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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?

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

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

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

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

INFECTED: Evidence of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox virus has been discovered. Picture: AP

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Evidence of human-to-dog transmission of monkeypox virus has been discovered.

Pet dog catches Monkeypox after sleeping next to infected owners

"I was steering the ship in the middle of the Tempest."

Best Scott Morrison memes and tweets

"The Governor General was in effect complicit to a conspiracy to defraud the parliament"

'Other things we don't know about': former senator joins Albanese in slamming Morrison

Scott Morrison has brushed off calls to resign from Federal Parliament. Picture: Screenshot.

Mr Morrison said there was a public and political expectation that the prime minister took responsibility for everything.

'I did what I thought was necessary': Scott Morrison refuses to resign

SCIENCE: Scientists say Tasmanian tigers could be reintroduced into Tasmania within 10 years. Picture: National Film and Sound Archive

Science would bring back the Tasmanian tiger within a decade.

Could the Tasmanian tiger really be brought back from the dead by scientists?

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Danielle Beutel has been jailed for 10 years for a "brutal, sustained and senseless killing". (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Qld woman jailed 10 years for manslaughter

Bradley Lyons was thrown into a shallow grave and shot dead. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Vic man tortured before murder, jury told

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ACM owners join Seven in $100m digital property venture

ON THE BLINK: Woolworths checkouts are down at some Metro stores as shoppers head in for dinner supplies. Picture: John Veage

Woolworths checkouts down as shoppers head in for dinner supplies.

New dinner plan for tonight, Woolies checkouts are on the blink

Amanda Rishworth will fast-track a $10.7 million pledge to tackle family violence in the NT. (Dean Martin/AAP PHOTOS)

Feds fast-track NT family violence funding

LEADER: Steelworks owner Sanjeev Gupta is believed to be flying to Whyalla in response to the disaster.

Incident hits Whyalla steelworks with black smoke and flames rising into sky.

Fire breaks out at Whyalla steelworks as brigade teams race to scene

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 around Port Augusta

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

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

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'

Vikings hold on against spirited St Josephs in Port Augusta netball

FIGHTBACK: New Central Augusta full-forward Zach Evreniadis was again impressive with four goals in a losing team in the match against Port at Port Pirie on Saturday. Photo: Warriors Eye Media

Tough round for Port Augusta's football teams in the Spencer Gulf League

Port Augusta teams humbled by Port Pirie opponents in football

UP SHE GOES: Stringing a skinny wire 3000km across Australia was an amazing feat. Picture: State Library of South Australia.

The story of one of the nation's greatest building feats.

Hats off to our nation builders

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

BIG FANS: 'Bruiser the Bulldog' is pictured with South Augusta Football Club's Michael Redden, right, and another fan at the footy, family and fun day.

Juniors set record for attendance at an Auskick Port Augusta football session

AusKickers smash record at South Augusta club's family day event

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

South Augusta Bulldogs have a one game lead at the top of the table after round 11 of table tennis as the competition hots up in the lead up to the finals.

South Augusta hold on to top position in table tennis

Big: A large lost seal that found its way to a Simpson dairy farm was euthanised by Melbourne Zoo and Parks Victoria on Thursday afternoon. Picture: Karli McGee. 

Melbourne Zoo crews forced to euthanise seal found wandering around Western district dairy farms.

Sad End: Elderly Australian fur seal found on dairy farm is euthanised

ENDING PERIOD POVERTY: Share the Dignity founder and managing director Rochelle Courtenay. Picture:Supplied

QUT teamed up with not-for-profit Share the Dignity to reveal how periods affect the lives of young people

Period Poverty: Girls' health at risk from lack of access to products

Alexander Campbell has ben acquitted of dangerous driving over a crash that killed a girl. (Kelly Barnes/AAP PHOTOS)