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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?

Ashlee and Mat Davey are competing in Group 1 of the latest season of My Kitchen Rules. Picture: Supplied

A Margaret River region couple have graced Australian television screens this week for the first episodes of home-cooking competition and reality TV show, My Kitchen Rules.

Husband and wife foodies jump on MKR journey

David Hurley has confirmed Scott Morrison was made minister in multiple portfolios without a swearing-in ceremony. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The government is seeking legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret swearing-ins.

'Legal mess': Governor-General confirms Morrison took control of ministries without swearing-in ceremony

BIG EARNERS: More than 932 million bottles and cans have been recycled through Return and Earn points across NSW. Picture: Lachlan Leeming 

In five years more than 7.7 billion containers have been returned and $30 million raised for charity

Loose Change: How cashed-up recyclers are building a circular economy

The unknown person and their dog were reported to have fallen into Traralgon Creek, east of the Latrobe Valley in Victoria's Gippsland region, at 5:30am on Monday, August 15. Photo: Victoria Police.

The unknown person and their dog were reported to have fallen into Traralgon Creek, east of the Latrobe Valley in Victoria's Gippsland region, at 5:30am on Monday, August 15.

Watch: CCTV emerges of dog owner feared swept away in floodwaters

UNDER ATTACK: Cyclist Dave during trials of known magpie deterrents. Picture: Brisbane Valley Rail

Magpie swooping season has begun: Wear sunglasses and a hat to protect your head and eyes.

Swooping Magpie deterrent theories busted: 'The eyes don't work'

Red pandas are an endangered species partly due to the small mammal's habitat loss in China. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Red panda escape sparks zoo security check

Ravi (pictured) escaped his enclosure in Adelaide Zoo on Friday, August 12, 2022. Photo: Adelaide Zoo.

The seven-year-old panda, named Ravi, escaped from its enclosure at Adelaide Zoo, in the city's CBD, last week.

Escaped Red Panda is caught after two days on the run and ready to mate

FRIENDS: The aim is for Nina (right) to ride the final kilometre to complete the journey with Karen. Picture: Facebook.

An epic journey for health and friendship is about to hit the road.

Two women with the 'wheelpower' to tackle cancer

IN IT FOR THE LONG RUN: About one in 20 will experience some sort of long-COVID symptoms. Picture: iStock/Mladen Zivkovic

Around one in 20 people will experience long COVID, but experts are still learning what it is.

The rise of 'Flurona': Long-COVID increases risk of experiencing flu and coronavirus together

The way to stop inflation isn't straightforward. Picture:Shutterstock

A survey of leading economists has found the path isn't quite clear

'It's important not to overreact': Australia's top economists on how to fix high inflation

Typical weekly household transport costs have risen to more than $400 in capital cities. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Typical weekly household transport costs also grew to $342.98 in the regions.

Aust drivers' fuel costs hit $100 a week

A scene from The Conference. Picture: Supplied

The banality of evil is made chillingly contemporary.

Subtle, painstaking and precise

SOUTHPAWS UNITE: August 13 is celebrated each year by left-handers and their allies.

In most languages, the word for 'lefthandedness' is synonomous with evil and suspicion. But throughout history there have been areas were left-handers have excelled!

The history of 'wrong-handedness': International Lefthanders Day

Hendrika Genderen in a scene from Everybody's Oma. Picture: Bonsai Films

Documentary maker Jason Van Genderen tells his family's story in this warm, emotional story of family love and resilience.

An emotional story of familial love

6 Festivals features music and performances by a handful of current headline bands. Picture: Supplied

Canberra producer Shannon Wilson-McClinton is confident the film hits the right note.

A coming-of-age story set to the soundtrack of music festivals

Emma Thompson and Daryl McCormack get to know each other in Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Picture: Supplied

Why do we deprive ourselves of pleasure, she asks.

Why Emma Thompson wants us to talk about sex

BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

Poliovirus has been detected in sewage in parts of London and New York. Should the world be concerned of its spread?

Polio vaccine campaign launched in UK for first time in 40 years

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare arriving at a press conference to address teacher shortages with state and territory education ministers. Picture: James Croucher

A priority national action plan is to be developed by year's end to address the nation's teacher shortage crisis.

'Screaming out for reform', ministers seek urgent teacher action plan

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Governments are being urged to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Renters struggle through 'brutal' winter

File image of an exam hall. Picture: Robert Peet

Many states scrapped vaccine mandates before the beginning of term three this year, but the move has had "zero impact" on the sector's staffing crisis

Unvaccinated teachers return to work in every state and territory but shortages remain

Fred Osman married his sweetheart Kyla Dolen at Buchanan Park on Sunday. Photo supplied.

An Isa Rodeo cowboy has married his sweetheart in a red dirt arena ceremony on Sunday, at the 2022 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.

Cowboy marries his cowgirl sweetheart in red dirt arena wedding

Hobart City Council has voted to remove the statue of former Tasmanian premier William Crowther. (Anthony Corke/AAP PHOTOS)

Hobart council to remove divisive statue

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

Port Pirie police were kept busy on the road over the past week, with reports of three alleged road rule breaches.

Pirie police nab drivers for alleged breaches

SA's natural environment, and in particular its wild places, need protection and local champions have stepped forward, such as in Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island where Sanderson Bay, pictured, was threatened by private development. Picture: Quentin Chester

Nominations are now open for the 2022 South Australia Environment Awards.

