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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?

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

HALLUCINATING: The female juvenile bear was found to be under the influence of a psychotropic honey. Picture: supplied

The bear can be seen wobbling, whining, and panting heavily under the intoxicating influence of "mad honey".

Watch: Bear staggers under influence of hallucinogenic honey

Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian was reserved in his comments at the National Press Club this week. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

You'll hear it in Beijing: Taiwan is not really part of China. But a key voice is going unheard in the conversation

How Chinese think about Taiwan

It's looking likely to be a wetter than usual spring.

Third La Nina signs are becoming stronger

The animal tried to get through the front gates of the embassy's compound on Thursday, failed and tried again and then gave up.

Ukraine's new ally - a confused kangaroo in Canberra

Crowded House's Dreamers Are Waiting national tour will begin in Darwin on October 29 and end in Perth on November 27 with concerts in Canberra, Wollongong, Sydney and Melbourne. 

Australian music legends Crowded House are making their way Down Under this spring.

Hey Now, Hey Now! Crowded House announce regional Australian tour dates

NSW Premier Dominic Perrotte. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

One in five people who work in NSW parliament have experienced sexual harassment in the last five years.

NSW parliament has become toxic: Perrottet

Using antibiotics for the flu or COVID-19 can harm the patient and contribute to antibiotic resistance

'A wicked problem': Doctors warn against antibiotic overuse in bumper flu season

Education Minister Jason Clare will work on a national approach to education workforce shortages. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Stop bagging teachers: education minister

TOP TASTES: (clockwise from top left) Kylie Minogue, P!nk and George Clooney are among the celebrities to launch their own alcohol brand. Pictures: Twitter, Instagram/@kyliewines, @pink, @casamigos

'I wanted to make a rose that celebrated our marital bliss': INXS' Kirk Pengilly.

Whet your Whistle: Celebrity signature booze lines overtake makeup and perfume

Pharmacy Guild says anti-virals without prescription will relieve pressure on clinics; but GP's are pushing back

Health Emergency: Make COVID-19 anti-virals available without prescription

Sam Farraway at the Cudal Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre where Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Bus Trial is being conducted. 

The state government wants NSW to be a world-leading adopter of CAV technologies

Would you hop on a bus with no bus driver? Australian first trial ramps up

Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh has apologised over the government's treatment of war veterans. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Minister apologises for failing veterans

CONNECTED: Is there such a thing as too much connectivity, experts ask. Picture: File

It's hard to see why having phones in schools is going to be a good thing: Expert.

From FOMO to NOMOPHOBIA: Why can't we ignore the call?

Radio host Kyle Sandilands (left) and his fiancée Tegan Kynaston (right) welcomed their first child, a boy named Otto, on Thursday morning. Photo: WireImage.

The radio host and his fiancée Tegan Kynaston welcomed their first child, a boy named Otto, on Thursday morning.

Kyle Sandilands welcomes his first child, Otto

A League of their Own streams on Amazon Prime. Picture: Amazon Studios

Surely this baseball remake must prompt we in the Down Under dugout to ask ourselves where are all the shows about our own sports?

Enough baseball. Where are the TV shows about cricket with Boonie, AB?

NEW LOOK: Brisbane rock band Waax incorporated a more melodic approach to their second album At Least I'm Free, which is released on Friday. Picture: Finnian Mullen

Waax freed from rock rules and burning their own trail

CRASH LANDING: Fire fighters from the Corona Fire Department work to control the blaze on the eastbound Californian highway. Picture: Corona Fire Department.

Passersby watch on as the single-engine Cessna crash lands between moving cars.

Watch: Plane narrowly avoids hitting cars during crash landing on busy highway

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The highly anticipated Unpacked events showcase the best in Samsung innovation. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung has recently unveiled its latest, highly anticipated range of products in a launch as innovative as the next gen of Galaxy tech at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked.

Samsung has launched latest foldable technology in Galaxy Unpacked event

Flip phones are back, but not as we've ever known them. Photo: Supplied

Samsung Electronics has today delighted fans with the announcement of their latest generation of premium, foldable smartphones and wearables within the Galaxy Series.

Samsung unveils newest Galaxy Z Series, including highly anticipated foldables

Will Australia fair better in the 2022 Rugby Championships?

Australia returns to the Rugby Championship schedule

A floral tribute to Frida Kahlo at FEMMES, Edinburgh, UK. Picture: Supplied

Global sensation Fleurs de Villes is heading to Sydney for the first time with their spectacular FEMMES exhibition in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Destination NSW.

A 10-day floral extravaganza at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

A floral tribute to Elizabeth I at Fleurs de Villes, Covent Garden on display in London. Picture: Supplied

Global sensation Fleurs de Villes is heading to Sydney for the first time with their 2022 floral series FEMMES in partnership with the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Destination NSW.

