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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

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

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

Headspace centre manager at Murray Bridge and Victor Harbor, Suzanne Fuzzard and Kingscote Football Club president Mark Virgo speak about the indigenous jumpers before the A Grade match. Picture: Stan Gorton 

Guernseys for all three grades were supplied by non-profit youth mental health organisation

Indigenous uniforms sponsored by headspace on Kangaroo Island

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

Reports by Ball Magnet with photos by Maggie's Photography and Stan Gorton.

Wisanger, Districts cement ladder leads in KI Round 9 | PHOTOS

Photos of the A and C Grade and junior reports from Wisanger for Kangaroo Island Netball Association.

Kangaroo Island netball Round 9 | PHOTOS

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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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?

Michelle Fyfe has stepped down as CEO of the embattled St John WA.

WA ambulance chief resigns after turmoil

A grandfather has been jailed after losing his temper and stabbing his stepson-in-law in the chest.

Grandad jailed after Qld stabbing

The NSW government has offered to spend $264 million on train safety to appease rail unions.

Deal on table to end NSW rail dispute

Rowan Baxter set his estranged wife Hannah Clarke and children on fire, before killing himself.

Tackling domestic violence in Queensland

PARASITE: Blueberry and strawberry farmers in New South Wales are concerned about the spread of the varroa mite and the impact on pollination. Photos: Supplied

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

Fears of bee pest entering South Australia through Port Pirie

The cover of the Kangaroo Island Racing Club 2022 Visitor Survey features the image of the KI Cup winning moment. Picture: Sean McGowan. 

70 per cent of respondents spending nights away from home to attend the event.

KI Racing Club releases 2022 visitor survey ahead of AGM

Fire-damaged logs harvested in the months after the 2019/2020 bushfire disaster on Kangaroo Island. Picture: Kiland 

Company intends to undertake the pyrolysis of fire-damaged trees via an 'in-field' production process to produce biochar.

Kiland announces biochar plan to stock exchange

RSPCA SA chief veterinarian Dr Brad Ward collected an injured Kangaroo Island koala after devastating bushfires in January 2020. Picture: RSPCA SA 

Dr Brad Ward will leave the organisation at the end of July, ending 15 years of dedicated service.

RSPCA SA looks for new chief vet after Dr Brad Ward retires

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

Shawn Scott photographs a Bibron's toadlet after checking it for chytrid fungus on Kangaroo Island. Picture: S. Petit

Engaging workshop will cover species identification, the species of Kangaroo Island, and conservation issues.

Zoom workshop on the frogs and reptiles of KI

'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

Kangaroo Island Parkrun volunteers Sue and Deb with Parkrun participant Jennifer (centre). Picture: John Saville

Parkrun is a positive, welcoming and inclusive experience where there is no time limit and no one finishes last.

Parkrun walk your way to good health on KI

Ukulele group "The Rouges" performed and sang a variety of sing-along and toe tapping tunes. Picture: Jaffrey Drinkwater  

Local Ukulele group "The Rouges" performed and a variety of sing-along and toe-tapping tunes.

Ukulele tunes at June meeting of KI Probus

Jacky Winter are a three-piece band based on Karta - or Kangaroo Island - Tristan Simon on base, Josh Mulvaney on drums and the song-writing force of Leo Creighton. Picture supplied 

Jacky Winter is a three-piece band based on Karta set to play at the coming concert at The Shed.

Jacky Winter excited to play home for Guitar Festival concert

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

Collecting seeds from threatened plants on Kangaroo Island. Picture supplied 

A strategic approach to planting out diverse plant species to ensure seed bank availability of priority plant species.

You're invited to launch of KI Seed Production Garden

Bruno Beltrame is thanked by Jackie Kelly from the Kangaroo Island Cancer Support Group at the 2022 Biggest Morning Tea at the Kingscote Bowls Club. Picture supplied 

What he did was "just a drop in the ocean" compared to the efforts of all the long-serving volunteers.

Bruno recognised for KI Cancer Support Group volunteering

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

Former South Adelaide Football Club player David Stoeckel (centre) with current Kangaroo Island footballers Tait Lovering and Damon Freitag in the changerooms at South Adelaide. Picture: Nick Hook Photography 

Who from Kangaroo Island is playing for South Adelaide for the 2022 SANFL season.

Strong South Adelaide footy connection remains with KI

Nic Design Studio in Adelaide is proposing accommodation pods on the salt lake at 3352 Hog Bay Road at Pelican Lagoon on Kangaroo Island. Picture: Nic Design Studio website

Four new "WanderPods" will perch atop the northern bluff overlooking nearby Snelling Beach at Middle River.

Salt lake pods proposed at Pelican Lagoon on KI

Kangaroo Island Health Service, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Katrina Seng at the KI Hospital shortly after taking the position. File photo 

Temporarily suspension of services due to midwifery staff shortages that extends to July 7.

Birthing services suspended again on Kangaroo Island

One of Kangaroo Island's most iconic properties, Western River Homestead, along with the surrounding 42 hectares of land is now for sale.

House of the Week: Western River Homestead

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Billionaire Justin Hemmes' company Merivale has purchased its fourth venue on the iconic New South Wales Far South Coast - Lynch's Hotel, one of Narooma's oldest and most historic buildings.

Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub

The home of late 1960's pacing sensation Halwes is on the market with offers of around $1 million expected

Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market

FOR THE LOVE: Billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey's love of agriculture has taken him on a sometimes bumpy ride.

Harvey Norman's founder on his latest coastal buy, why he never wants another dairy farm and what matters when it comes to farming.

'Would you eat a fish caught in Sydney Harbour?': Why billionaire Gerry Harvey chose this small town over Sydney

The old Bank of New South Wales, later known as the 'Bank of Ales' is up for auction on Saturday February 26, 2022. Photo supplied. 

The building was completed in 1917 and its unique structure and history has much to tell

'If the staff were robbed, they'd lock themselves in the vault': Rich history behind bank listing revealed

GOOD INVESTMENT: The prime position of Armidale's Grand Hotel. Picture: supplied.

$110 million worth of pubs have been sold in the region in the past 18 months alone.