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Lanie Tindale

Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey presents to local government leaders from around Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

"It is time for you to step up and nominate your person who is worthy of an Australian of the Year."

How Val sold the Queen on her first aid mission for drivers

Alexandra Bernard

Shanna Whan has used her Local Hero award to help amplify her message about alcohol use in rural Australia. Picture: Supplied.

Shanna Whan has used her award to help raise increased awareness for her cause.

Boost for Shanna's message about booze in the bush

Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour is the founder of Street Side Medics, a mobile service providing free health and medical care to the homeless. Picture: australianoftheyear.org.au

Daniel Nour has had opportunities "you don't want to miss".

How street medic Dr Daniel keeps the fire burning

Sue and Lloyd Clarke, Queensland's 2022 Australians of the Year, used daughter Hannah Clarke's footprints, below, as an emblem for their anti-family violence foundation, Small Steps 4 Hannah. 

Meet the bold, brave and brilliant achievers in line to be named the 2022 Australian of the Year.

Nine inspiring Aussies leading the way

Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Meet the grassroots go-getters in the running to be named Australia's Local Hero at the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards.

Our 'can-do' community champions

Bruce French's 55 years of research into edible plants has culminated in a global database. Mr French, below, is Tasmania's Senior Australian of the Year for 2022. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Meet the selfless and tireless finalists for the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year Award to be presented on January 25.

When life's work creates a lasting legacy

Sean Dondas, below, and his brothers were left in foster care when his mum Saluna died of cervical cancer. The tragedy led him to youth charity Canteen, where he became a board member.

Meet the energetic and enterprising finalists for the 2022 Young Australian of the Year Award to be presented on January 25

Leading a new generation of inspiration

Clockwise from bottom left; the 2022 NSW Australian of the Year Awards winnners, Shanna Whan, Daniel Nour, Abla Kadous and NSW Australian of the Year Veena Sahajwalla.

The 2022 NSW Australian of the Year awards were announced in a ceremony at Luna Park, Sydney on Monday night

Professor Veena Sahajwalla named NSW Australian of the Year

AND THE NOMINEES ARE: The 16 finalists for the NSW Australian of the Year categories. Images: Supplied

"The NSW nominees are an extraordinary group of people"

Where to watch the NSW Australian of the Year Awards

Kayla Osborne

Rosemary Kariuki is 2021's Local Hero. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rosemary Kariuki said her life changed for the better after being named as a Local Hero at this year's Australian of the Year Awards.

Local Hero Award winner encourages people to nominate worthy Aussies

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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'

Joe Shepherd is ready for Saturday and can't wait until he is eight so he can have a go. Picture: Sophie Conlon

Cape Jervis will come alive on Saturday, August 20, when the annual Cut it at the Cape event rolls into town.

Cut it at the Cape has locals revved up

Citizen science volunteers at the Kangaroo Island/Victor Harbor Dolphin Watch workshop at the Ozone Hotel in Kingscote for National Science Week. Picture: Phyll Bartram 

12th year that Science Week was observed by the KI/VH Dolphin Watch volunteers.

'Data with purpose' - Dolphin Watch celebrates Science Week 2022

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

Dan Florance runs through the 350-game banner at Kingscote on Saturday. Picture: Ryan Francis 

Photos and reports from Round 15 of the Kangaroo Island Football League.

Dan Florance celebrates 350 games - KIFL Round 15

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

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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

Anthony Albanese is seeking advice about the legality of Scott Morrison's secret portfolios. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Dutton not told of Morrison ministry roles

Opening the new courts at Panther Park at Wisanger on Saturday, August 13 are Wisanger Netball Club life members Maggie Patterson, Christine Sampson, Lenore Boxer and Shirley Boxer. Picture: Maree Gifford  

Photos from the netball court opening, plus KI Netball Association Round 15 action from Wisanger and Kingscote

New netball courts opened at Wisanger, plus Round 15 action

An artistic representation of what the new Flinders Chase Visitor Centre will look just outside the entrance to the national park. Picture supplied 

Construction of the centre on the former KI Wilderness Retreat site is expected to be complete in 2024.

Work underway at new Flinders Chase visitor centre on KI

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 volunteer Haydn McComas, who helped fight the Black Summer Fires in 2019-2020, is heading overseas on a Churchill Scholarship. Picture supplied

Country Fire Service volunteer Haydn McComas helped fight the Black Summer Fires in 2019-2020.

SA volunteer firefighter that fought on KI heading overseas on Churchill Scholarship

The Ella Matta Sheep Industry Session will be held at the farm on Stokes Bay Road on Tuesday, August 22. Pictured here are sheep penned for the 2021 ram sale. Picture: Stan Gorton

Some of Australia's and New Zealand's leading sheep experts are coming to Kangaroo Island this month to share their knowledge.

Leading experts at sheep industry workshop at Ella Matta

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

The Kangaroo Island PCR testing station has moved around different locations including at the old Island Motel site on Telegraph Road in Kingscote. Picture: Stan Gorton

Hard work and dedication of the vaccination team had a positive impact on Islanders' lives.

COVID vaccination team on KI nominated for excellence award

Kangaroo Island Hunt Club master Taj Rongo riding Mr O'delicious or "Odel" at the 2021 State Hunt hosted by the Murray Bridge Hunt Club. Picture supplied 

The theme will be "Hunter or Hunted" for the upcoming annual dinner not held for three years.

Taj to host KI Hunt Club Masters Dinner at Emu Ridge Eucalyptus

Before and after shots of the Landcare work that has occurred on the Heinrich family farm near Parndana, including Jamie and his sister Georgie 27 years ago in 1995. Picture supplied. 

AgKI is the SA finalist for farming in the federal government's prestigious national Landcare award.

Agriculture Kangaroo Island finalist in 2022 Landcare Farming Award

SeaLink plans an estimated $50 million in new larger drive-through ferries delivering a faster service and upgraded infrastructure. Picture supplied 

Near-gale-force winds and vessel maintenance play havoc with ferry schedules to Kangaroo Island.

New boats, port infrastructure on way for SeaLink KI ferry service

The American River Structure Plan currently being developed will identify the likely drivers of change to shape the township into the future. Picture: Stan Gorton

Council seeks input from all residents and business owners to co-design a new structure plan.

American River Structure Plan information sessions offer window to future

Year 12 student and school prefect, Aiden Bolwell catches up with Paul Houston at the "old old boys assembly" at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide. Picture: David Cornish

Old Old scholar Paul Houston after the assembly shared an enjoyable time with current student Aiden Bolwel.

'Old Old' and new at Prince Alfred Old Collegians assembly

Peter Hammond explains the project for a Landcare video about the high commendation-winning project of the federal government's Partnerships for Landcare Awards. Watch the video on The Islander website. Picture: MB Stonor 

KI has become a giant laboratory to test the impacts of nest boxes on bat and pygmy-possum population recovery after bushfires

KI Nest Box Project providing animal homes after bushfires

SES and CFS volunteers and Department of Environment and Water employees practice motor vehicle extrication techniques during the training. Picture: Eileen Verde, CareFlight  

Emergency transport organisation CareFlight hosts unique community education workshop at SES base.