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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?

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

New arrival: A seal has made its way to a Simpson dairy farm, more than 30 minutes away from the nearest beach. It arrived on Sunday and has been sharing the paddocks with 300 cows. Picture: Karli McGee

"We were going towards it thinking 'it has to be a cow. Is it a pig?' No, it was a seal."

Marine Mystery: Seal turns up at dairy farm, half hour drive from nearest beach

"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

The police alpine operations team loading up the hikers to bring them back after the rescue on Tuesday. Picture: NSW Police 

NSW Police rescue four hikers trapped by blizzard conditions in the Kosciuszko National Park.

Alpine rescue team finally reaches hikers after days trapped in blizzard conditions

Former prime minister Scott Morrison and Govenor-General David Hurley. Pictures: ACM

Governor-General David Hurley has dodged questions about his role in the secret portfolios scandal.

Governor-General breaks silence over Scott Morrison secret portfolio scandal

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?

A wet spring and potentially wet summer are on the cards, but a UOW expert believes there's still hope for sunny days to prevail.

'Not what we want to hear': Another wet spring on the cards

Did Governor-General David Hurley not understand the perverse implications of having dual ministers? Picture: Keegan Carroll

There will be a time to judge whether the Governor-General did enough to exercise his reserve powers to protect government, parliament and, above all, democracy.

Why the Governor-General should resign

Former prime minister Scott Morrison at Tullamarine airport in Melbourne. Picture: James Croucher

The former PM's actions expose a rank disregard at the heart of Morrison's leadership.

This is beyond contemptible, Morrison's conduct was abominable

Linda Burney will seek backing from state and territory colleagues on the Voice. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Linda Burney is seeking state backing for Labor's Voice to Parliament.

'Above politics': Labor seeks state backing for Voice

Australia's newest weapon against biothreats to the country's agriculture industry, such as the recent Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in Indonesia, will be based in the Northern Territory.

Australia's newest weapon against biothreats to the country's agriculture industry will be based in the Northern Territory.

Australia's new 'biothreat weapon' to be based in the Northern Territory

Farmer Benjamin will soon take on four others in Farmer Wants a Wife's 12th season. Picture supplied

"I am looking for someone who isn't away with the fairies but likes to visit them on occasion."

Farmer who corralled sheep for romance takes to TV for love

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused the former government of trashing Australian democracy. Picture: James Croucher

Coalition figures are split on whether Scott Morrison should quit politics amid the scandal

Secret portfolios scandal prompts calls for Morrison to resign

GOING UP: The number of overseas departures and arrivals into Australia is soaring. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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Overseas departures and arrivals numbers soar as people learn to live with COVID-19.

Europe and Bali top the list: Family reunions back on as Aussies head overseas

Former prime minister Scott Morrison with former home affairs minister Karen Andrews in happier times. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Ms Andrews said Mr Morrison had betrayed the trust of the Australian people by his actions.

'Betrayal of trust': Karen Andrews tells Morrison to resign from parliament

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Cardinal George Pell is due to be sentenced after being found guilty of child sexual abuse.

Chief Judge Peter Kidd has handed down his sentence after Cardinal George Pell was convicted for attacks on two choirboys in the 1990s.

George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

The numbers may have been down but the August VIEW Club had plenty of its usual fun and friendship. Image: supplied

Numbers down but plenty of fun and friendship at VIEW Club's August meeting

Fun and friendship at VIEW Club August luncheon

Conceptual design of grandstand at Gloucester District Park. The grandstand was made possible by finding from a previous round of the Stronger Country Communities funding. Image supplied

Round five of Stronger Country Communities fund open

Council and communities encouraged to come together

Northern delight: Take in these dramatic landscapes of Iceland as well as Norway, Netherlands, Shetland Islands and Scotland in this unforgettable tour. Picture: Shutterstock

The Northern Hemisphere summer months are the warmest and most popular time to visit Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, and Scotland and is exactly when this 2023 cruise kicks off.

Tour dramatic landscapes on this Northern Hemisphere summer cruise

The open gardens day raises funds for the Hannam Vale community reserve

Private country gardens open for one day at Hannam Vale

Mark Vincent will be performing hits from Phantom of the Opera and other shows. Photo supplied

Mark Vincent appearing at Manning Entertainment Centre

Mark Vincent: The Impossible Dream at the MEC

SNAPPED: A beautiful morning at the Cowrie Hole. Picture: Dave Anderson

Mid Coast residents woke to chilly conditions on Tuesday morning

Snow forecast for Barrington Tops

Breakfast Point Probus Club at Chichester Dam. Photo supplied

Breakfast Point Probus Club from Sydney's inner west spends five days in and around Gloucester

Food, farms and jolly fun in Gloucester

Can you fit one week of waste in a jar? This year the challenge is to reduce the waste you send to landfill.

