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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.

CareFlight offers realistic trauma training on KI

The Kangaroo Island customer service and library team with mayor Michael Pengilly. Picture supplied 

Library teams up with Onkaparinga Libraries to deliver free "being digital - tech talks for over 50s".

Free lessons on using your digital device: KI Council

DRINKS REVIEW: Mountain Goat Wheat beer, Mezcal Burrito, NON 1, Woodcutter Brown Ale

Crossing paths: Arka Das, as Robi, and Leah Vandenberg, as Ash, in Here Out West, on ABC TV on Sunday, August 14, at 8.30pm.

ABC's Here Out West: True canvas of Sydney's west

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

ROYAL START: King Stingray's debut album delivers on the promise of the band's initial singles.

King Stingray debut celebrates what unites us

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