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Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

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

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: LNG storage tanks at a terminal in Yokohama, Japan. Picture: WikiCommons

The country needs more transmission, more renewables, more storage. But how do we get there?

Has the energy emergency forced a re-think in future of electricity production?

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An area more than nine times the size of Sydney Harbour was cleared in NSW in a single year.

NSW clears nine Sydney Harbours in a year

The South Australian EPA has renewed the operating licence for the Nyrstar smelter at Port Pirie.

SA smelter has its licence renewed

Police Minister David Elliott (l) has called on John Barilaro to give up his new overseas trade job.

Barilaro under pressure to quit US job

Rallen said it was concerned a gas explorer's heavy construction machinery could stress cattle.

Fracker stops NT cattle station road work

Independent Stuart MP Geoff Brock, left, Minister for Human Services Nat Cook and Giles MP Eddie Hughes want to work with the community and support services to address anti-social behaviour. Picture: Aidan Curtis. 

Ministers look to community input on what strategies could be helpful

State cabinet ministers in Port Augusta to address anti-social behaviour

THANKS: Hannah Ewings, centre, thanked her Whyalla-based parents Jeff and Tash for their support as she developed her Australian rules football career.

'I am pretty fierce when it comes to football' - former Whyalla player

Power's 'fierce' No.1 AFLW draft pick Hannah thanks Whyalla parents

LEADER: The late Neil Kerley is pictured holding the football as captain-coach of the Whyalla combined football team in 1955. 

The late Neil Kerley was once captain-coach of Whyalla's combined football team

Former Whyalla and state football legend Neil Kerley dies at 88

Discover what's on around the region

RISK: Honey production is at risk after the varroa mite was found in eastern states beehives.

Threat to SA's 'clean, green' image as producer of honey and other food

Fears of bee pest entering South Australia through Port Pirie

JPSS Red and JPSS Academy Black players fight for possession. Picture: Natalie Farinola. 

Port Pirie Junior Soccer Association results

Big wins on the pitch in junior soccer

Nicholas Tremaine is about halfway on his 8,300km ride across the country to raise money for Dementia Australia. Picture: Aidan Curtis.

Charitable cyclist raising money on cross-country bike journey

Cyclist passes through Spencer Gulf on epic charity ride

Deane Adams takes aim for Central Red. Picture: supplied. 

Shooters blow Dynamite away in surprise win

Magpies Nicola Sulley-Beales secures possession in front of Aysha Zada while Railways Rebecca Kennedy and Sophie Glamuzina wait for outcome. Picture: Sue Dalla Santa. 

Fast-starting Vikings catch St Josephs off guard

Smaller centres as well as mobile clinics will replace the larger SA Health vaccination clinics as operations begin to wind down to manage a lesser load.

SA Health to scale down vax clinics

West Augusta A Grader handballs to a teammate. Picture: Marianne Curley. 

Upset wins in top four clashes

'RACE': Former Olympian and Commonwealth Games gold-medal winner Steve Moneghetti, right, and Bill Fletcher, of Port Pirie, stage a mock run start at the Sportsman Tavern.

Ambassador Steve Moneghetti pays tribute to organisers of the Pichi Richi Marathon

Marathon runner Steve Moneghetti fires starter's gun at Port Augusta

MAYOR: Port Pirie Regional Council has a male mayor, Cr Leon Stephens, and colleague Cr Kendall Jackson thinks he is doing a good job.

Almost three times as many men as women are sitting in local government

Women leaders needed to tackle gender imbalance in South Australia

Take Your Dog to Work Day, on Friday, June 24, means you can have your loving pooch with you the entire day.

It's bring your dog to work day, Friday June 24

 FESTIVAL: Polly Ryan, of Clare, and the ABC's Costa Georgiadis get involved in some native gardening activities. 

Native food will be promoted at the inaugural Quandong Festival in Quorn

What's in a name? Quandongs not in season for inaugural festival

LEADERS: Naracoorte Mayor and Local Government Association board member Erika Vickery, right, and Australian Local Government Women's Association South Australian branch secretary Cr Kristina Barnett encourage women to stand as councillors.


Women urged to stand for councils in country areas around South Australia

Do women make better councillors? Call for more representatives

INFLUENCE: Dr Nigel Stewart, who is retiring, had a profoundly positive impact on the lives and well-being of children and families in Port Augusta and the Far North.

Children's doctor helped many youngsters and families in the Port Augusta region

Children's doctor retires after 30 years at Port Augusta hospital

 Magpies' Jada Grosser holds her space in front of Dunlop, Zada and Breen.

Fifteen-year-old Jada Grosser, coming off success as a 15 and under country championship player, threw caution and nerves to the wind in her A grade debut for Magpies in Port Augusta netball competition.

Grosser makes her netball A grade debut for Magpies

REFORM: Adnyamathanha community members Cheryl Coulthard-Waye and Charlie Jackson want to see reform of their native title group.

Special administrator to continue in Port Augusta role until end of year

Administration rolls on for native title group based in Port Augusta

STRONG: Corey Davey, seen here in the 2021 Spencer Gulf League Grand Final, led the way for the Cats against South Augusta.

Cats keep coming, but South Augusta too good in Spencer Gulf League

Another great match, but South Augusta too strong for Solomontown

FALLING SHORT: Rohan Connolly says the Lions look like coming up short when it comes to the pointy end of the season yet again.
Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Brisbane's record shows that something seems to go awry come September.

Are the Lions simply not tough enough to claim the premiership?

Alize Cornet claims tennis stars kept quiet with COVID-19 during the French Open.

Cornet says players kept quiet with virus

Anhelina Kalinina faces fellow Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko in the second round at Wimbledon.

Ukrainian duo playing their part on court

POOR TIMING: The clash between Geelong and Richmond should have attracted a bigger audience, according to Howard Kotton. Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

The AFL made another huge fixturing blunder in not scheduling the Geelong-Richmond game in prime-time.

AFL's classic prime-time fixturing blunder

St Kilda have been focusing too much on big forward Max King.

Under-fire St Kilda to give King more help

Cadeyrn Neville (c) will make his Wallabies debut against England at the age of 33.

Neville gets long-awaited Wallabies nod

Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson finds himself under more pressure after poor recent friendly results.

Matildas star Fowler backs embattled coach

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