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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?

Former NRL player Brett Finch faces sentence on one charge of sharing child abuse material. (MEDIANET IMAGES PHOTO)

Ex-NRL star admits child abuse charge

The Victorian government may set up exclusion zones following protests outside several hospitals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victorian hospital exclusion-zone push

Scott Morrison secretly wielded control over five departments, other this his own. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

There have been some stunning revelations in parliament this week. Here's what we know.

What we know - and what we don't know - about the Morrison revelations

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described Scott Morrison's decision to appoint himself to multiple portfolio as "unprecedented". Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios during the pandemic, including Home Affairs and Treasury.

'Stealth bulldozer': Scott Morrison held five secret portfolios

Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Scott Morrison has defended himself over taking control over multiple government ministries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Oversight': Morrison defends secret power grab as more ministries discovered

PECKING IN LEAD: The survey of homes near Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane found elevated levels of lead in the chickens' blood stream, and in their eggs. Picture: FILE

Half the eggs analysed contained lead at levels that may pose a health concern.

Chicken owners warned backyard eggs contain 'significant lead risk'

Anti-vaccination mandate protesters have descended onto the Canberra Airport precinct in a bid to meet greet MPs ahead of parliament resuming this week.

Anti-vaccine mandate protesters swarm airport in bid to meet MPs

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

As the fire emergency continues to threaten lives and homes in the South West of WA, locals and business owners have been quick to show their support for firefighters and volunteers.

Margaret River locals throw support behind firefighters

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

PHOTOS: Busselton Magpies award 2021 season winners

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'

Goal: Augusta Margaret River forward Harry Taylor kicked four goals for the match against Harvey Bulls. Pictures: JLG Photographics.

Last quarter show by Hawks

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

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

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Dominic Perrottet has released the long-awaited review into the appointment of John Barilaro. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Barilaro recruitment 'flawed': NSW Premier

Marcus Stewart is the co-chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Nationwide search for Vic treaty leaders

Canberra and Victoria have inked a vaccination deal as Australia nears 10 million COVID-19 cases. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian virus cases near 10 million

Former prime minister Scott Morrison has been labelled a "stealth bulldozer". Picture: Simone De Peak

The list of nicknames for Scott Morrison continues to grow following explosive revelations.

Scott Morrison the man of many hats, including 'stealth bulldozer'

Bingo has been accused of fixing prices of skip bins and waste processing with two competitors. (Brian Cassey/AAP PHOTOS)

Bingo pleads guilty in waste cartel case

With less than 8 weeks to go before the Strings Attached WA Guitar Festival returns to Margaret River, the festival lineup has been revealed, with a host of music legends heading down south.

Guitar legend Hank Marvin heading to Margaret River

COMMUNITY: Mandurah author Louisa West and Cowaramup author Lily Malone were among the attendees of the RWA's 2022 conference in Perth. Pictures: Supplied.

Hundreds of established and aspiring romance writers flocked to the Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle over the weekend for the Romance Writers of Australia's 2022 conference.

South West authors among massive turnout for Romance Writers of Australia conference in Perth

Capecare chair Martha Ryan with Brenda Drummond.

Capecare honours workers at awards night

IN THE OUTDOORS: Humble Bicycle Co are involved with a local race team, establishing customer relationships on and off the trails. Picture: Humble Bicycle Co. Instagram

Rex Dubois and his wife Lisa have brought their love of mountain biking to Vasse with their rustic, small-town bicycle store Humble Bicycle Co.

'Glad to be at the tail end': Mountain bike shop owners share tips for doing business in the South West

OTHER WORLDLY ADVENTURES: Les Feast (left) and pictured with his parents, who both served in World War 2, and brothers (right). Pictures: Supplied.

Ashrams, farming, losing it all: Meet Les Feast

9-year MRROS artists: Peter Scott, Kay Gibson, Gay Scaddan, Lauren Wilhelm, Fi Wilkie, Pascale Abbott, Gerry Reilly, Leon Pericles (front), John Miller and Voytek Kozlowski. Not pictured: Rachel Coad, Francois Payet, John Streater and Karen Seaman. Picture: Supplied

Artists across the Margaret River Region will soon emerge from winter hibernation for the 9th annual Margaret River Region Open Studios, which opens on 10 September.

'More than just surf, food and wine': South West WA's creatives bloom

Jamie Turner of Lazarus Horticulture will judge the houseplants entered in this year's Margaret River Ag Show. Picture: Supplied 

Are you thinking of entering this year's plant and floral competitions at the Margaret River Ag Show exhibition hall? Check out some tips from the judges (and legendary local green thumbs!)

Blooming good expert tips to score 'Best in Show'

Contact: Busselton City goalkeeper Adam Guthridge. Picture: Sharon Cowley.

Premier mens match goes into extra time

BIG SCREEN: The Vantage at Vasse will screen The Song Keepers (left) and The Naked Wanderer. Pictures: Supplied.

'Forced to a small screen diet': Film festival comes to Vasse

Raising Awareness: Debbie Van der Baan will walk the City2Surf with family and friends on Sunday, wearing a shirt with a picture of daughter Jen on it, to raise awareness for mental health. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers   

When she hears a song that her daughter liked, the tears return.

'She was so loved, if only she knew how much'

Busselton, Broome top performers for house price growth

The WA State Government has announced it will create the world's longest continuously connected electric highway.

WA to develop 'World's longest electric highway'

Volod & Regina (centre) receive the gift of music from Ian Parmenter. Also on the calendar was a concert at Margaret River Uniting Church with Ukrainian-born Anna Bogachova and Japanese violinist, Akiko Miyazawa.

The Margaret River community welcomed a couple of opportunities to connect with different cultures this month, starting with a special visit to town by a family recently relocated to Nannup from war-torn Ukraine.

Warm welcome for Ukrainian friends

Chris and Candice Barton bought their shop when it was called Busselton Central Bakery four years ago. Picture: Supplied.

'Weren't going to shy away from that': The Bartons are 'baking' new ground

Reality TV rules for Margaret River foodies | Video

A charity hiking challenge in October will see around 1,200 people tackle a 35km trek from Hamelin Bay to Prevelly to raise funds for Beyond Blue.

Coastrek moves to Margaret River for Beyond Blue

SLEEPING ROUGH: Rotarian Ross Johnston with a shelterbag. Picture: Supplied.

'Urgency of the situation': Shelterbags arrive in Busselton

Nursery: Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group committee member Evelyn Taylor with a Tuart seedling in the newly restored nursery. Picture: Jemillah Dawson.

Settlement being restored

Draw: The game between Eaton and Collie was as close as it gets in round 18. Pictures: JLG Photographics.