Remarkable women in bloom at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Top to tail: From Auckland on the North Island to Queenstown on the South Island, this rail and road tour has something for everyone.

Enjoy spectacular scenery, historic cities and Kiwi hospitality, leaving everything up to The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International for a fully escorted two weeks.

The stunning, natural beauty on New Zealand

Growing in popularity since launching in late 2018, The Lottery Office has consistently offered Australians some epic jackpots.

Australian operator The Lottery Office is offering millions of Aussies the chance to win $588 million in the next USA Mega Lotto draw.

Aussies chance to cash in on a $588 million lottery jackpot

See sights and scenes you have dreamt about all your life from the comfort of the ship, Island Princess.

Get onboard for the cruise of your lifetime

Take in the spectacular Great Ocean Road, the dramatic Grampians, and the fun and colour of Victoria's great goldrush rural cities on this amazing journey by rail and road.

Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach

TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied

In conjunction with Emerald Cruises, Australian Community Media and Explore are giving away this exciting opportunity.

Last chance to win a cruise - enter now

Our cover: A humpback whale surfaces off Beecroft Peninsular, Jervis Bay. Photo: Maree Clout

Enjoy everything the South Coast has to offer this winter.

South Coast Leisure Times: Winter 2022

This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.

The Lottery Office gives Australians the opportunity to win from multi-million-dollar jackpot draws from across the globe.

Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots

How Aussies can cash in on world's biggest lottery draws

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on this island odyssey, taking in Honolulu, Kahului, Maui, Hilo, Knoa, Nawiliwili Kauai and the Napali coast.

A sun-kissed cruise of the islands of Hawaii

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

Take control of your pregnancy journey

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Imagine that dream holiday costing you absolutely nothing - well, that could be a possibility with our latest cruise competition.

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung is an innovation leader in the mobile tech space and have converged a lot of said innovation into the budget friendly sector, opening a whole new universe of opportunities to budget conscious shoppers with the Samsung Galaxy A Series range.

Budget can still be boujee

The South Coast Health and Wellbeing Guide is out now.

South Coast Health and Wellbeing Guide - May 2022

Zombie fish start stalking aquarium, decades after apocalypse

DISAPPOINTED: Alison Coate-Kibeiks, pictured with her daughter Olive, is disappointed her NDIS funding has been slashed, making it harder for her to return to work. Picture: Anthony Brady

A south-west teacher desperate to return to work is concerned she won't be able to do so because her National Disability Insurance Scheme funding has been slashed.

Teacher struggling to return to work after NDIS funding slashed

The Greens want animals recognised as sentient with rights to a quality of life which reflect that. (David Moir/AAP PHOTOS)

Greens push to recognise animal sentience

Former youth detainees are suing the Tasmanian government for alleged abuse and neglect. (Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS)

Former youth detainees suing Tas govt

Ken Lay will step down from his Victorian public ambulance and mental health board positions. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-top cop steps down from Vic board roles

Australia's oldest man, Frank Mawer, will turn 110 on Monday, August 15 Photo: supplied

Tilba's Frank Mawer was made a ward of the state aged just 14. He has lived through two pandemics, two world wars and the Great Depression. He turns 110 on August 15.

Australia's oldest man turns 110 on Monday

From the creators of The Lost Lands (pictured), the Wanderer Festival arrives on the Sapphire Coast in September. Photo: Supplied

From September 23-25, Wanderer will transform the Pambula Beach sports fields into a vibrant music and arts venue, just minutes from stunning sandy beaches.

Wanderer Festival schedule released, while food lovers can also sing for joy

Merimbula's Freya Prumm is crowned Australian surf champion at the open shortboard competition in North Haven Beach, south of Port Macquarie. Photo: Surfing Australia 

From a near-death experience a day after her HSC exams, to the top of Australian surfing, it's been a wild ride for Merimbula's Freya Prumm

South Coast surfer Freya Prumm's big break a fitting reward for persistence

Prada Clutch is bring her fabulous drag show to Bega Civic Centre on August 19. 

Your regularly updated What's On guide to Bega Valley events and entertainment

From Drag Queens to Jim Morrison, check out what's happening around the Bega Valley

An Australian fur seal tackling an octopus was a spectacular sight for whale watching cruise passengers on August 6. Photo: Sophia Quach

A seal vigorously attacking an octopus was witnessed by people aboard the Cat Balou Twofold Bay Discovery Cruise, near Eden.

Seal v Octopus: Spectacular marine mealtime captured by Far South Coast photographer

SADLY MISSED: Tributes are flowing for Chris Nicholls, whose sudden death at the weekend was a shock to the Bega Valley community.

The sudden and unexpected death of beloved Merimbula character Chris Nicholls has been felt by people right across the Bega Valley.

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