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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?

Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian was reserved in his comments at the National Press Club this week. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

You'll hear it in Beijing: Taiwan is not really part of China. But a key voice is going unheard in the conversation

How Chinese think about Taiwan

It's looking likely to be a wetter than usual spring.

Third La Nina signs are becoming stronger

The animal tried to get through the front gates of the embassy's compound on Thursday, failed and tried again and then gave up.

Ukraine's new ally - a confused kangaroo in Canberra

Crowded House's Dreamers Are Waiting national tour will begin in Darwin on October 29 and end in Perth on November 27 with concerts in Canberra, Wollongong, Sydney and Melbourne. 

Australian music legends Crowded House are making their way Down Under this spring.

Hey Now, Hey Now! Crowded House announce regional Australian tour dates

NSW Premier Dominic Perrotte. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

One in five people who work in NSW parliament have experienced sexual harassment in the last five years.

NSW parliament has become toxic: Perrottet

Using antibiotics for the flu or COVID-19 can harm the patient and contribute to antibiotic resistance

'A wicked problem': doctors warn against antibiotic overuse in bumper flu season

TOP TASTES: (clockwise from top left) Kylie Minogue, P!nk and George Clooney are among the celebrities to launch their own alcohol brand. Pictures: Twitter, Instagram/@kyliewines, @pink, @casamigos

'I wanted to make a rose that celebrated our marital bliss': INXS' Kirk Pengilly.

Whet your Whistle: Celebrity signature booze lines overtake makeup and perfume

Pharmacy Guild says anti-virals without prescription will relieve pressure on clinics; but GP's are pushing back

Health Emergency: Make COVID-19 anti-virals available without prescription

Sam Farraway at the Cudal Future Mobility Testing and Research Centre where Connected and Automated Vehicle (CAV) Bus Trial is being conducted. 

The state government wants NSW to be a world-leading adopter of CAV technologies

Would you hop on a bus with no bus driver? Australian first trial ramps up

Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh has apologised over the government's treatment of war veterans. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Minister apologises for failing veterans

CONNECTED: Is there such a thing as too much connectivity, experts ask. Picture: File

It's hard to see why having phones in schools is going to be a good thing: Expert.

From FOMO to NOMOPHOBIA: Why can't we ignore the call?

Radio host Kyle Sandilands (left) and his fiancée Tegan Kynaston (right) welcomed their first child, a boy named Otto, on Thursday morning. Photo: WireImage.

The radio host and his fiancée Tegan Kynaston welcomed their first child, a boy named Otto, on Thursday morning.

Kyle Sandilands welcomes his first child, Otto

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

CRASH LANDING: Fire fighters from the Corona Fire Department work to control the blaze on the eastbound Californian highway. Picture: Corona Fire Department.

Passersby watch on as the single-engine Cessna crash lands between moving cars.

Watch: Plane narrowly avoids hitting cars during crash landing on busy highway

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide handed down its interim report on Thursday. Picture: Andrew Sheargold

A backlog of 42,000 claims from injured defence members and veterans has left some people waiting for years.

'Deeply sorry': Veterans' Affairs must clear massive backlog, royal commission report says

Victims had fraudulent transactions on their credit card: ACCC.

Toll trolls scamming hundreds of unsuspecting Australians

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government will push ahead with tax cuts for higher-income earners. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Ideas welcome but tax cuts stay: Chalmers

Lower house independents - from left: Sophie Scamps, Allegra Spender, Kylea Tink, Zali Stegall and Monique Ryan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Some will emerge as green-blue teal while others may seem more like blue-green.

One key tool for teals as varying shades emerge

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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

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

"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

Quilt made from donated scraps is a fitting tribute for 200 year mission

PAWGUST is a great time to reconnect with lonely pets while raising money for guide dogs. Image: supplied

Encouraging people to walk their dogs at least 30 minutes a day to raise funds for Guide Dogs

Raising money and spirits for charity and our lonely pets

Three workshops will be held in the Mid Coast region

Information sessions helping farmers prepare for emergency animal diseases

MidCoast Council has acknowledged the vital role undertaken by volunteer members of the NSW Rural Fire Service.

"MidCoast Council's partnership and support of the RFS is crucial for the safety of our community."

Council acknowledges Rural Fire Service personnel

A pay dispute between disability support workers and MidCoast Assist (MCA) has been resolved. Image Shutterstock.

MidCoast Assist workers claimed they were being underpaid

Mid Coast disability support workers' dispute resolved

Build brand awareness long after the exhibition has ended. 

How can businesses benefit from exhibitions?

BLACK GOLD AGAIN: Coal operators are making literal fortunes at present and the mainland Chinese company owning 2/3 of the stockmarket listed Yancoal wants the other third. Picture: Yancoal

Chinese owner seeking full control of big Hunter miner Yancoal

Gloucester Hospital (2).JPG

People from all demographics needed for Local Health Committee

Have a say on Gloucester health services

Monthly online events hosted by bestselling Australian authors Maya Linnell and Ben Hobson

MidCoast Libraries bringing monthly digital book clubs to readers

On the road: Mick Standen and son Tyler are taking part in the Black Dog Ride to Alice Springs. Photo: supplied

Mick and Tyler Standen are taking part in the Black Dog Ride to Alice Springs

Father and son on a radical ride for suicide prevention

The body of a man believed to be in his 40s has been found in a shipping container in Townsville. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Qld police probe fatal container fire

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning.

As COVID calms there's another blip on the hypervigilant virus radar

Police are looking for 28-year-old Joshua Carter who allegedly abducted four children in Queensland. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Four children home after Qld abduction

The NT Police Association says most members do not have confidence in Commissioner Jamie Chalker. (Aaron Bunch/AAP PHOTOS)

NT police reject commissioner, union says

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'

Why Australia's regional newspapers are asking for emergency government support

Why we're asking for emergency support

Grow Your Own Festival in 2018. Image MidCoast Council

Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2022.

Funding available for events and festivals on the Mid Coast

'Library Lovers with Maya Linnell' is a monthly event available to book lovers across the Mid Coast.

Several parks in the Mid Coast will be upgraded in coming weeks. Photo supplied

Play equipment in Hay Street, Gloucester will be removed