'Contain your waste' and keep the Mid Coast beautiful

Host a Gone Fishing Day event with help from a funding grant. Photo supplied

Host a Gone Fishing Day event with help of funding grant

Reeling in recreational fishers with local club grants

Lucky find: This rufous bettong joey was found freezing on the ground but is now safe and warm and cared for by rangers at Aussie Ark. Photo: Aussie Ark

Aussie Ark rescues orphaned rufous bettong joey from freezing in Barrington Tops

Tiny orphaned joey rescued from freezing to death | video

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Scammers are using sophisticated methods to fool unsupecting parents into parting with money.

ACM has compiled a list of current scams identified on sites dedicated to informing people about fraudulent and dishonest activities.

Scamwatch: Don't let scammers tug on your heartstrings

Soil and rock samples were taken in 2020 at the Cemetery Road site in order to prepare an engineering recommendation for the reservoir foundation. Photo Gloucester Advocate 

Lime and CO2 dosing is considered the gold standard for improving water stability

$1.75m chemical dosing system to improve Gloucester water supply

Gloucester Lions are on duty preparing breakfast at the farmers markets. Pictured at the June market were Alec Bruce, Danny Green and Peter Ross.

What's on across the Gloucester Valley

The highly anticipated Unpacked events showcase the best in Samsung innovation. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung has recently unveiled its latest, highly anticipated range of products in a launch as innovative as the next gen of Galaxy tech at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked.

Samsung has launched latest foldable technology in Galaxy Unpacked event

Flip phones are back, but not as we've ever known them. Photo: Supplied

Samsung Electronics has today delighted fans with the announcement of their latest generation of premium, foldable smartphones and wearables within the Galaxy Series.

Samsung unveils newest Galaxy Z Series, including highly anticipated foldables

Senior land use planners, Sue Calvin and Alexandra Macvean with general manager, Adrian Panuccio accepting the award.

Know your Zone takes a highly commended award

Project shines light on council achievement in Local Government Awards

MidCoast 2 Tops Landcare Koala Paddock Tree Regeneration Project

Got paddock trees? You can help koalas

In the pouch: five tiny quoll joeys are beginning to form spots. Photo: Aussie Ark

Eastern quolls are an endangered species found only in the wild in Tasmania

Aussie Ark celebrating birth of 23 tiny quoll joeys

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has released a discussion paper on options to reform the so-called safeguard mechanism. Picture: ACM

The government has started consultation on an overhaul of the scheme designed to slash emissions at the nation's highest-polluting facilities.

Labor starts talks on major plank of emissions cuts plan

Onto it: Former professional tennis player, Trudi Musgrove-Edwards of Macquarie Hills, is doing much better after a SCAD heart attack and FMD diagnosis in 2021. She says it is important for any chest pain to be taken seriously - even if you are fit and healthy. Pictures: Jonathan Carroll

What is SCAD and how did it happen to a fit, healthy retired tennis professional?

'Can a fit 43 year old woman have a heart attack?': A retired tennis star's warning

Victorian Labor operative Tom McIntosh is to be confirmed as replacement for the late Jane Garrett. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Vic Labor confirm replacement for late MP

Brisbane native farmer Paige will be among five farmers looking for love on this season of Farmer Wants a Wife. Picture: Supplied 

Farmer Paige will be among the five farmers featured on this year's Farmer Wants A Life.

Meet one of this season's farmers looking for love on the small screen

Matthew Guy has pledged to scrap crown land camping regulations enacted by the Andrews government. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Vic farmers should vet river campers: Guy

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Speaking in Armidale, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has acknowledged the important role regional media plays in upholding democracy and the need for it to be supported.

Deputy PM backs regional newspapers: 'You mightn't like them all the time but they're vitally important'

"The impact of this is about $1 million on our budget each year."

MidCoast rejects request to include "red fleet" as council asset

Judy Hopkins and Cath McGovern from Gloucester Patchwork Group with Cath's son David MGovern of the Catholic Mission who purchased the quilt made by his mother. Image supplied.

Gloucester Patchwork Group member Cath McGovern's quilt purchased for Catholic Mission work

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