a bootscooting charity mission with friend Kate Strong

Ladies bootscoot into regional SA to raise money for charity

Twelve kowaris have been relocated from Clifton Hills Station to a new conserve to help protect the species Photos: Ines Badman

An endangered marsupial on the edge of extinction has been translocated from the Birdsville Track to a reserve in South Australia.

Endangered marsupial relocated from Birdsville Track to SA

The Local Government Association banner encouraging locals to nominate themselves and run for office. Picture supplied 

A guide how to run as a councillor or mayor in your local government election.

How to run for your council in South Australia

Discover what's on in Port Pirie, districts

A new service to support South Australia's small and family business sector has just been launched by the State Government. Picture: Shutterstock 

The Office for Small and Family Business was launched by Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs Andrea Michaels on Tuesday, August 16.

State Government launches new office to support small and family business

SUPPLIES: Energy and Mining Minister Tom Koutsantonis, left, Nyrstar smelter chief Dale Webb, Eyre Trading managing director Danny Bartlett and Independent Stuart MP Geoff Brock discuss the new contract.

Gloves and goggles, boots and barriers ... Port Pirie firm supplies items to Nyrstar

'Green' revolution rolls on with $7m contract for Port Pirie firm

AGEING GRACEFULLY: Organiser Venie Johnson, back row, centre, gathered with other members of the Port Pirie 1936 Babies Club for a celebration.

Another milestone notched up for Port Pirie's not-so-young 'babies' of 1936.

Some of state's '1936-era babies' still going strongly at Port Pirie

Encounter Youth has included vaping education in its Empower Education program to teach students the dangers of picking up an e-cigarette. Picture: Shutterstock 

Encounter Youth is the largest provider of specialist Alcohol & Other Drug education in SA.

Encounter Youth rolls out vaping education around the state

OLD HAND: Eddie Tiller has plenty of experience showing cattle and enjoyed working with his exhibit at the Crystal Brook Show.

Flowers, cakes, steers and sheep ... and a gold medallist at Crystal Brook

Games' gold medallist Jess adds 'sparkle' to Crystal Brook Show

The play charts the history of Evonne Goolagong's tennis career in the 1970s. Picture: Brett Boardmann/Supplied

Iron Triangle dates on South Australian tour schedule

Story of Evonne Goolagong, the 'Sunshine Super Girl', to hit stage

DAMAGE: A Ukraine resident peers out from the destruction wrought by the invading Russian military forces. Trafigura helped to ease the crisis in the war-torn country. Photo: Shutterstock

Australian coal delivered to war-torn Ukraine by company linked to Port Pirie

Port Pirie smelter's parent company transported coal to Ukraine

VIEW: Ninety-six-year-old Ross Roberts, of Willochra Home, admires the view from The Bluff with daughter Ros Mayfield.

New Bluff lookout near Port Pirie becomes tourism 'hotspot' in Flinders Ranges

Visitors in thousands of cars go to Bluff lookout near Port Pirie

Leading SAASL Division 2 team Savoy will be after some genuine consistency in an unusual Saturday afternoon round 15 fixture at the Port Pirie Sports Precinct.

Top-placed Savoy searching for consistency

Acting F.A.S.T means you have more chance of survival and a good recovery. Picture: Shutterstock

Stroke is always a medical emergency, there is never time to waste.

Do you know the F.A.S.T way with strokes to protect 'Precious Moments'

CHASE: A man abandoned his car and fled into a paddock during a police pursuit.

Police chase alleged drug offender on foot and by car in Port Pirie

Drug charges laid against driver after police chase in Port Pirie

During the SALA Festival a variety of local artists from Bridge to Nowhere Arts Association have come together to showcase an exhibition at Warnertown.

Local artists shine light on works during SALA exhibition

Think before you click: Scamwtch.gov.au is warning people not to fall for one of the latest scams doing the rounds which involves unsuspecting victims downloading a "customer service" app.

ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

Scamwatch: 'Customer service' app the latest scam doing the rounds

SA hospital workers will walk off the job and rally over calls for continued free parking. (David Mariuz/AAP PHOTOS)

SA hospital workers strike over parking

'A true disruptor in the rapidly evolving proptech sector'

ACM owners join Seven in $100m digital property venture

Opposition child protection spokesman Josh Teague says SA is facing a child protection crisis. (Morgan Sette/AAP PHOTOS)

Libs say SA has child protection crisis

David McCullough won Pulitzer Prizes for his biographies of Harry Truman and John Adams. (AP PHOTO)

Historian David McCullough dies at 89

Hundreds of Japanese soldiers escaped from the Cowra POW camp on August 5, 1944. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

The ghosts of the Cowra break out

Wangayarta Memorial Park serves as the burial ground for repatriated Kaurna remains from museums.

Kaurna remains return to country

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Billionaire Justin Hemmes' company Merivale has purchased its fourth venue on the iconic New South Wales Far South Coast - Lynch's Hotel, one of Narooma's oldest and most historic buildings.

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