Nominate your local nature champions for SA Environment Awards

STUDY: Arthritis is more common among residents of South Australia than in the rest of Australia.

Number-cruncher says country South Australian residents are in poorer health

Some South Australian country residents older and less healthy: Census

Where does the future lie - electric cars or hydrogen? Picture: Shutterstock

The duelling decarbonisation ideas have come to the fore after brave predictions by the electric-car sector and hydrogen industry.

Hydrogen versus electric - which will be the car fuel of the future?

Country Fire Service appliances at the ready at the Kingscote CFS brigade station on Kangaroo Island. Picture: Stan Gorton 

CFS volunteers have attended approximately 1000 medical incidents in the past year, a concern for mental health.

CFS chief raises concerns about increased demand on volunteers

Learn what's on around Port Pirie, region

WHEELS: Helping Hand chief Chris Stewart, left, Alan Campbell, Les Rich, Master of the Lodge Wayne Partridge and Deputy Grand Master Bill Merrill stand next to the new bus.

Freemasonry moves with the times to contribute to cost of Pirie bus

Freemasons keep the wheels on bus going round for Pirie's seniors

HAZARD: Some 'fatbergs' are pulled from the sewers.

Port Pirie residents are among the worst for causing sewer problems

Put a stop in it! Plea from pipe authority over Pirie's sewer rubbish

LIGHTSHOW: Jannene Biddell, left, Nevaeh Biddell and Andy Hare sat in City Park waiting for the Illuminart projections on the Barrier Chambers.

Port Pirie's city centre comes alive for street party during winter festival

You've got to 'hand' it to organisers of festival at Port Pirie

FUTURE: Ed Macolino, right, national head of Australian Gas Networks, checks a sausage at the hydrogen-fuelled barbecue while watched by Tony and Lina Amato.


Hydrogen gas used to fuel barbecue and street lamps at Port Pirie

New era as hydrogen gas powers up barbecue and lights at Port Pirie

PROJECT: Mayor Leon Stephens soaks up the atmosphere at the Port Davis foreshore where a new boat ramp will be built.

Port Pirie fishermen will be able to take catches at pristine Port Davis

New $1.5m plan to help fishermen hit by Port Pirie's 'catch' bans

DISASTER: A scene of disaster is projected onto a screen beside fire trainer RIck Jarvis and ABC reporter Bethanie Alderson.

Confronting insights into world of bushfires for members of Port Pirie media

Danger of bushfires explained by Country Fire Service in Port Pirie

EXPLORE: The communication tower was visible above the exploration team's truck.


Do you want mining again in beautiful gorge located near Port Pirie?

'Mineral search' in beautiful Flinders Ranges gorge near Port Pirie

THE Port Pirie Amateur Swimming Club (PPASC) is set to celebrate its 100th year coming in 2023 and is reflecting on some of its recent successes.

Pirie swimmers make a splash ahead of club's centenary

BATTLE: Solomontown's Kaleb Head tucks the ball under his arm in this scene from a previous match. Kaleb's brother Tom was among the best players against the Lions on Saturday. Photo: Abbee Finlayson

Slippery conditions at Port Pirie, but Solomontown grinds out a narrow win

Cats now top of table after thriller against Lions at Port Pirie

Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development congratulates local towns on achievement

Crystal Brook, Orroroo in running for Agtown of the Year

CRITTER: Spencer the cuttlefish mascot is pictured with Whyalla Mayor Clare McLaughlin and Jacob, Isabella and Sammy from the Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club

Colourful cuttlefish in increasing numbers around Whyalla in the Upper Spencer Gulf

Whyalla's cuttlefish numbers increasing under protective regime

PUSH: Port Pirie-based Independent Stuart MP and Cabinet Minister Geoff Brock has previously tried to ease the rural doctor shortage.

New rule means overseas-trained doctors can bypass the South Australian country

New rules mean influx of doctors from South Australia country to city

Wild winds continue to batter most parts of South Australia as a large weather system continues to buffet the state.

Batten down as SES warns of more destructive weather

Russia wants to go it alone in orbit with a new space station. (EPA PHOTO)

Russia unveils new space station model

Supporters of William Ruto celebrate his win in the tight presidential election race. (AP PHOTO)

Kenya officials disown election results

Swimming is off limits along parts of the Ukraine coast protected by mines. (EPA PHOTO)

Explosion kills three swimmers in Ukraine

Hints of an economic slowdown in China spooked investors in US stocks at the start of trading. (AP PHOTO)

US stocks slide after weak China data

Another 18 people remain missing and at least 61 people were injured in the blast. (AP PHOTO)

Armenia fireworks blast toll climbs to six

Moderna's bivalent vaccine has been approved as a COVID-19 booster shot for UK adults. (AP PHOTO)

UK approves variant-adapted COVID vaccine

All 298 people on board, including 38 Australians, were killed when MH17 was downed over Ukraine. (EPA PHOTO)

Dutch court to deliver MH17 ruling in Nov

Aung San Suu Kyi has already been sentenced to 11 years' jail on sedition, graft and other charges. (AP PHOTO)

Suu Kyi gets more jail in corruption cases

Meghan and Harry joined the royal family in June as part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. (AP PHOTO)

Harry and Meghan to visit Britain in Sept

US lawmakers, led by senator Ed Markey (L), arrived in Taipei on an unannounced visit on Sunday. (AP PHOTO)

China drills as US lawmakers visit Taiwan

A Flinders University study found school-provided lunches could boost nutrition and learning. (AP PHOTO)